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United States Population

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Chapter 6 outline.

The U.S. population is changing in total and in demographic composition. It is expected to grow by 130 million persons by year 2050. They will need jobs, housing, food, clothing, transportation, iPads, and the other things necessary to live in the United States.

Overview of U.S. Population and Projections

Overlay: The base population of the United States is expected to remain constant for the foreseeable future, and growth will come from immigration and an increasing Hispanic segment. Planners must closely watch changes in federal immigration policies since they may be a principal determinant ...

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