Demographics - Revision history

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	State-specific census data dashboard: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/dashboard/US/PST045216		State-specific census data dashboard: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/dashboard/US/PST045216


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Economics

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	* 16% in poverty in Texas		* 16% in poverty in Texas
	* 16% in poverty in Florida		* 16% in poverty in Florida

			The absolute cheapest state to live in? Oklahoma. Median rent is $720.

	=United States Census=		=United States Census=

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Population

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	Percent of people in the United States who are elderly (65+): around 15%		Percent of people in the United States who are elderly (65+): around 15%

	Growth rate of 65+ is higher (20% in past 10 years) than any other age groups (roughly 12% each in past 10 years)		NOTE: Growth rate of 65+ is higher (20% in past 10 years) than any other age groups (roughly 12% each in past 10 years)

			Percent of population with a disability: 9%

	Percent of population foreign-born: 13%		Percent of population foreign-born: 13%

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Economics

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	Median income, 2015 dollars: $53,900		Median income, 2015 dollars: $53,900

	States with highest ~~rates~~ of poverty:		States with highest percentages of population in poverty:
	* 22% in poverty in Mississippi		* 22% in poverty in Mississippi
	* 20% in poverty in New Mexico		* 20% in poverty in New Mexico
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	* 18% in poverty in West Virginia		* 18% in poverty in West Virginia

	~~For reference~~, most populated states:		Also, percent of population in poverty in the most populated states:
	* 15% in poverty in New York		* 15% in poverty in New York
	* 15% in poverty in California		* 15% in poverty in California

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	Median income, 2015 dollars: $53,900		Median income, 2015 dollars: $53,900

			States with highest rates of poverty:
			* 22% in poverty in Mississippi
			* 20% in poverty in New Mexico
			* 19% in poverty in Louisiana
			* 19% in poverty in Arkansas
			* 18% in poverty in West Virginia

			For reference, most populated states:
			* 15% in poverty in New York
			* 15% in poverty in California
			* 16% in poverty in Texas
			* 16% in poverty in Florida

	=United States Census=		=United States Census=

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	Percent of population in poverty: 13.5%		Percent of population in poverty: 13.5%

			==Education==

			In the United States, ~30% of population has a Bachelors degree

			Not surprisingly, per-state percentages are highest in New England:
			* 34% in New York
			* 35% in New Hampshire
			* 36% in Vermont
			* 36% in Virginia
			* 40.5% in Massachusetts
			* 38% in Maryland

			But Colorado is also higher than average:
			* 38% in Colorado

			Lowest percentages of people with Bachelors degree are in Appalachia and the South:
			* 19% in West Virginia
			* 20% in Mississippi
			* 21% in Arkansas
			* 22% in Louisiana

	==Economics==		==Economics==

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	* 18 to 24 years old: 10%		* 18 to 24 years old: 10%
	* 25 to 44 years old: 30%		* 25 to 44 years old: 30%

			=References=

			Year 2000/2010 US census data: https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/briefs/c2010br-03.pdf

			Year 2016 US census data: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/PST045216

			State-specific census data dashboard: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/dashboard/US/PST045216

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Back of the Envelope

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 =Back of the Envelope=
 US population in 2010 was 308.7 million people
 Slightly more females than males (males 49% and change, females 51% and change)
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 Growth rate of 65+ is higher (20% in past 10 years) than any other age groups (roughly 12% each in past 10 years)
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	=United States Census=		=United States Census=

	Source: [https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/briefs/c2010br-03.pdf US ~~Census Bureau Age and Sex Composition]~~		Source for year 2000/2010 data: https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/briefs/c2010br-03.pdf

			Source for year 2016 data: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/PST045216

	==Year 2016==		==Year 2016==

	~~Source~~: ~~https~~:~~//www~~.~~census~~.~~gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/PST045216~~		Total population in 2016 was ~323 million people.

			Breakdowns below are by percent of population.

			===Gender===

			Breakdown by gender:
			* Males: 49.2%
			* Females: 50.8%

			===Age===

	~~Total population in 2016 was ~323 million people~~.		Breakdown by age:
			* Under 18: 24%
			* 18 to 44, plus 45 to 64 (no intermediate breakdown): 62%
			* 65 and up: 15.2%

			Breaking that down just a bit further:

			Under 18 crowd:
			* Under 5 years old: 6%
			* 5 to 17 years old: 17%

	==Year 2010==		==Year 2010==
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	==Year 2000==		==Year 2000==

	~~Breakdown by percent of population.~~ Total population in 2010 was ~280 million people.		Total population in 2010 was ~280 million people.

			Breakdowns below are by percent of population.

	===Gender===		===Gender===

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Year 2010

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	Source: [https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/briefs/c2010br-03.pdf US Census Bureau Age and Sex Composition]		Source: [https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/briefs/c2010br-03.pdf US Census Bureau Age and Sex Composition]

			==Year 2016==

			Source: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/PST045216

			Total population in 2016 was ~323 million people.



	==Year 2010==		==Year 2010==

	~~Breakdown by percent of population.~~ Total population in 2010 was ~310 million people.		Total population in 2010 was ~310 million people.

			Breakdowns below are by percent of population.

			===Gender===

	Breakdown by gender:		Breakdown by gender: