Post by: wmenorr67 on August 13, 2008, 08:19:02 PM
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WASHINGTON -- White people will no longer make up a majority of Americans by 2042, according to new government projections. That's eight years sooner than previous estimates, made in 2004.
The nation has been growing more diverse for decades, but the process has sped up through immigration and higher birth rates among minority residents, especially Hispanics.
It is also growing older.
"The white population is older and very much centered around the aging baby boomers who are well past their high fertility years," said William Frey, a demographer at the Brookings Institution, a Washington think tank. "The future of America is epitomized by the young people today. They are basically the melting pot we are going to see in the future."
The Census Bureau Thursday released population projections through 2050, based on rates for births, deaths and immigration. They are subject to big revisions, depending on immigration policy, cultural changes and natural or manmade disasters.
The U.S. has nearly 305 million people today. The population is projected to hit 400 million in 2039 and 439 million in 2050.
That's like adding all the people from France and Britain, said Steve A. Camarota, director of research at the Center for Immigration Studies, a Washington group that advocates tighter immigration policies.
White non-Hispanics make up about two-thirds of the population, but only 55 percent of those younger than 5.
By 2050, whites will make up 46 percent of the population and blacks will make up 15 percent, a relatively small increase from today. Hispanics, who make up about 15 percent of the population today, will account for 30 percent in 2050, according to the new projections.
Asians, which make up about 5 percent of the population, are projected to increase to 9 percent by 2050.
The population 85 and older is projected to more than triple by 2050, to 19 million.
The nation has been growing more diverse for decades, but the process has sped up through immigration and higher birth rates among minority residents, especially Hispanics.
It is also growing older.
"The white population is older and very much centered around the aging baby boomers who are well past their high fertility years," said William Frey, a demographer at the Brookings Institution, a Washington think tank. "The future of America is epitomized by the young people today. They are basically the melting pot we are going to see in the future."
The Census Bureau Thursday released population projections through 2050, based on rates for births, deaths and immigration. They are subject to big revisions, depending on immigration policy, cultural changes and natural or manmade disasters.
The U.S. has nearly 305 million people today. The population is projected to hit 400 million in 2039 and 439 million in 2050.
That's like adding all the people from France and Britain, said Steve A. Camarota, director of research at the Center for Immigration Studies, a Washington group that advocates tighter immigration policies.
White non-Hispanics make up about two-thirds of the population, but only 55 percent of those younger than 5.
By 2050, whites will make up 46 percent of the population and blacks will make up 15 percent, a relatively small increase from today. Hispanics, who make up about 15 percent of the population today, will account for 30 percent in 2050, according to the new projections.
Asians, which make up about 5 percent of the population, are projected to increase to 9 percent by 2050.
The population 85 and older is projected to more than triple by 2050, to 19 million.
Good, maybe by then I can get free college for being a minority.
Post by: Gewehr98 on August 13, 2008, 09:11:37 PM
Post by: MechAg94 on August 14, 2008, 04:43:31 AM
Post by: charby on August 14, 2008, 04:58:15 AM
I'll also be 68 years old then.
Post by: Ezekiel on August 14, 2008, 05:04:45 AM
In 2042 I will start demanding my 40 acres and a mule.
There'd be little point: that's when we start with the Genocide!
American Indians are 0.5% of the population in the Unites States. I don't see this working out for us...
Post by: Tallpine on August 14, 2008, 07:16:56 AM
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That's like adding all the people from France and Britain
No, that's like adding the population of Mexico and Pakistan
Post by: seeker_two on August 14, 2008, 07:42:13 AM
Post by: The Annoyed Man on August 14, 2008, 08:17:12 AM
I have a feeling that by then there will be enough interbreeding that this whole concept of minorities will be gone. If not, then by 2075 for sure IMO.
Post by: roo_ster on August 14, 2008, 09:29:27 AM
Humanity, if one wills to believe evolution, came from a common ancestor and managed to splinter off into thousands of distinct groups.
Post by: Werewolf on August 14, 2008, 09:49:53 AM
It won't matter by 2042, that's 3-4 generations of breeding away. Generation X is still breeding, Generation Y (mine) is starting to breed, the children of Generation X will be breeding by 2030, and my generation's children will be breeding by 2040.
I have a feeling that by then there will be enough interbreeding that this whole concept of minorities will be gone. If not, then by 2075 for sure IMO.
The current generations of breeding age whites are so self centered and ate up with achieving a life style that represents success that by the time they get it (success) they're too damned old to breed. Sounds cliche' but if I had a nickel for every kid I've heard say they aren't gonna have kids because they're too much trouble, cost too much etc etc I'd be rich. The others just want one kid and that's not gonna cut it.I have a feeling that by then there will be enough interbreeding that this whole concept of minorities will be gone. If not, then by 2075 for sure IMO.
Post by: cosine on August 14, 2008, 09:52:40 AM
It won't matter by 2042, that's 3-4 generations of breeding away. Generation X is still breeding, Generation Y (mine) is starting to breed, the children of Generation X will be breeding by 2030, and my generation's children will be breeding by 2040.
I have a feeling that by then there will be enough interbreeding that this whole concept of minorities will be gone. If not, then by 2075 for sure IMO.
The current generations of breeding age whites are so self centered and ate up with achieving a life style that represents success that by the time they get it (success) they're too damned old to breed. Sounds cliche' but if I had a nickel for every kid I've heard say they aren't gonna have kids because they're too much trouble, cost too much etc etc I'd be rich. The others just want one kid and that's not gonna cut it.I have a feeling that by then there will be enough interbreeding that this whole concept of minorities will be gone. If not, then by 2075 for sure IMO.
I must be a real oddball. I want at least three children minimum, possibly four or five or more. But then again that might just be my upbringing... six siblings, and I grew up liking having a lot of kids around.
Post by: Manedwolf on August 14, 2008, 09:54:13 AM
It won't matter by 2042, that's 3-4 generations of breeding away. Generation X is still breeding, Generation Y (mine) is starting to breed, the children of Generation X will be breeding by 2030, and my generation's children will be breeding by 2040.
I have a feeling that by then there will be enough interbreeding that this whole concept of minorities will be gone. If not, then by 2075 for sure IMO.
The current generations of breeding age whites are so self centered and ate up with achieving a life style that represents success that by the time they get it (success) they're too damned old to breed. Sounds cliche' but if I had a nickel for every kid I've heard say they aren't gonna have kids because they're too much trouble, cost too much etc etc I'd be rich. The others just want one kid and that's not gonna cut it.I have a feeling that by then there will be enough interbreeding that this whole concept of minorities will be gone. If not, then by 2075 for sure IMO.
Actually, that's responsible. It's the welfare queens who pop out a dozen kids by multiple unknown fathers because The State will feed them that are irresponsible.
Post by: MechAg94 on August 14, 2008, 10:16:16 AM
Post by: Grandpa Shooter on August 14, 2008, 10:39:15 AM
Post by: Balog on August 14, 2008, 11:05:44 AM
Post by: crt360 on August 14, 2008, 11:08:36 AM
It won't matter by 2042, that's 3-4 generations of breeding away. Generation X is still breeding, Generation Y (mine) is starting to breed, the children of Generation X will be breeding by 2030, and my generation's children will be breeding by 2040.
I have a feeling that by then there will be enough interbreeding that this whole concept of minorities will be gone. If not, then by 2075 for sure IMO.
The current generations of breeding age whites are so self centered and ate up with achieving a life style that represents success that by the time they get it (success) they're too damned old to breed. Sounds cliche' but if I had a nickel for every kid I've heard say they aren't gonna have kids because they're too much trouble, cost too much etc etc I'd be rich. The others just want one kid and that's not gonna cut it.I have a feeling that by then there will be enough interbreeding that this whole concept of minorities will be gone. If not, then by 2075 for sure IMO.
Actually, that's responsible. It's the welfare queens who pop out a dozen kids by multiple unknown fathers because The State will feed them that are irresponsible.
Amen, brother Maned. We're always complaining here about high taxes and socialist agendas - it's counterproductive to turn around and say "Hey, all you whities get to humpin'!" I know plenty of smart, hard-working people who barely afford the kids they have and it's not because they're spending their money promoting their own material success. Just because American citizens and occupants of a different skin color are reproducing at a rate beyond their means, doesn't mean it's a good idea for everyone.
Post by: mtnbkr on August 14, 2008, 11:14:19 AM
Chris
Post by: The Annoyed Man on August 14, 2008, 12:11:07 PM
Post by: MicroBalrog on August 14, 2008, 12:16:13 PM
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on August 14, 2008, 12:23:22 PM
Why does it even matter what skin color Americans will be in 2042?
Because politicians have learned they can gain power by playing races off against one another.
Post by: Grandpa Shooter on August 14, 2008, 12:23:40 PM
Why does it even matter what skin color Americans will be in 2042?
I take it that you don't live here?
Post by: MicroBalrog on August 14, 2008, 12:30:12 PM
Why does it even matter what skin color Americans will be in 2042?
Because politicians have learned they can gain power by playing races off against one another.That's very possible, but who can tell if the current association of blacks/Democrats will survive that long?
Post by: Balog on August 14, 2008, 01:07:23 PM
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Post by: Tallpine on August 14, 2008, 03:12:38 PM
Why does it even matter what skin color Americans will be in 2042?
Well, maybe my grandchildren or great-grandchildren can benefit from "affirmative action"
Post by: Werewolf on August 14, 2008, 03:44:09 PM
Why does it even matter what skin color Americans will be in 2042?
It's all about culture. Politically correct or not white culture in the USA has proven to be one that is successful (why is another thread).With the possible exception of Asians (who mostly assimilate) other cultures are not quite as successful - hell lets be honest - they're miserable failures.
When white culture is subjugated to others the fall of the USA won't be far behind. The USA will become just another cess-pit of crime, poverty and corrupt gorvernment just like all the other countries in the world where a dominant western/white culture was replaced with something else.
Post by: MicroBalrog on August 14, 2008, 07:51:42 PM
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The USA will become just another cess-pit of crime, poverty and corrupt gorvernment just like all the other countries in the world where a dominant western/white culture was replaced with something else
Observe, in this vein, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Bahrain, Japan, Singapore, Chile, and South Korea.
Post by: seeker_two on August 15, 2008, 01:30:14 AM
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The USA will become just another cess-pit of crime, poverty and corrupt gorvernment just like all the other countries in the world where a dominant western/white culture was replaced with something else
Observe, in this vein, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Bahrain, Japan, Singapore, Chile, and South Korea.
I think you've proved Werewolf's point.....none of these places are bastions of freedom or human rights....
Post by: MicroBalrog on August 15, 2008, 01:37:43 AM
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The USA will become just another cess-pit of crime, poverty and corrupt gorvernment just like all the other countries in the world where a dominant western/white culture was replaced with something else
Observe, in this vein, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Bahrain, Japan, Singapore, Chile, and South Korea.
I think you've proved Werewolf's point.....none of these places are bastions of freedom or human rights....
He did not mention freedom or human rights.
He mentioned crime, poverty, and corruption.
The places I mention have lower murder rates than the US, little corruption, and are generally economically developed.
But if you want to talk about freedom, Chile is 8th on the world-wide economic freedom rating. Switzerland and the UK are 9th and 10th.
Post by: seeker_two on August 15, 2008, 01:52:19 AM
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The USA will become just another cess-pit of crime, poverty and corrupt gorvernment just like all the other countries in the world where a dominant western/white culture was replaced with something else
Observe, in this vein, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Bahrain, Japan, Singapore, Chile, and South Korea.
I think you've proved Werewolf's point.....none of these places are bastions of freedom or human rights....
He did not mention freedom or human rights.
He mentioned crime, poverty, and corruption.
The places I mention have lower murder rates than the US, little corruption, and are generally economically developed.
But if you want to talk about freedom, Chile is 8th on the world-wide economic freedom rating. Switzerland and the UK are 9th and 10th.
Determined by who?...the UN?.....I question their criteria for economic development (no middle class) and governmental corruption....
Post by: MicroBalrog on August 15, 2008, 02:00:58 AM
Determined by who?...the UN?.....I question their criteria for economic development (no middle class) and governmental corruption....
The Heritage Foundation.