The Changing Face of America Summer 2003 John E Megley III

Population Explosion By 2050, America’s population may reach 400 million.

Where Will We Live? According to U.S. Census Bureau projections, the states with the greatest percentage increase in population are in the South and West. California156% New Mexico155% Arizona153% Nevada151% Utah148% Florida146% Texas145% Colorado138% Georgia137%

The Face of the Future The greatest growth rates will be in the elderly and Hispanic segments.

We’re Getting Older u People over 85 will become the fastest- growing age group. u People over 50 will represent 35% of the population. u Minority populations will represent 25% of the elderly population.

Increasing Life Spans

We’re Becoming More Diverse

Population Change by Race

A Growing Hispanic Influence u More Hispanic Americans will be added to the population each year than African Americans, Asian Americans, and American Indians combined. u Hispanic Americans will have the lowest death rate.

Opportunities for Business u Aging Boomers –Boomers will be teenagers till the day they die –Boomer women are a potent force u Increasing Hispanic buying power

American Diversity Relish It.