Question

Which of the following statements is projected for the US population in 2044?

		a. More than half of all Americans will belong to a group other than non-Hispanic white.
		b. About 20 percent of the population will be foreign born.
		c. The population will be significantly younger than today’s population.
		d. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is (a)- More than half of all Americans will belong to a group other than non-Hispanic white.

Since the non-Hispanic white population is recently the majority group as it covers more than 50 percent of the total population in the US. It is both the largest racial and ethnic group.

By 2044, majority-minority cross over will take place means the non-Hispanic white population will comprise less 50 percent of the total population, and groups other than non-Hispanic whites will comprise more than 50 percent.

Option-b) is incorrect because the foreign-born population will be about 20 percent in 2060 and not in 2044.

Option-c) is incorrect because the working-age population and population under-18 tend to decrease and population that is aged 65 and over is expected to grow by 2044.