AMERICA IN 2009 & AMERICA BY 2050
AMERICA IN 2009 AND AMERICA BY 2050
Compiled with a brief commentary by Uriah J. Fields
The so-called minority or non-white population of the United States is projected to exceed 50 percent by 2050. Based oncthe data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau, this is a statistical portrait of Americns age 50 years of age and older. Also presented is the compiler's brief commentary that focuses on the inequity and disparity experienced by African Americans.
The Population Change 50 and Older Americans Today
Ages 50 plus (All ages) State of their Living
*White* Live Alone
2009 77% (65%) Men Women
2050 55% (46%) White 18% 29%
Black 28% 32%
*Black Hispanic 13% 17%
2009 10% (12%) Asian 8% 13%
2050 12% (12%)
Live with others,
Hispanic not a spouse
2009 8% (16%) Men Women
2050 22% (30%) White 12% 17%
Black 25% 40%
*Asian Hispanic 29% 41%
209 4% (4%) Asian 27% 39%
2050 9% (8%)
Live with Spouse Responsible for
Men Women grandchildren
White 70% 53% White 1.3%
Black 48% 29% Black 4.7%
Hispanic 58% 42% Hispanic 4.2%
Asian 65% 49% Asian 2.1%
Identify themselves as...
Foreign-born 13%
Naturalized citizens 8%
Speaking a language other than English at home 15%
Of two or more races 0.8%
Education High school diploma Own a home
White 86% White 83%
Black 72% Black 63%
Hispanic 52% Hispanic 66%
Asian 76% Asian 75%
Bachelor's degee Poverty rate
White 27% White 7%
Black 15% Black 18%
Hispanic 11% Hispanic 15%
Asian 38 % Asian 9%
Finances: Median household income
White $56,100
Black $39,200
Hispanic $45,000
Asian $72,500
Commentary
Despite the data and apparent trends, what is projected to be true in 2050 may not be true, just as what was predicted 40 or 50 years ago to be true today has proven to be overwhelmingly wrong, including experts' prediction that today the United States would be the world's world empire.
What is worth noting about the facts about today is the STATE OF AFRICAN AMERICANS, when compared to other Americans, particularly with Hispanics, the group that is second from the bottom. Blacks are at the bottom. The poverty rate: Blacks 18% and Hispanics 15%.
Although 72% of Blacks have high school diplomas compared with 52% of Hispanics and 15% of Blacks have bachelor's degrees compared with 11% of Hispanics, the Hispanics' finances (median household income) is $45,000 (13% more) compared to $39,200 for Blacks. Moreover, many Hispanics do not speak English. One may ask, How important is education? However, the more relevant question is, How important is race in America? The facts speak for themselves. The legacy of slavery is a present "tour de force" in America. The incomes for Whites is $56,100 and Asians $72,500. These two groups are far better off than Hispanics and Blacks.
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*White (caucasian), not of Hispanic origin
Copyright 2009 by Uriah J. Fields
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