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business6 hours ago•16 min saved

Record share of young adults living with parents as housing costs stay high

A Realtor.com analysis of Census data shows a record 25 million young adults aged 18–34 lived with their parents in 2025 — about one in three in that age range — driven by persistently high home prices. The share rose after the pandemic-era price swings and remains high even as most of these adults are employed, with many having bachelor’s degrees. The age a person was during the pandemic shaped their housing trajectory: those who were 28–29 when rates were low in 2021 were likelier to own now, while those who were college-age then remain more likely to be shut out. The article also notes a federal housing law going into effect intended to ease the housing crunch.

via The Washington Post|

#affordable-housing #business #demographics

economy2 days ago•19 min saved

US Labor-Force Participation Hits 50-Year Low Outside COVID, Fueled by Demographics and AI

The June labor-force participation rate fell to 61.5%, the lowest outside the pandemic era, suggesting a shrinking pool of workers rather than widespread discouragement. Aging baby boomers, tighter immigration policies, and AI-driven shifts in demand are constraining supply, with Indeed Hiring Lab forecasting about 5.9 million fewer workers from 2025 to 2032 and potential higher unemployment in AI-disruptive scenarios. Foreign-born workers still participate at higher rates than native-born, while aging sectors like health care and education face staffing bottlenecks that could slow the economy further.

via Yahoo Finance|

#ai #demographics #economy

technology9 days ago•2 min saved

America’s Ancestry by Neighborhood: A Live Map of Our Roots

NYT’s interactive map uses the Census Bureau’s 2019–2024 American Community Survey to show how Americans identify their ancestry across the country. Tap any area to see the blend of origins, with colors representing mixed ancestries. Data allow multiple ancestries and percentages may not sum to 100, with figures rounded; read more for full context.

via The New York Times|

#american-community-survey #ancestry #census

business9 days ago•5 min saved

MBA warns housing demand could cool after 2035 as demographics shift

A Mortgage Bankers Association report forecasts slower population growth, an aging population, and reduced immigration will dampen demand for new housing after 2035, potentially reversing years of supply-driven price gains and causing some markets to have more homes than buyers while others remain constrained; the regional impact will vary as builders continue to add new housing.

via Fox News|

#business #demographics #home-prices

business13 days ago•5 min saved

2040 Outlook: U.S. car market to shrink as demographics and prices bite

Bain & Company warns the U.S. auto market could decline by more than 2 million vehicles by 2040 due to slowing population growth, lower birth rates, high car prices, and shifting mobility preferences, with younger buyers delaying or forgoing new car purchases, longer vehicle lifespans, and potential delays in autonomous-vehicle adoption fueling intensified competition and industry consolidation.

via CNBC|

#auto-industry #autonomous-vehicles #business

world16 days ago•10 min saved

The Global Fertility Flip: Aging Populations Rewrite the Economic Map

Birth rates have fallen below replacement in many regions, shifting global focus from fears of overpopulation to the economic and social risks of aging and shrinking populations. With longer lifespans and fewer births, economies depend on a stable number of working-age people, prompting calls for a broad policy package—addressing housing, jobs, affordable childcare, gender equality, and climate action—to enable families to grow and sustain growth, while migration may mitigate depopulation where policy supports it.

via SciTechDaily|

#aging-population #birth-rates #demographics

politics23 days ago•6 min saved

Mamdani-Endorsed NYC primaries see downturn in early voting turnout

NYC’s June 2025 primaries are seeing early voting fall by more than 50% from the previous year, despite multiple competitive races and Mamdani-backed candidates. Turnout skews older, with Manhattan outperforming Brooklyn, and districts featuring Mamdani endorsements showing mixed engagement. Through day four, about 385,184 of roughly 1.1 million total voters had voted early (about 35%), with five days left and turnout historically rising in the final weekend; overall, turnout is moving toward typical midterm primary levels as last year’s mayoral-driven surge recedes.

via Gothamist|

#demographics #early-voting #mamdani

technology23 days ago•5 min saved

Pew Poll: AI Use Surges, Yet Positivity About Its Impact Remains Low

A Pew Research poll finds half of U.S. adults have used AI chatbots (25% daily), led by OpenAI’s ChatGPT at 44% usage; however, only 16% believe AI will positively impact society. Use is higher among younger and higher-income groups, and most people report using AI for information search (42%) and work tasks (38%). While 51% don’t use chatbots at all, 24% use them daily. Younger adults are more likely to use AI but also more likely to express skepticism about its societal benefits. Concerns about privacy and data security are widespread, with 71% worried AI could make their personal information less secure. The survey of 5,119 American adults was conducted Feb. 17–23.

via Gizmodo|

#ai #chatbots #demographics

science29 days ago•7 min saved

Smartphone Uptake Tied to U.S. Fertility Decline, Study Finds

A new study links the diffusion of smartphones, starting with the iPhone in 2007, to a meaningful drop in US fertility between 2007 and 2011—especially in counties with broad access and among teens and women in their 20s—though other experts caution that broader social, economic, and policy factors likely also contributed and the exact mechanism remains uncertain.

via CNN|

#demographics #fertility-rate #iphone

economy1 month ago•2 min saved

Social Security Trust Fund Faces 2032 Depletion

The 2026 Social Security Trustees Report warns the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund will be depleted in 2032, three months earlier than last year, driven by a lower fertility rate, reduced immigration, and permanent tax cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that reduce revenue. After depletion, funds would only cover about 78% of scheduled benefits unless lawmakers act. The disability fund remains solvent through 2100; combining the two funds could extend solvency to 2034 but would require legislative action. The issue is poised to shape the 2028 election as policymakers debate fixes.

via Axios|

#demographics #economy #retirement-benefits

economy1 month ago•12 min saved

Social Security’s 2032 Crunch: What a Funding Cliff Means for Future Retirees

A new Social Security trustees report projects the program’s trust fund will be exhausted by 2032, meaning revenues could cover only about 78% of scheduled benefits and retirees could face roughly a 22% across-the-board reduction unless Congress acts. The warning stems from long-term pressures—fewer births, slower workforce growth, reduced immigration, high debt, and policy changes from a 2025 tax bill—combined with an aging population. The piece argues reform will require bipartisan action sooner rather than later to avoid sharper cuts and economic pain.

via The Conversation|

#demographics #economy #fiscal-policy

economics1 month ago•2 min saved

iPhone Era Linked to Faster Decline in Birth Rates, New Study Finds

A Middlebury College study exploiting AT&T’s early iPhone exclusivity (2007–2011) finds birth rates fell faster in counties with more AT&T coverage, suggesting smartphones may influence social behavior and reduce fertility, though causation isn’t established and other factors could contribute; the finding adds to broader policy discussions on aging populations and impacts of technology on society.

via Axios|

#birth-rate #demographics #economics

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Smartphones May Be Quietly Shrinking Birth Rates, Studies Find

Two studies link smartphone diffusion, starting with the iPhone in 2007, to notable drops in births in the U.S. (4.5–8.0% for ages 15–19; 3.2–6.6% for ages 20–24) and across 128 countries, suggesting a global 'technology shock' that reduced in-person dating and sexual activity; however, causality is not proven and declines began before smartphones for some groups.

via France 24|

#birth-rate #demographics #fertility

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

New Texans, New Math: Migration Upends Texas 2026 Senate Race

Texas has added roughly 2.6 million residents since 2020, fueling rapid growth in exurbs and suburbs that are reshaping the electorate. The influx creates uncertainty in the 2026 Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico as newcomers’ political leanings are less predictable, and Latino voters show signs of moving away from Trump, complicating Republicans’ traditional margins even as Paxton remains a strong incumbent.

via Axios|

#demographics #latino-voters #migration

world1 month ago•37 min saved

Japan Faces Historic Population Drop as Aging Crisis Deepens

Japan’s population fell by more than 3 million in five years, to 123 million in 2025 from 126.1 million in 2020, the largest decline since census data began in 1920. The aging population and ultra-low birth rates are driving declines across nearly all prefectures, with rural areas hardest hit, while Tokyo’s metro area remains dense and continues to grow. Experts warn that reversing the trend will require mass immigration to offset demographic headwinds.

via The New York Times|

#aging #demographics #immigration