interesting diversity statistics
by 2010:
The 55-64 age group will be the fastest growing with a population of about 38 million
People over 65 will grow to 40 million (versus 35 million today)
Over one-third will be people of color (Latino, African American, Asian American or a race other than non-Hispanic white)
Southern and Western metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, Houston, Orange County, Riverside, Dallas and Atlanta will see a 200,000 to 700,000 increase in their persons of color population
As many as 35 million will be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender (LA, Houston, Dallas and Seattle among top 10 cities of same-sex couple households)
142 women for every 100 men will obtain bachelors degrees
7 to 10% more college age women (18-25) will obtain advanced degrees than men
As many as 60 million will be people with disabilities
The 55-64 age group will be the fastest growing with a population of about 38 million
People over 65 will grow to 40 million (versus 35 million today)
Over one-third will be people of color (Latino, African American, Asian American or a race other than non-Hispanic white)
Southern and Western metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, Houston, Orange County, Riverside, Dallas and Atlanta will see a 200,000 to 700,000 increase in their persons of color population
As many as 35 million will be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender (LA, Houston, Dallas and Seattle among top 10 cities of same-sex couple households)
142 women for every 100 men will obtain bachelors degrees
7 to 10% more college age women (18-25) will obtain advanced degrees than men
As many as 60 million will be people with disabilities