Just a few minutes ago I decided to find some census data from the US. I was mainly curious to see how much things had changed between the early 1980s and now.
While looking at the United States' Census' QuickFacts page I came across a few quick facts that surprised me.
First of all, who knew that the population grew by almost 10% over from 2000 and 2010? That seems like a pretty substantial growth rate.
Secondly, who had any idea that even with the aging baby boomer cohort and increasing life-spans that people over 65 only account for 13% of the population. This is all the more impressive/surprising when it is contrasted with the 24% of the population that is under 18. Who knew there were so many young'uns out there? Presumably this kind of population dynamic will mean a safe future for Social Security?
Finally, apparently only 85% of those over 25 have graduated from high school in the United States. This seems a little low to me, but what do I know.
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Regarding the 85% high school graduation figure reported by the US Census of 2010, keep in mind that it accommodates at least 20 million illegals, virtually none of whom have high school graduation documentation in hand any more than they have legal entry documents in hand. Hence, perhaps it is unfair (if not a sign of "mean spiritedness) to think or suggest that they are not high school graduates when, in fact, they are merely "undocumented graduates".
An interesting collection of facts that I found in Census Canada 2006 and US Census 2010 figures is that while Wolfenville NS has a population greater than the little former village, now city, of Caro MI, it's population is less than that of Frankenmuth MI.
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