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Native American Heritage Month in November highlights the growing Indigenous population in the U.S., now at 3.7 million, and celebrates their contributions to art, civil rights, and sports. The #StillHere movement underscores the ongoing presence and influence of Native Americans, with notable figures like Link Wray, Wilma Mankiller, and Shoni Schimmel featured in commemorative events and media.
The US Census will introduce a Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) category in its 2030 survey, marking a significant change for communities previously categorized as "white". Advocates view this as a transformative step that will impact federal funding, congressional districts, and anti-discrimination laws. The update aims to ensure high-quality data on race and ethnicity, but concerns remain about refining subcategories to accurately represent the diverse population. The move is seen as crucial for addressing the needs of diverse communities and avoiding undercounts that can harm people's lives.
The 2030 US Census will introduce new checkboxes for Hispanic and Middle Eastern or North African individuals, marking the first change in race and ethnicity categories in 27 years. This comes after years of criticism for leaving out major racial and ethnic groups. The revisions aim to create more accurate federal data on race and ethnicity, combining separate questions into one and adding a new category for Middle Eastern and North African people. All federal demographic collection will reflect the new standards within five years, and a new task force will regularly review data collection for future changes.
The U.S. Census is updating its race and ethnicity categories for the first time in 27 years, aiming to more accurately count residents who identify as Hispanic and of Middle Eastern and North African heritage. The revisions will combine race and ethnicity questions into a single question, allowing respondents to select multiple categories. A new Middle Eastern and North African category will be added, and pejorative terms will be removed. The changes reflect the nation's evolving demographics and aim to provide more inclusive and accurate data.
The Biden administration has approved changes to the U.S. census and federal surveys, including adding a checkbox for "Middle Eastern or North African" and reformulating the question about race and ethnicity to include a "Hispanic or Latino" box. These changes, set to be implemented by 2030, aim to better reflect people's identities and could impact data used for redrawing voting districts, enforcing civil rights protections, and guiding policymaking. The revisions also include new definitions for racial and ethnic categories, but some unresolved questions and tensions remain, particularly regarding the "Middle Eastern or North African" category and the combination of race and ethnicity questions.
Minnesota's population increased by 0.4% or 23,615 people between July 2022 and July 2023, driven by more typical migration patterns and fewer deaths compared to the previous pandemic-affected years. The state continues to experience low birth rates and elevated deaths due to an aging population, but domestic migration and immigration patterns appear to be stabilizing. Minnesota lost about 4,700 people in 2023, which is a more comfortable pace of loss compared to previous years. Overall, the nation gained 1.6 million people, with Minnesota being one of 42 states that saw population gains.
According to the U.S. Census, 11 cities in Colorado experienced population growth between 2017 and 2022, with Longmont and Aurora leading the way. However, three cities in the state, including Highlands Ranch, Centennial, and Boulder, saw their populations decrease during the same period. Nationally, Buckeye, Arizona, experienced the largest growth, followed by Enterprise, Nevada, and Goodyear, Arizona. Overall, southwestern cities dominated the list of fastest-growing cities in the United States.
Eight counties in New Jersey have median household incomes surpassing $100,000, with Hunterdon County having the highest median income at $142,518, according to the 2022 American Community Survey data. Nationwide, the median income for households was $74,755 in 2022, according to the U.S. Census.
According to the US Census Bureau, nine of the 15 fastest-growing cities in the US are in the South, with Georgetown, Texas, topping the list for the second year in a row. The city added nearly 11,000 people over a one-year period, a 14% gain. Georgetown has a median household income of $80,400 and a typical home value of $304,000. The city's rapid growth has required building a new water treatment plant to accommodate new homes and residents.
More than half of millennials in the US own a home, according to US Census data. However, 25% of millennial renters have given up on the idea of homeownership, and two-thirds of those who want to own haven’t saved up for a down payment. The homeownership rate for millennials has been a slow climb, with only 42% owning their homes by age 30 compared to 48% of Gen X and over 50% of baby boomers.