Reading up on demographics
5 deep · digging since nov 28, 25
- Older Adults Are No Longer Staying in ‘Empty Shell’ Marriages
Gray divorce rates have doubled since 1990 as older adults increasingly leave 'empty shell marriages' due to longer lifespans, higher expectations for self-actualization, and decreased tolerance for unfulfilling relationships.
- A lot of population numbers are fake
Census and population estimates in many countries are systematically inaccurate due to fraud, weak infrastructure, or political incentives, not merely benign error.
- U.S. Population Growth Slows Sharply as Immigration Numbers Plunge - The New York Times
New census data shows U.S. population growth has slowed sharply due to falling birthrates and President Trump's anti-immigration policies, with further declines expected.
- What America Might Look Like With Zero Immigration - The New York Times
Trump-era immigration reduction policies are already shrinking the foreign-born population, visibly affecting hospitals, soccer leagues, and Main Street businesses across America.
- Gen X-ers Have Money to Spend. Why Are Retailers Ignoring Them? - The New York Times
Retailers overlook Gen X consumers who have high spending power and plan to overspend this holiday season despite being the most overlooked demographic.