Average number of vehicles per household 1970 vs 2025
We went from 1.16 vehicles per household in 1970 to 1.88 in 2025. The % with 1 vehicle went down, and the % with 2 or more went up.
Families with Children Under 18
In spite of a 40% larger population today, the number of families with children is back to early 1990 levels.
Economy: Average home size by age
Surprisingly, most people age 65+ are already living in smaller homes.
Business
Demographics
Doomerism
Economy
Education
Emerging Technology
Energy
Gen Z/Generational issues
Geopolitics
The “Boomers” versus “Gen Z” today
Many media and social media pundits think the "baby boom" past was idyllic. Here's a reality-based comparison of then versus today.
Gen Z: Is Gen Z miserable and if so, why?
Supposedly Gen Z is miserable, say these articles.
Demographics: Due to enrollment decline, 2 Oregon universities may merge
Continuing impacts of the fertility rate collapse that has been underway for more than 200 years.
Economy: Home prices now falling
Amazing how markets work. But leaving it to the media - this is now bad news!
Gen Z/Generational issues
Health-Healthcare
Media
Personal finance
Policy/Government
Public Health/Nutrition
Elder care in the past versus today
Almost all elders, today, continue to live in a home-based environment. Very few live in elder care communities or institutions.
Economy: Inflation is the worst ever! Or maybe not?
Inflation is bad but it's been worse, much worse.
Economy: Historical unemployment rate 1950 to 2025
Much social media angst over a 4.4% unemployment rate. But consider the history of unemployment ...