Demographics: Average fertility rate in the OECD countries is 1.58
The average fertility rate of the OECD countries is now less than 1.6 where at least 2.1 is needed to maintain the existing population numbers.
Immigration: 18% of US workers are foreign born
The % of the U.S. population that is foreign born is approaching 1 in 5 adults, but within some work fields, it is far higher.
Demographics: Jackson MS proposes closing 16 schools
More school closures due to the fertility rate collapse.
Demographics: WSJ charts show the challenges of our declining labor pool
Why America Has a Long-Term Labor Crisis, in Six Charts – WSJ
Economy: Most home buyers put down 6%-7% for a down payment
The typical home buyer today puts forth a down payment of 6%-7%, not the 20% that was typical of the past.
Demographics: Canada uses immigration to ease its own fertility rate issues
Some in Canada think excess demand from immigrant college students (and temporary immigrant workers) has caused high rental prices.
Demographics: # of children in Oregon falling almost 1% per year
Many states will soon be shrinking in population.
Education, Demographics: 4 million fewer young college students than in 2012
4 million fewer college students enrolled in 2022 than in 2012.
Demographics: Baker City, Oregon birth unit closes
Recent maternity unit closure in Baker City prompts rally | ktvb.com Births fell from more than 2 per week in 2020 to 1.5/week (average) and have been in steady decline.…
Climate: We must stop having kids
A philosopher says we must stop having kids because climate.