Economy, Gen Z, Demographics: Share of household income spent on food
We spend a lot less of our income on food prepared at home. And while down over time, its trending upward - because more is now spent eating out.
Economy: Housing units per population
Amid claims that we don't have enough housing in the U.S. is this chart showing that the housing units per population is at an all time high.
Demographics
Doomerism
Economy
Gen Z/Generational issues
Nation of Idiots
Personal finance
Policy/Government
Demographics: We must confiscate elder’s savings and kill them off
So says an actual Yale professor, Samuel Moyn
Education: As enrollment falls, costs per student go up
At a tiny district in California, the cost per student is $118,000 per student, per year.
Demographics: Oregon runs out of little kids
Over 5,000 fewer kindergartner's enrolled this year versus prior year.
Demographics: Odds of having children past age 30 drop rapidly
Only 4-5% of kids are born to parents age 40 or older. Having kids after age 40 is not likely.
Demographics: Canada’s population growth dominated by immigration
For every child born in Canada, there are now 5.5x more immigrants.
Demographics: Changes in High School Dating Patterns
Decades ago, most high school students went on dates. Today, less than half do.
Generations: Social Security funding
From about 1983 to 2010, the Baby Boom funded a Trust Fund for SS with a surplus of payments.