The Pros And Cons Of US Population Growth And Change

Growth and Change There are numerous major trends characterizing US population growth and change. Some of the trends include population and migration due to the housing crisis. Race and ethnicity play a large role, especially if an immigrant. Most immigrants tend to move in with friends or relatives of the same culture and background. Unfortunately this particularly occurs in major urban areas around US boarders. Age is another trend that contributes to the US population and growth change due to better technology and more knowledge about healthy lifestyles people are living longer. In return is adding to our population. Attaining an education is one I can relate to as it is the reason my family was able to move to a better neighborhood. Receiving an education, especially in some of the poorest neighborhoods is key to getting out of a bad environment and into a better quality of life. Therefore income and poverty is another reason urban areas see growth sometimes adult children move back in with family members in hopes of not becoming homeless. At times growth occurs due to searching for work or better pay. Which can lead to movement to larger cities where public transportation or commuting is another trend of growth and change. …show more content…
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