#demographics
#demographics

The Delayed Democratic Majority

Demographic changes initially suggested a Democratic majority, but recent political shifts and Trump's influence challenge that narrative.

US Elections

5 days ago

States Where Trump Has the Highest Approval Among Hispanic Voters

The Hispanic demographic's political influence significantly shaped the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, marking a historic shift in voting patterns.

more#republican-party

J Walker Smith: the marketing futurist who says we're heading for a world with no kids

Brands must adapt to a declining birthrate and the rise of AI-driven consumer behavior.

OMG science

If you earn more than $125K and live in a city, you probably shop at Costco - not Sam's Club

Marketing tech

fromThe Drum

J Walker Smith: the marketing futurist who says we're heading for a world with no kids

Brands must adapt to a declining birthrate and the rise of AI-driven consumer behavior.

OMG science

If you earn more than $125K and live in a city, you probably shop at Costco - not Sam's Club

more#consumer-behavior

Why young adults are moving to small towns at the highest rate in a decade

Young adults are migrating to small towns and rural areas, marking the highest rate in nearly a century, driven by factors post-COVID-19.

These Little-Known California Towns Are Exploding with New Residents

California is experiencing significant population growth, especially in lesser-known towns rather than just major urban areas.

fromThe Mercury News

Fix California? It's cheap housing, good job opportunities

California's population growth is shifting inland, attracting younger families seeking affordability.

California population growth: State just 9K residents short of record high

California's population increased by 108,000 last year, indicating an end to the recent decline due to the pandemic.

East Bay (California)

The Bay Area added 2,500 residents in 2024. Which cities grew the most?

Remote teams

fromNew York Post

Why young adults are moving to small towns at the highest rate in a decade

Young adults are migrating to small towns and rural areas, marking the highest rate in nearly a century, driven by factors post-COVID-19.

These Little-Known California Towns Are Exploding with New Residents

California is experiencing significant population growth, especially in lesser-known towns rather than just major urban areas.

fromThe Mercury News

Fix California? It's cheap housing, good job opportunities

California's population growth is shifting inland, attracting younger families seeking affordability.

California population growth: State just 9K residents short of record high

California's population increased by 108,000 last year, indicating an end to the recent decline due to the pandemic.

Silicon Valley real estate

East Bay (California)

The Bay Area added 2,500 residents in 2024. Which cities grew the most?

more#population-growth

#housing-market

Millennials are finally buying homes. It may not pay off for them in the long run.

Millennials face significant barriers to homeownership due to the housing market's downturn after the 2008 crisis.

Baby Boomers and Gen X Are Flocking to the Hottest Housing Markets

Older Americans dominate the housing market due to financial advantages, while younger buyers struggle to enter.

The median age of homebuyers has reached a historic high of 56 years in 2024.

fromwww.ocregister.com

Fix California? It's cheap housing, good job opportunities

California's population is shifting inland towards more affordable and family-friendly areas.

LA real estate

Just One-Third of 30-Year-Olds Own a Home Today-as Adults Delay Major Life Milestones

Silicon Valley real estate

LA real estate

Race And Homebuyiing Stats Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Millennials are finally buying homes. It may not pay off for them in the long run.

Millennials face significant barriers to homeownership due to the housing market's downturn after the 2008 crisis.

Baby Boomers and Gen X Are Flocking to the Hottest Housing Markets

Older Americans dominate the housing market due to financial advantages, while younger buyers struggle to enter.

The median age of homebuyers has reached a historic high of 56 years in 2024.

fromwww.ocregister.com

Fix California? It's cheap housing, good job opportunities

California's population is shifting inland towards more affordable and family-friendly areas.

LA real estate

Just One-Third of 30-Year-Olds Own a Home Today-as Adults Delay Major Life Milestones

LA real estate

Race And Homebuyiing Stats Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Exclusive | NYC students score far below state, national averages on SAT, marking some of the lowest score in years

New York City students scored the lowest SAT averages in seven years, with significant gaps in performance between various demographics.

Germany's poorest city tries to counter rise of AfD party DW 02/20/2025

Gelsenkirchen struggles with economic hardship, reflected in its high unemployment, low income, and restrictions on public investment, complicating recovery efforts.

Madrid food

fromwww.thelocal.es

Inside Spain: Rise of the foreign autonomo and the fight against tourismphobia

Foreign self-employed workers are crucial to Spain's economy, with their numbers significantly rising despite challenges.

Spain's population growth is primarily due to an influx of foreigners, highlighting a demographic shift.

London

At World Expo, Japan Recalls a Faded Dynamism

Germany news

Germany's poorest city tries to counter rise of AfD party DW 02/20/2025

Gelsenkirchen struggles with economic hardship, reflected in its high unemployment, low income, and restrictions on public investment, complicating recovery efforts.

Madrid food

fromwww.thelocal.es

Inside Spain: Rise of the foreign autonomo and the fight against tourismphobia

Foreign self-employed workers are crucial to Spain's economy, with their numbers significantly rising despite challenges.

Spain's population growth is primarily due to an influx of foreigners, highlighting a demographic shift.

London

At World Expo, Japan Recalls a Faded Dynamism

Hearing the News: All about news podcast consumers (Sounds Profitable & NPR)

News podcast listeners engage heavily, averaging over an hour more than typical listeners.

YouTube serves as the primary platform for discovering news podcast episodes.

Shifting podcast demos begin aligning with U.S. population realities (Edison Research)

Podcast audience demographics are evolving: once affluent and left-leaning, now diversifying politically.

fromEMARKETER

Spotify listenership towers over competitors

Spotify is the dominant audio app in hours spent by US listeners compared to its competitors.

Age demographics influence audio platform preferences, particularly among the over-55 group.

Apple Podcasts retains a stronghold on podcast downloads in the US.

Hearing the News: All about news podcast consumers (Sounds Profitable & NPR)

News podcast listeners engage heavily, averaging over an hour more than typical listeners.

YouTube serves as the primary platform for discovering news podcast episodes.

Shifting podcast demos begin aligning with U.S. population realities (Edison Research)

Podcast audience demographics are evolving: once affluent and left-leaning, now diversifying politically.

fromEMARKETER

Spotify listenership towers over competitors

Spotify is the dominant audio app in hours spent by US listeners compared to its competitors.

Age demographics influence audio platform preferences, particularly among the over-55 group.

Apple Podcasts retains a stronghold on podcast downloads in the US.

more#podcasting

UK news

Hollowing out': New Zealand grapples with an uncertain future as record numbers leave

Rising living costs and economic concerns drive New Zealand families, like the Bakers, to relocate abroad, particularly to Australia.

#religion

San Francisco

Where Roman Catholics live around the world and in the Bay Area

London startup

I'm delighted to see gen Z men flocking back to church I just hope it's for the right reasons | Jessica White

San Francisco

Where Roman Catholics live around the world and in the Bay Area

London startup

I'm delighted to see gen Z men flocking back to church I just hope it's for the right reasons | Jessica White

UX design

Designing Inclusive Cities: The Role of Universal Design in Creating Accessible Urban Atmospheres

NYC real estate

Property insurers must prepare for aging population

fromArchDaily

UX design

Designing Inclusive Cities: The Role of Universal Design in Creating Accessible Urban Atmospheres

NYC real estate

Property insurers must prepare for aging population

Right-wing politics

Opinion | Trump Will Never Be the Fertilization President'

US politics

Conservative Catholics Take Stage in Rome, Looking to Shape the Church

Parenting

Who Are the Women of the Pronatalist Movement?

Right-wing politics

Opinion | Trump Will Never Be the Fertilization President'

US politics

Conservative Catholics Take Stage in Rome, Looking to Shape the Church

Parenting

Who Are the Women of the Pronatalist Movement?

The Apocalyptic Decline in Birth Rates

Global birth rates are declining drastically, leading to concerns about future implications for humanity.

History

fromFlowingData

Charted history of the baby boom

The baby boom's origins are complex, starting earlier than 1946 and influenced by various historical factors.

fromWIRED

A Look at a Very Silicon Valley Approach to Repopulation

The pronatalism movement in Silicon Valley advocates for increasing birth rates as a solution to societal concerns.

fromNew York Post

Parenting

Why Generation Z is our best hope to reverse the baby bust

fromThe Atlantic

US Elections

The Coming Democratic Baby Bust

US news

fromThe New Yorker

The Apocalyptic Decline in Birth Rates

Global birth rates are declining drastically, leading to concerns about future implications for humanity.

History

fromFlowingData

Charted history of the baby boom

The baby boom's origins are complex, starting earlier than 1946 and influenced by various historical factors.

fromWIRED

A Look at a Very Silicon Valley Approach to Repopulation

The pronatalism movement in Silicon Valley advocates for increasing birth rates as a solution to societal concerns.

fromNew York Post

Parenting

Why Generation Z is our best hope to reverse the baby bust

fromThe Atlantic

US Elections

The Coming Democratic Baby Bust

There's a Better Way for Trump to Boost the Birth Rate

Society should embrace diverse family structures instead of promoting narrow definitions of parenthood.

fromScary Mommy

Parenting

Who Counts As A "Young Mom" These Days?

fromSlate Magazine

Marketing tech

Ever Wonder How Generations Get Their Names? One Man Is to Blame-but Not Everyone's Happy About It.

fromThe Atlantic

There's a Better Way for Trump to Boost the Birth Rate

Society should embrace diverse family structures instead of promoting narrow definitions of parenthood.

fromScary Mommy

Parenting

Who Counts As A "Young Mom" These Days?

fromSlate Magazine

Marketing tech

Ever Wonder How Generations Get Their Names? One Man Is to Blame-but Not Everyone's Happy About It.

more#parenting

#birth-rate

NYC parents

Cuba gets older: The island reports its lowest birth rate since the Revolution

Cuba's population has declined to just over 9.7 million due to low birth rates and emigration, signaling significant demographic shifts.

Women

Birthrates Languish in Record Lows, C.D.C. Reports

Birth rates in the U.S. continue to remain alarmingly low, marking a gradual decline since 2007.

UK politics

Badenoch says more children, not immigration, will help with ageing population

NYC parents

Cuba gets older: The island reports its lowest birth rate since the Revolution

Cuba's population has declined to just over 9.7 million due to low birth rates and emigration, signaling significant demographic shifts.

Women

Birthrates Languish in Record Lows, C.D.C. Reports

Birth rates in the U.S. continue to remain alarmingly low, marking a gradual decline since 2007.

UK politics

Badenoch says more children, not immigration, will help with ageing population

more#birth-rate

#real-estate

Rising property taxes are forcing retirees out of some states

High property taxes motivate retirees to migrate, significantly impacting U.S. demographics.

SF real estate

Single women homebuyers outpace single men by a 2-to-1 ratio

Single women are increasingly becoming homeowners, with their share growing from 11% to 20% since 1981.

Homeownership Falls to Its Lowest Level in 5 Years-and One Age Group Is Hit the Hardest

Homeownership in the U.S. is at its lowest level since pre-pandemic, with 65.1% of Americans owning a home.

Boston Homebuyers, Boston Condos

Baby boomers have surpassed millennials as the top generation of homebuyers in the U.S., reshaping the market dynamics.

Rising property taxes are forcing retirees out of some states

High property taxes motivate retirees to migrate, significantly impacting U.S. demographics.

SF real estate

Single women homebuyers outpace single men by a 2-to-1 ratio

Single women are increasingly becoming homeowners, with their share growing from 11% to 20% since 1981.

Homeownership Falls to Its Lowest Level in 5 Years-and One Age Group Is Hit the Hardest

Homeownership in the U.S. is at its lowest level since pre-pandemic, with 65.1% of Americans owning a home.

Boston Homebuyers, Boston Condos

Baby boomers have surpassed millennials as the top generation of homebuyers in the U.S., reshaping the market dynamics.

These Countries Are Running Out Of People

Several countries may lose over half their populations by the century's end due to aging demographics, low fertility, and migration patterns.

fromMail Online

Women

Elon Musk faces massive blow as new study confirms his worst fear

World news

These Countries Are Running Out Of People

Several countries may lose over half their populations by the century's end due to aging demographics, low fertility, and migration patterns.

fromMail Online

Women

Elon Musk faces massive blow as new study confirms his worst fear

more#fertility-rates

fromTravel + Leisure

Flight Attendant Reveals How Airlines Pick the In-flight Snacks-and How You Can Weigh In

United Airlines' food and beverage teams consider customer feedback, popularity, and dietary needs to select snacks, reflecting trends in different age demographics.

SF food

#middle-class

fromwww.cbc.ca

fromHarvard Business Review

Canada news

What does 'middle class' mean in Canada, and who does it leave behind? | CBC News

Digital life

How Financial Inclusion and Health Can Move More People into the Middle Class - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM MASTERCARD

fromwww.cbc.ca

fromHarvard Business Review

Canada news

What does 'middle class' mean in Canada, and who does it leave behind? | CBC News

Digital life

How Financial Inclusion and Health Can Move More People into the Middle Class - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM MASTERCARD

Take a Guess: Have Americans Bought More or Less Than 150 Million Guns Since 1986?

Gun ownership in the U.S. is diverse, with significant ownership among various demographics, expected to rise due to growing personal safety concerns.

OMG science

fromPsychology Today

Generation Alpha: What Is It? Is It Real?

Generation Alpha is characterized by unique qualities, distinguishing it from previous generations.

The understanding of generational differences is increasingly seen as questionable.

#birthrate

fromwww.aljazeera.com

How South Korea raised its birthrate: Love bingo, parental support and more

South Korea's birthrate has risen for the first time in nine years, but challenges remain for population sustainability.

South Koreans Are Having More Babies After Years of Decline

South Korea saw a 3.6% rise in births last year, marking the first increase since 2015, indicating a shift in societal attitudes.

Women

Japan sees record drop in population DW 04/14/2025

UK news

South Korea birthrate rises for first time in nine years amid surge in marriages

fromwww.aljazeera.com

How South Korea raised its birthrate: Love bingo, parental support and more

South Korea's birthrate has risen for the first time in nine years, but challenges remain for population sustainability.

South Koreans Are Having More Babies After Years of Decline

South Korea saw a 3.6% rise in births last year, marking the first increase since 2015, indicating a shift in societal attitudes.

Women

Japan sees record drop in population DW 04/14/2025

UK news

South Korea birthrate rises for first time in nine years amid surge in marriages

more#birthrate

Privacy professionals

This State Is A Hotbed For Cybercrime

Cybercrime complaints nearly doubled and total losses tripled from 2019 to 2023, highlighting a growing threat to both individuals and organizations.

The 53 London neighbourhoods 'gentrifying' the fastest in 2025 - full list

Gentrification in London raises average salaries but also house prices, risking displacement for existing residents.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London politics

Revealed: The London neighbourhoods 'gentrifying' most rapidly

London

fromTime Out London

The 53 London neighbourhoods 'gentrifying' the fastest in 2025 - full list

Gentrification in London raises average salaries but also house prices, risking displacement for existing residents.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London politics

Revealed: The London neighbourhoods 'gentrifying' most rapidly

more#gentrification

fromHackernoon

Extracting Social Support and Isolation Info From Clinical Notes: Demo and System Performance | HackerNoon

The patient composition at MSHS was noted to be younger and more diverse compared to patients at WCM, highlighting demographic differences within the cohort.

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

The Complexity and Challenges of Work-Life Balance

Achieving work-life balance is complex and influenced by various factors.

Understanding antecedents helps in actively managing work-life balance.

Work-life balance should be viewed as fluid, needing ongoing effort.

Media industry

fromTheWrap

YouTube Pulls Ahead of Disney With 11.6% Share of February TV Viewing

YouTube surpassed Disney with a record 11.6% TV viewership share, driven by increased engagement from older audiences.

States Won't Tell Us How to Win the Next Election. We Need to Look to the Counties.

The meme highlights the underrepresentation in America and the potential for progressive movements to reshape the nation.

Germany politics

New German Bundestag meets for first time since election DW 03/25/2025

The Bundestag is becoming more representative, yet significant demographic gaps still exist, particularly in gender and migrant background representation.

Social justice

fromThe Nation

States Won't Tell Us How to Win the Next Election. We Need to Look to the Counties.

The meme highlights the underrepresentation in America and the potential for progressive movements to reshape the nation.

Germany politics

New German Bundestag meets for first time since election DW 03/25/2025

The Bundestag is becoming more representative, yet significant demographic gaps still exist, particularly in gender and migrant background representation.

more#representation

fromPsychology Today

What Counts as Porn? It Depends Who You Ask

In studies assessing pornography's effects, it's surprisingly common for researchers to leave it up to participants to determine what does and doesn't count as porn.

Privacy technologies

#rural-areas

World politics

fromIrish Independent

World population may be undercounted by billions, new study finds

Significant undercounting of rural populations suggests the global population may exceed current estimates.

Remote teams

Young Adults Are Reviving Small Towns-and They're Moving at the Highest Rate in a Decade

World politics

fromIrish Independent

World population may be undercounted by billions, new study finds

Significant undercounting of rural populations suggests the global population may exceed current estimates.

Remote teams

Young Adults Are Reviving Small Towns-and They're Moving at the Highest Rate in a Decade

more#rural-areas

Remodel

Inflation, labor shortages threaten remodeling industry

The remodeling industry needs more investment in energy efficiency and disaster resilience to match growing demand.

Improvement spending surged significantly from $404 billion in 2019 to $611 billion in 2022, expected to remain high through 2025.

fromOn my Om - Daily Blog

Israelis moving to live in Europe rejuvenating' Jewish communities

The founders of the state of Israel would never have imagined that it would be Israel that would be rejuvenating European Jewish communities, not the other way around.

Europe politics

Opinion | There Is One Tried and True Way to Keep Birthrates Falling

The U.S. birthrate has declined to 1.62 in 2023, continuing a long-term trend with significant changes after 2007.

Silicon Valley

On my Om - Daily Blog

fromOn my Om - Daily Blog

Opinion | There Is One Tried and True Way to Keep Birthrates Falling

The U.S. birthrate has declined to 1.62 in 2023, continuing a long-term trend with significant changes after 2007.

Silicon Valley

On my Om - Daily Blog

The Women Most Affected by Abortion Bans

Abortion bans significantly restrict access, particularly affecting Black and Hispanic women in various socio-economic groups.

US Elections

fromAxios

Consumer sentiment plunges in early March, inflation expectations soar

Consumer sentiment fell sharply across various demographics, reaching the lowest level since fall 2022.

#population-trends

Immigration boosts the population of US cities

International migration significantly contributes to urban population growth in the U.S., surpassing domestic growth rates and influencing labor market dynamics.

Europe politics

fromThe Local France

EU sees record drop in births, data shows

EU fertility rate drops to 1.38 births per woman, marking the largest decline since 1961.

Immigration boosts the population of US cities

International migration significantly contributes to urban population growth in the U.S., surpassing domestic growth rates and influencing labor market dynamics.

Europe politics

fromThe Local France

EU sees record drop in births, data shows

EU fertility rate drops to 1.38 births per woman, marking the largest decline since 1961.

more#population-trends

Los Angeles

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Online Community Development

Oscars draw 19.7 million viewers, hitting 5-year high

The 97th Academy Awards saw increased viewership, particularly among younger demographics, driving engagement across social media platforms.

fromIrish Independent

Country's first cohousing initiative launched for over 55s in hope of 'tackling Ireland's housing crisis' by opening family homes up

Cohousing communities can help alleviate Ireland's housing crisis by providing collaborative living options for older adults.

NYC LGBT

fromgaycitynews.com

Report finds that LGBTQ people now make up 9.3% of US population | amNewYork

Over 9% of the US population identifies as LGBTQ, marking significant year-over-year growth since 2012.

Silicon Valley

This American City Has Lost Nearly 40% of Its Downtown's Population in Just 10 Years

Urban centers continue to face long-term COVID impacts, with varying employer mandates on return-to-office policies prompting shifts in demographics and work patterns.

Russo-Ukrainian War

fromWashington Post

Amid low birth rates, war and emigration, Ukraine's numbers are dwindling

Ukraine's population crisis due to war could significantly impact its future demographic stability and capacity for recovery.

Europe news

Can Spain make immigration a vote-winner? podcast

Spain has transformed from recession to economic growth by embracing immigration.

Radio two thirds; podcasts one fifth. Nielsen/Edison measure ad-supported audio audiences

Radio dominates ad-supported audio listening, with 67% share compared to podcasts' 18%.

News/Talk radio is the leading format across younger and older demographics.

Brands should consider listener demographics in advertising strategies.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Tell us your story about car insurance premiums

Car insurance premiums are rising significantly, impacting household budgets amid inflation.

US politics

fromwww.mediaite.com

NEW POLL: Trump Approval Rating 9 Points Above Water Doing Well With Hispanics, Women, and Suburbia

Trump's approval rating currently stands at 52%, with notable support across key demographics.

The poll contrasts Trump's current approval with declining figures for major Democratic leaders.

Retirement

Should The Rich Stop Getting Social Security?

Social Security will run out of money in 2035, reducing benefits unless reform takes place.

Paris food

fromThe Local France