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Think demographics, how the size, age, and makeup of people are changing because that changes schools, jobs, and markets.
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The u .s.
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Is getting older, more diverse, and more shaped by immigration.
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People are living longer, and the large baby boom generation is moving into older ages, and this raises needs for health care and retirement support.
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Birth rates are lower than in the past, so population growth is less from births and more from other factors.
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The u .s.
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Population is becoming more multicultural, changing language needs, marketing, schools, and workplaces.
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Immigration is a major driver of growth and labor force changes in many areas.
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And many people live in and around cities affecting housing, transportation, and jobs...