Demographics

VIDEO September 17, 2023

FerroMex train from Zacatecas, packed with migrants, heads toward southern border

A FerroMex train filled with migrants out of Zacatecas heads toward the southern border while the “passengers” cheered and hung from the sides.

Demographics September 12, 2023

Atlanta, New Orleans, San Francisco gain in population counts following census correction

The U.S. Census Bureau, which reported errors in its population counts, has made corrections for several urban areas such as San Francisco, New Orleans, and Atlanta.

China August 24, 2023

Chinese town begs residents to make love in suggestive mass text message

Chinese authorities in the town of Xian sent a message to local residents encouraging "sweet love, marriage and childbirth" ahead of the country's Valentine's Day.

Brazil August 8, 2023

Brazilian census reveals country’s Indigenous people has nearly doubled its previous population count

The number of Indigenous people in Brazil, which makes up 0.8% of the country, has nearly doubled its previous census count in 2010 with almost 1.7 million.

Tennessee August 7, 2023

US Census Bureau is charging a Tennessee town $880K for a recount, pushing towns to conduct DIY censuses

Growing towns may have to conduct its own censuses without the help of a federal statistical agency after the U.S. Census Bureau gave a Tennessee town a high price tag for a recount.

Europe July 25, 2023

Poland's population shrinks despite returning emigrants, reaches 37.7 million in June: report

Poland's population has experienced another decline, dropping to approximately 37.7 million in June, according to a preliminary report from Statistics Poland.

California July 13, 2023

America’s most populous states and city file for census corrections over misplaced ship, missing inmates

California and Texas, the two most populous U.S. states, and New York City, America's most populous city, have filed requests for 2020 census corrections.

Diversity July 8, 2023

LinkedIn under fire for 'Diversity in Recruiting' feature: 'Manipulated pool of candidates'

LinkedIn is under fire for their "Diversity in Recruitment" feature. The Equal Protection Project alleges that the feature discriminates against potential job candidates.

High School June 7, 2023

Red states outpacing progressive-run states in 'racial equality in education,' new study reveals

A new study suggests conservative-run red states have a greater degree of racial equality in education than their counterparts in progressive-run blue states.

Japan June 2, 2023

Japan’s birth rate hits record low

The birth rate in Japan has declined for a seventh consecutive year. The country’s current population of 125 million is projected to fall to 87 million by 2070.

Demographics May 25, 2023

America is getting older faster as residents have less children, according to US census

Baby boomers and millennials, two of America’s largest age groups, are causing the U.S. median age to rise. From 2010 to 2020, the median age jumped from 37.2 to 38.8.