Based on census data and predictions about changes in the U.S. population, which of the following is a true statement?
a. The population of the United States will probably become younger and more assimilated
b. The population of the United States will become more diverse and older
c. The number of Asians living in the United States will decrease
d. The percentage of blacks living in the United States will increase more than any other ethnic group
B
It is predicted that the population of the United States between now and 2050 will become older and more diverse. The percentage of Hispanics, Asians, and blacks all will increase—Hispanics the most, blacks the least.
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