The changing face of America’s veteran population
Today, there are more than 18 million living veterans in the United States, representing about 6% of the country’s adult population.
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Today, there are more than 18 million living veterans in the United States, representing about 6% of the country’s adult population.
In 2021, nearly 2.5 million Latinos in the United States held advanced degrees such as master’s degrees or doctorates.
In 2021, there were 2.6 million foreign-born Hispanics who had been in the U.S. for five years or less. This is down from 3.8 million in 2000.
Among the roughly 6 million small business firms with employees, 49% have just one to four workers.
Seven-in-ten Hispanic Americans say they’ve seen a doctor or other health care provider in the past year, compared with 82% among Americans overall.
While Black-owned businesses have grown significantly in the U.S. in recent years, they still make up a small share of overall firms and revenue.
The median wealth of immigrant households increased by 42% from December 2019 to December 2021.
As of 2021, 25% of 40-year-olds in the United States had never been married, a significant increase from 20% in 2010.
Black workers account for about 13% of all U.S. workers, including those who work full time, part time and are self-employed.
In 2021, 18% of parents didn’t work for pay, which was unchanged from 2016, according to a new analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data.
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