Latino Children in America
Hispanics now make up 22% of all children in the U.S. — up from 9% in 1980.
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The Incredible Shrinking Classified Section
Roughly half of internet users have used online classified ads, up from 22% in 2005.
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Empty Nest Eggs
Just over half of all working adults ages 50 to 64 say they have thought in the past year about postponing retirement.
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Gen Next: More Liberal, More Active
Six-in-ten Gen Nexters completely agree that it is their duty to always vote.
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Bar Tab Recession
Four-in-ten young adults say they have cut back spending on alcohol or cigarettes as a result of the recession.
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Luxury to Necessity and Back Again
Less than half of Americans consider the microwave a necessity, down from 68% in 2006.
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Better Off Feeling Worse Off
The share of higher-income Americans who feel satisfied financially has fallen from 85% to 65% in two years.
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Strongly Support U.S. Involvement in World Affairs
Half of Americans now say they completely agree that it is best for the U.S. to play an active role in international affairs, up sharply from 2007.
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Civic-Minded Teen Video Gamers
Roughly two-thirds of teens who play video games with others in person engage in charitable or political activities.
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Teens Playing ‘Adults Only’ Games
Roughly a third of teenagers who play video games report that at least one of their favorite games is rated Mature or Adults Only.