US Demographics – The “diversity explosion”

Brookings Senior Fellow William Frey estimates that by the year 2044 whites will no longer be a majority in the U.S. In his book, “Diversity Explosion,” Frey highlights that this demographic shift will have a profound impact on U.S. society, politics, and economics. In the latest Brookings Essay, former Brookings Fellow Jennifer Bradley tackles whether the increasingly diverse population that will make up the future workforce will be ready. Bradley looks specifically at the efforts of traditionally “lily-white” Minneapolis-Saint Paul to prepare its diversifying workforce as the majority-white baby boom generation begins to retire.

So what’s really happening to diversity in America, and are we ready for these changes? Here’s a quick overview of the current state of American demographics—highlighting the importance of closing gaps in education and employment so Americans of all backgrounds are prepared to contribute to the future workforce.

What does the “diversity explosion” look like?

Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at American demographics are shifting rapidly. Can education and job training keep up? | Brookings Institution.