What the Census results tell us about the future US electorate

More 2020 Census results are in, and it’s clear that the trends we have been seeing over the last few decades show no signs of slowing down. You might say that we’ve crossed a tipping point of sorts that may have major political implications moving forward.

The United States is a country that is diversifying and getting older, as the population continues to shift more into metropolitan areas.

White non-Hispanic Americans now make up less than 60% of the population. About 57% if you count Puerto Rico or a little less than 58% not counting it. The latter is down from about 64% after the 2010 Census. It’s also down from the 69% recorded at the 2000 Census. CONTINUED

Harry Enten, CNN

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