Question

study the who are americans? infographic, and then answer the question that follows.

which age groups experienced growth in their percentage of the u.s. population from 1900 to 2020, and which experienced a decline?

growing proportion of the u.s. population

Explanation:

Compare age group percentages between 1900 and 2020

Compare the data points for each age group from the infographic:

• Under 18: Decreased from \(41\%\) in 1900 to \(22\%\) in 2020.
• 18–44: Decreased from \(42\%\) in 1900 to \(36\%\) in 2020.
• 45–64: Increased from \(14\%\) in 1900 to \(25\%\) in 2020.
• 65+: Increased from \(4\%\) in 1900 to \(17\%\) in 2020.

Categorize into growing and declining groups

• Growing Proportion: 45–64, 65+
• Declining Proportion: Under 18, 18–44

Answer:

Growing Proportion of the U.S. Population:

• 45–64
• 65+

Declining Proportion of the U.S. Population:

• Under 18
• 18–44