The State of "White America"

What 3 Voting-Age Maps Tell Us About White America

By Doris Nhan

Numbers Behind Children of Immigrants

The Difference a Generation Makes: Numbers Behind Ascending Children of Immigrants

By Doris Nhan

Demographic Portrait: U.S. Catholics

Pontifical Stats: U.S. Catholics, Spanish-Speakers, and Africans

By and Stephanie Czekalinski

Limited English Proficiency in America

Mapping Language: Limited English Proficiency in America

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Infographics Highlight Portrait of Hispanic Population in 2011

February 15, 2013, 2:35 pmPew Research Hispanic Center has released an updated statistical portrait of the U.S. Hispanic population based on 2011 data, showing population growt … Read More »

Spotlight on the Rush to Cross the Border

February 14, 2013, 12:07 pmWith immigration reform a topic of conversation nationwide The Washington Post produced a photo gallery, rich with powerful images, of Mexicans who re … Read More »

Mixed Race Americans Discuss Race, Politics

October 31, 2012, 10:30 amMore and more Americans identify as multiracial, according to census figures, and that also colors their impressions of politics.Read More »

Map Highlights Potential Impact of Minority Voters

September 25, 2012, 2:47 pmCenter for American Progress project shows shift in communities of color.Read More »
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Demographics

Map: Compare the Diverse 113th Congress With a Diversifying U.S. Population

March 15, 2013, 2:16 pmUse this interactive tool to explore the difference between minority representation in the 113th Congress and minority populations across the U.S.Read More »
Demographics

Map: Compare Racial Demographics by State With U.S. Figures

March 7, 2013, 2:26 pmInteractive charts comparing U.S. racial demographics with those of individual states.Read More »
Demographics

What 3 Voting-Age Maps Tell Us About White America

February 12, 2013, 7:00 amA deep Next America analysis of raw census maps show shifts in the voting-age population, further evidence of a dominant white, aging population that … Read More »
Education

Analysis: How Much States Spend on Their Kids Really Does Matter

October 16, 2012, 1:21 pmAnalysis: The initial difference between state education rankings and the average per-pupil spending is clear: States that spend more on their student … Read More »
Demographics

Report Shines Light on Shifting Metropolitan Diversity Over 10 Years

September 13, 2012, 11:30 amMany suburbs that were once the bastions of homogeneous whiteness are becoming more diverse at breakneck speed.Read More »
Behind the Numbers

Hispanics: U.S. Demographic Snapshot

May 8, 2012, 1:17 pmThe handy demographic snapshot on the Hispanic community in the United States.Read More »

Asians: U.S. Demographic Snapshot

May 9, 2012, 2:20 pmThe handy demographic snapshot on the Asian-American community in the United States.Read More »

Veterans: U.S. Demographic Snapshot

May 14, 2012, 11:30 amSeven things you should know about America's war veterans.Read More »

Blacks: U.S. Demographic Snapshot

May 16, 2012, 1:00 pmThe handy demographic snapshot on the African-American community in the United States.Read More »

Women: U.S. Demographic Snapshot

May 23, 2012, 1:00 pmEight things to know about America's female demographic.Read More »

Men: U.S. Demographic Snapshot

May 31, 2012, 10:29 amSeven facts of note for America's male population.Read More »

Income: U.S. Demographic Snapshot

June 5, 2012, 4:15 pmThe recession has taken a bite out of our paychecks, according to census data. What follows is a snapshot of how our salaries have faired since the … Read More »

Poverty: U.S. Demographic Snapshot

June 7, 2012, 10:00 amThe poverty rate jumped from 14.3 percent in 2009 to 15.1 percent, a year later. What follows is a snapshot of American poverty, according to the … Read More »

Over 65: A Demographic Snapshot

June 12, 2012, 9:00 amAmerican society is getting older. Here’s a 2010 statistical snapshot of the growing segment of the population aged 65 and over.Read More »

Same-Sex Parents: U.S. Demographic Snapshot

June 18, 2012, 11:23 amAs states begin to contend with their support of--or opposition to--same-sex marriage, the debate over the legitimacy of same-sex couples raising … Read More »

Religion: U.S. Demographic Snapshot

July 19, 2012, 3:47 pmThe 10 facts to know about religion and faith in the U.S.Read More »
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Lawmakers, civic leaders and analysts tackled issues relevant to race and politics at the political conventions.
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Virtually every issue the United States contends with promises to be affected by deep currents of change illuminated by demographic shifts. With The Next America, National Journal unveils an unprecedented effort to explore the political, economic and social impacts of profound racial and cultural change. The initiative includes polls, national and local events with thought leaders, magazine supplements and this site.


The Story That Started It All

In 2010, Ronald Brownstein wrote The Gray and the Brown: A Generational Mismatch about America’s shift to an older, more ethnically diverse population and how these changes affect us as a nation.

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Language Of Success

See how English and other languages are unifying our diversifying nation.
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Taking Root

As immigrants diversify towns beyond the big cities, new challenges and connections arise.
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