1940 Census: Now and Then

Jason P

1940 Census data has just been released. Here is a little stat shot. I know we like to draw conclusions, so ... let's get it on!



My first conclusions is that I now understand why the democrats cater to health care and education.

:geek:

http://www.census.gov/1940census/then_and_now/index.html

cincybearcat

My first reaction, 1940 has a total of 72.2% identified ; 2010 has only 62.2%

Are there more categories for the 100% to be split between today? That would be a good thing I would think.

It does show that as mfg decreases, you do need more education for the higher level jobs...that and you end up with more people on social services. Seems reasonable.

brianlux

My prediction is that in another 70 years the agriculture statistic will read between 25% and 30%-- maybe even higher.

Jason P

brianlux wrote:

My prediction is that in another 70 years the agriculture statistic will read between 25% and 30%-- maybe even higher.

I assume because of the upcoming nuclear holocaust??

2080 Census Then and Now:

30% - Agriculture
23% - Raping and Pillaging
28% - Mutants
10% - Colony Warlording
9% - Other
0.001% - U.S. Postmen who quest to rebuild civilization by restoring the postal service

brianlux

Jason P wrote:

brianlux wrote:

My prediction is that in another 70 years the agriculture statistic will read between 25% and 30%-- maybe even higher.

I assume because of the upcoming nuclear holocaust??

Peak oil.