1940 Census: Now and Then

Jason P
Jason P Posts: 19,392
edited April 2012 in A Moving Train
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! 8-)

Screen-shot-2012-03-30-at-4.18.16-PM.png

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
Be Excellent To Each Other
Party On, Dudes!
Post edited by Unknown User on

Comments

  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,962
    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.
    hippiemom = goodness
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,778
    My prediction is that in another 70 years the agriculture statistic will read between 25% and 30%-- maybe even higher.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,392
    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
    Be Excellent To Each Other
    Party On, Dudes!
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,778
    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.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

Categories