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How will we grow? Looking at America to 2050. Presentation by Joel Kotkin, Chapman University, to NCREIF Chicago September, 19, 2013. Long Term Fundamentals. U.S. only advanced country with large, growing population Huge resource base
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How will we grow? Looking at America to 2050 Presentation by Joel Kotkin, Chapman University, to NCREIF Chicago September, 19, 2013
Long Term Fundamentals • U.S. only advanced country with large, growing population • Huge resource base • Economic system most resilient among advanced countries • Affordable housing attracts key demographic groups • Dispersion and decentralization is the future
More Crowding to Come: US Population Growth 1960-2050 Source: Bureau of the Census, CensusScope
Labor Force Growth U.S. Census Bureau, International Database
Ratio of Elderly to Working Age Population 65 & OVER PERSONS PER 15-64 YEARS Calculated from UN Population Prospects: 2010 Revision
Future Drivers of Growth Resurgence of Basic Industry Rise of Growth Corridors Role of Immigration Millennials, Seniors and the role of families drive dispersion
Ag Exports Increasing Driven by solid worldwide demand, increased productivity, and strong commodity prices, America’s ag sector has seen overall export levels steadily increase over the past decade. Source: USDA Economic Research Service
A High Economic MultiplierActivity Generated by $1 of Sector GDP
Domestic Migration by State: 2000-2009 10 LARGEST STATES Data from Census Bueau
Declustering: The New Demography • Nationwide people heading to smaller towns and cities • Shift to opportunity regions • Social trends strongly pro-suburban • US Population growth will increase interest “flyover country”
Net Domestic Migration by Population MAJOR METROPOLITAN AREAS: 2000-09, 2010-12 From Census Bureau Data
PROJECTED CHANGE IN HOUSEHOLDS 2012-2017 Research by Pitney Bowes Corp.
Housing Preferences: Realtors Survey 2011 COMMUNITY PREFERENCE SURVEY
Population Growth by Distance from Core US MAJOR METROPOLITAN AREAS: 2000-2010 Data from Census Bureau
Fastest Growing Counties Over 100,000 2010-2012 Data from Census Bureau
Groups Shaping our Future Demography • Key demographic groups: Immigrants, Millennials, Aging Boomers --- mostly in suburbs • Millennials start to grow up • Shift in geography of family: key to long-term growth
White-Non-Hispanic Share of Population US: 1960-2050 Source: Bureau of the Census
Foreign Born Share of New Households US: 1970-2010 Source: Myers & Pitkin
Immigration Rates Top 15 Regions Annual Average, 2001-2008 Areas are MSA U.S. Census Population Estimates
Empty Nesters: To Less Dense Areas MAJOR METROPOLITAN & SMALLER AREAS 65-74 Population in 2010 Compared to 55-64 in 2000 Source: US Census Data
90% of people over fifty would rather stay put than move - AARP “They don’t want to move to Florida, and they want to stay close to the kids. What they are looking for is a funky suburban development – funky but safe.” - Washington-area developer Jeff Lee. Photo: Vlastula
Millennials rival Boomers U.S. Census Population Projections, 2008
Millennials and the Family 85% plan to get married 77% probably or definitely want children Associated Press/MTV Survey, 2007
Millennial Life Style Choices COMPARED TO OLDER GENERATIONS Current Residence Source: Frank N. Magid Associates Ideal Place to Live
Absolute Change: College Graduates HOUSING AFFORDABILITY: MAJOR METRO AREAS: 2007-9 52 Metropolitan Areas over Million Population 2007
Change in 5-17 Population: 2000-2010 MAJOR METROPOLITAN AREA EXAMPLES Source: Census Data
No matter how many communes anybody invents, the family always creeps back. Margaret Mead
JOELKOTKIN.COM A vivid snapshot of America in 2050 focusing on the evolution of the more intimate units of American society—families, towns, neighborhoods, industries. It is upon the success or failure of these communities that the American future rests.