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theshark8777 · 10-12-2006, 07:50 PM

The numbers are now in! The statisticians at the Census Bureau officially calculate the U.S. population will hit 300 million at 7:46 a.m., Tuesday. So what, right?

Well, we don't think it's just one of those meaningless milestones. In 1967, when the country hit 200 million, it was celebrated by the public and politicians alike, including then President Lyndon Baines Johnson. It meant prosperity, opportunity, growth.

So 39 years later, we think it's a good idea to take stock of where we are now: Who are we? How old are we? What is our faith? What do 300 million people mean for how we live? Natural resources? Roads and highways? Health care?

Clearly, there are a lot of big issues raised by the approach of 300 million, issues we plan to cover on "360" in coming days, culminating in an hour-long special Monday night. All of our reports will be framed with great stats, the kind people talk about at parties and everyone says, "Wow, I didn't know that."

Here are a few. The first one deals with some factors that result in a growing population:

* One birth every 7 seconds
* One death every 13 seconds
* One international migrant (net) every 31 seconds
* Net gain of one person every 11 seconds
(U.S. Census Bureau)

That's right, the United States is gaining one person every 11 seconds. Whether this rapid growth will continue long into the future is debated by demographers, but it doesn't change the fact that for today, at least, we are a swiftly growing nation. And here are a few numbers that show just how swiftly we have grown:

* 100 million people in 1915
* 200 million people in 1967
* 300 million people in 2006
* And 400 million in about another 40 years
(Census and National Center for Health Statistics)

Despite this rapid growth, the following numbers shows we have a long, long way to go before we catch the most world's most populous nations:

* World: 6.5 billion
* China: 1.3 billion
* India: 1.1 billion
* U.S.: 300 million
(CIA -- The World Factbook)

When Paul Ehrlich published "The Population Bomb" in 1968, the term "overpopulation" became a buzzword and a warning. Since then, many experts have discredited some of his most dire conclusions. But now, we have become a nation of 300 million people. What do you think of this milestone?

gilligan fanatic · 10-12-2006, 09:52 PM

this is two hours since you posted that so that would means we got basically 60 more people

BuddyHinton · 10-15-2006, 01:21 AM

And 100 million are illegal

Brad Russ · 10-15-2006, 04:24 AM

I edited this post since this is the chit chat board, and my comments more than likely would have turned this into a political debate.

theshark8777 · 10-15-2006, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuddyHinton

And 100 million are illegal

Um, I think its significantly less than that.

Brent88 · 10-17-2006, 02:50 AM

Less than 5 hours now before they are supposed to arrive...

http://www.census.gov/main/www/popclock.html

Only the third country in the world to celebrate this milestone.

Hollow · 10-17-2006, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gilligan fanatic

this is two hours since you posted that so that would means we got basically 60 more people

and lost over 100.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 10-17-2006, 08:48 PM

Did it end up being a hispanic boy in California like they predicted? I Was watching that on the news today haha

Brent88 · 10-18-2006, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Pleasant Tomorrow*

Did it end up being a hispanic boy in California like they predicted? I Was watching that on the news today haha

Haven't heard officially, but a black girl was born in Atlanta at 7:46am EDT(the exact time the estimate went to 300 million, it doesn't mean she's it though), so no one knows yet.

Czas na Zywiec · 10-18-2006, 12:13 AM

You guys are waaaay behind.

http://www.census.gov/population/www/popclockus.html for the latest stats.

BuddyHinton · 11-15-2006, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theshark8777

Um, I think its significantly less than that.

I don't. I don't consider people legal when they pile over our Southern border, have a child and we are suppose to call it an "American". Getting a reward for doing an illegal or being a part in a illegal act should not be tolerated.

theshark8777 · 11-15-2006, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuddyHinton

I don't. I don't consider people legal when they pile over our Southern border, have a child and we are suppose to call it an "American". Getting a reward for doing an illegal or being a part in a illegal act should not be tolerated.

So you are telling me 1 out of 3 people in this country are illegal?

BuddyHinton · 12-07-2006, 02:05 AM

In CA? Yep.

Hollow · 12-07-2006, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuddyHinton

I don't consider people legal when they pile over our Southern border, have a child and we are suppose to call it an "American".

whether something is legal is a fact, not a belief.

dragster58 · 12-07-2006, 06:33 AM

Hey I thought the U.S. had already hit that amount!!!

10-12-2006, 07:50 PM	#1
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	U.S. population nears 300 million The numbers are now in! The statisticians at the Census Bureau officially calculate the U.S. population will hit 300 million at 7:46 a.m., Tuesday. So what, right? Well, we don't think it's just one of those meaningless milestones. In 1967, when the country hit 200 million, it was celebrated by the public and politicians alike, including then President Lyndon Baines Johnson. It meant prosperity, opportunity, growth. So 39 years later, we think it's a good idea to take stock of where we are now: Who are we? How old are we? What is our faith? What do 300 million people mean for how we live? Natural resources? Roads and highways? Health care? Clearly, there are a lot of big issues raised by the approach of 300 million, issues we plan to cover on "360" in coming days, culminating in an hour-long special Monday night. All of our reports will be framed with great stats, the kind people talk about at parties and everyone says, "Wow, I didn't know that." Here are a few. The first one deals with some factors that result in a growing population: * One birth every 7 seconds * One death every 13 seconds * One international migrant (net) every 31 seconds * Net gain of one person every 11 seconds (U.S. Census Bureau) That's right, the United States is gaining one person every 11 seconds. Whether this rapid growth will continue long into the future is debated by demographers, but it doesn't change the fact that for today, at least, we are a swiftly growing nation. And here are a few numbers that show just how swiftly we have grown: * 100 million people in 1915 * 200 million people in 1967 * 300 million people in 2006 * And 400 million in about another 40 years (Census and National Center for Health Statistics) Despite this rapid growth, the following numbers shows we have a long, long way to go before we catch the most world's most populous nations: * World: 6.5 billion * China: 1.3 billion * India: 1.1 billion * U.S.: 300 million (CIA -- The World Factbook) When Paul Ehrlich published "The Population Bomb" in 1968, the term "overpopulation" became a buzzword and a warning. Since then, many experts have discredited some of his most dire conclusions. But now, we have become a nation of 300 million people. What do you think of this milestone?
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10-12-2006, 09:52 PM	#2
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10-15-2006, 04:24 AM	#4
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	I edited this post since this is the chit chat board, and my comments more than likely would have turned this into a political debate.
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10-17-2006, 02:50 AM	#6
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	Less than 5 hours now before they are supposed to arrive... http://www.census.gov/main/www/popclock.html Only the third country in the world to celebrate this milestone.
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10-17-2006, 08:48 PM	#8
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10-15-2006, 01:21 AM	#3
BuddyHinton Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 31, 2006 Location: CA Posts: 441	And 100 million are illegal

10-18-2006, 12:13 AM	#10
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	You guys are waaaay behind. http://www.census.gov/population/www/popclockus.html for the latest stats.

12-07-2006, 02:05 AM	#13
BuddyHinton Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 31, 2006 Location: CA Posts: 441	In CA? Yep.

12-07-2006, 06:33 AM	#15
dragster58 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 12, 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 613	Hey I thought the U.S. had already hit that amount!!!