In the News

Typically, we're a nation of mobility. We have one of the highest migration rates in the world, and it's been very important to keep our economy fueled.

August 29, 2013, William H. Frey, MSN Money

Blog Post

Shift to a Majority-Minority Population in the U.S. Happening Faster than Expected

June 19, 2013 | comments

In the News

More so than ever, we need to recognize the importance of young minorities for the growth and vitality of our labor force and economy.

June 13, 2013, William H. Frey, The Associated Press

Opinion

A Big City Growth Revival?

May 28, 2013

Paper

Minority Turnout Determined the 2012 Election

May 10, 2013

Opinion

Economic Improvement Nudges U.S. Migration to Normal

March 15, 2013

In the News

More than 70 percent of today's baby boomers and seniors are white, and they grew up during a time when the nation's minority population was relatively small and consisted mainly of African Americans. By contrast, 40 percent of those under age 35 belong to minority groups. They have grown up during a period when racial mingling is the norm at school, work, social occasions and houses of worship.

March 14, 2013, William H. Frey, Phys.org

In the News

The fact that outer suburban growth has continued to falter two years after the recession ended calls into question whether today’s younger generations will hold the same residential preferences as their forebears.

February 26, 2013, William H. Frey, The International

Interview | National Journal

Three "Must-Knows" Regarding Immigration

January 30, 2013

In the News

We need to have an immigration policy that recognizes the labor-force needs of this country, whatever they are. Clearly, we focus on the high-skilled workers because they have the greatest productivity for the economy. But low-skilled jobs are important, too. As we get a bigger middle-class population, we will need people to work in many of those lower-skilled jobs which may not be filled with our existing population.

January 30, 2013, William H. Frey, National Journal