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Census: U.S. Population Growth Rising Again

Associated Press — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:05:09 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — America's population is increasing a bit faster thanks to an improving economy, but not enough to lift growth above its lowest level since the Great Depression.

New 2012 census estimates offer the latest snapshot of the U

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Health Dept. Notes Wyoming Population Aging

Associated Press — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:34:12 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Department of Health is calling attention to the aging of the state's population and says residents should consider how to address that trend.

The 2010 census found that 12 percent of Wyoming's population was 65 years old or older

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Japan Population To Shrink By One-Third By 2060

Associated Press — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:52:22 +0000

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's rapid aging means the national population of 128 million will shrink by one-third by 2060 and seniors will account for 40 percent of people, placing a greater burden on the shrinking work force population to support the social security and tax systems

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Wyo Gets More Crowded, Diverse, Old [AUDIO]

Daniel Sandoval — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:30:07 +0000

The Wyoming Economic Analysis Division has compiled a summary for Wyoming from the 2010 Census.

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Wyoming's Population Experiences Its Fastest Growth Since 1980

Bruce Dougherty — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:44:43 +0000

CHEYENNE – The U.S. Census Bureau released the 2010 Census state population counts. This is the first set of population data released from the 2010 Census, which was conducted during the spring and summer months in order to count every person living in the United States

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