Between now and 2050, __________ will account for a full 90 percent of the growth in the total U.S. population.
A) increasing birth rates
B) immigration from Canada
C) increasing life spans
D) declining death rates
E) minority population growth

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The primary driver of population growth in the United States between now and 2050 is expected to be the growth of the minority population. This includes both natural increase (births minus deaths) within minority communities and immigration from countries other than Canada. Increasing birth rates, increasing life spans, and declining death rates may contribute to overall population growth, but the growth of the minority population is projected to be the most significant factor, accounting for 90 percent of the total increase.

Between Now and 2050, __________ Will Account for a Full