Is America full?
Earlier this year, President Trump said the country is full.
Looking at several measures, the numbers tell a different story.
The population of the country grew 0.6 percent from 2017 to 2018, which is the lowest annual rate in eight decades.
In 2017, the U.S. birthrate hit a 30-year low, and it has continued to drop since then.
By 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that one-quarter of American workers will be 55 or older.
While some cities are growing, a majority of rural counties in the Midwest have seen their populations decline since 2010.
Two guests joined MPR News host Kerri Miller for a conversation about immigration policy and America's changing demographics.
Guests:
• Alan Gomez covers immigration for USA Today
• Jennifer Piscopo is an associate professor of politics at Occidental College