The 10 states diversifying the fastest

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The 10 states diversifying the fastest


February 26, 2015

By Thomas Young

Read More: http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/brook..._hsmi=16303374

Diversity Explosion Interactive: http://www.brookings.edu/research/in...sity-explosion

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Here are the 10 states that stand out when looking at the difference in share of the people of color aged 19 and younger compared to those aged 65 and older:

- 10. Rhode Island

Share of people of color 19 and under: 37%
Share of people of color 65 and older: 9%

- 9. Washington

Share of people of color 19 and under: 41%
Share of people of color 65 and older: 13%

- 8. Oklahoma

Share of people of color 19 and under: 45%
Share of people of color 65 and older: 15%

- 7. Delaware

Share of people of color 19 and under: 48%
Share of people of color 65 and older: 18%

- 6. Florida

Share of people of color 19 and under: 56%
Share of people of color 65 and older: 24%

- 5. Texas

Share of people of color 19 and under: 67%
Share of people of color 65 and older: 34%

- 4. California

Share of people of color 19 and under: 73%
Share of people of color 65 and older: 40%

- 3. New Mexico

Share of people of color 19 and under: 74%
Share of people of color 65 and older: 40%

- 2. Nevada

Share of people of color 19 and under: 62%
Share of people of color 65 and older: 26%

- 1. Arizona

Share of people of color 19 and under: 59%
Share of people of color 65 and older: 18%

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