Singles, take note: With marriages at an all-time low, states in the South and West rank among the highest for couples hearing wedding bells. But many of these states also have higher rates of divorce.
The number of businesses in Virginia owned by people of Asian origin increased 46 percent from 2002 to 2007, outpacing the 21 percent overall growth rate of businesses in the state, according to U.S. Census Bureau research released Thursday.
Hispanics now outnumber blacks for the first time in most U.S. metropolitan areas, shifting the political and racial dynamics in cities once dominated by whites and blacks.
Biggest change was a 200 percent increase in Chesterfield
The job market suddenly looks brighter.
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Map shows how much the Hispanic population has grown in Richmond area localities.
See how the changes in Virginia's population could affect the redistricting process.
A interactive map shows how Virginia population has changed, according to the U.S. Census. (To go to the interactive map, click on the image above).
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