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Question 1
The U.S. Population in 2000 is estimated at 274 million. How many of these people were foreign born?
A. 38 Million
B. 55 Million
C. 10 Million
D. 28 Million
Correct Answer: (D. 28 Million) In 2000, 28 million of the 274 million U.S. population were foreign born. This representing approximately 10% of the total.
Question 2
In 1999, median earnings for native workers with year round, full time jobs was about $32,000. What was the median earnings for the foreign born?
A. $32,000
B. $24,000
C. $25,000
D. $18,000
Correct Answer: (C. $25,000) The median earnings for the foreign born was $25,000.
Question 3
In 2000, 26% of natives are estimated to have a bachelor's degree or more. What percentage of the foreign born have a bachelor's degree or more?
A. 45%
B. 26%
C. 22%
D. 11%
Correct Answer: (B. 26%) 26% of the foreign born have a Bachelor's Degree or More.
Question 4
Median age of the native population in 2000 is estimated to be 35 years old. What is the median age of the foreign-born population?
A. 38 years old
B. 48 years old
C. 33 years old
D. 15 years old
Correct Answer: (A. 38 years old) The median age of the foreign born is 38 years old.
Question 5
People born in Latin America make up the largest percentage of foreign born in the United States with 51%. What proportion do people born in Asia make up?
A. 10%
B. 34%
C. 26%
D. 15%
Correct Answer: (C. 26%) People born in Asia represent the second largest group of foreign born people.
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