- The US Census Bureau found that White American deaths outnumber births in 26 states.
- The shift is driven by persistently low post-recession white fertility rates and higher mortality rates partially driven by opioid epidemic.
- These findings signal White Americans (as % of total population) may fall below 50% sooner than anticipated (2045).
- While many believe shift will benefit liberals, republicans could continue winning presidential electoral vote majorities until 2036 by gaining more support from non-college educated white voters (44% of eligible voters).
