demographic shift
Coverage of demographic shift in the Nexus archive.
- America's housing market could run out of something more important than homes
America's housing market faces a potential shift from a shortage of homes to a shortage of buyers due to slower population growth, an aging population, and reduced immigration. The Mortgage Bankers Association report highlights regional variations in market impacts, with areas like Texas and Florida likely to see softer prices as construction increases, while the Northeast and Midwest may continue experiencing price growth due to constrained new construction.
- Demography and life histories across the Roman frontier in Germany 400–700 ce
Analysis of 258 ancient genomes from southern Germany reveals a major demographic shift during the late fifth century, yet family structures persisted from Late Roman times, demonstrating cultural continuity despite profound demographic reorganization.