CORVALLIS - Many home gardeners may wonder what hybrids are, as they shop for seeds and vegetable starts in the spring. And they want to know if hybrids are better than standard, open-pollinated varieties. Next time you visit your local seed store or catalog, take a look at the name and description of each variety. Skip to Main Content Area
Between 2007 and 2014, the overall size of the U.S. adult population grew by about 18 million people, to nearly 245 million. But the share of adults who identify as Christians fell to just under 71%, or approximately 173 million Americans, a net decline of about 5 million.
The older population in 2030 is projected to be twice as large as in 2000, growing from 35 million to 71.5 million, and representing nearly 20% of the total U.S. population, according to a report from agingstats.gov. Gerontologists work with a variety of professionals to help provide adequate care for older adults.