Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast Immigration, Depopulation & Their Impact on the Economy and Housing Market with Ken Gronbach
Aug 1, 2025
Demographer Ken Gronbach dives into how immigration, aging, and depopulation influence the U.S. economy and housing market. He discusses the impact of Latino immigration and the shift towards an AI workforce. Gronbach highlights the challenges millennials face in home ownership and the migration of retirees to warmer states. He also emphasizes the growing trend of single-person households and advocates for balanced immigration policies to harness the economic contributions of diverse communities.
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Global Depopulation and Aging
- The world population has dropped 50% in the last 50 years, shifting to an aging demographic.
- The US will become a nation dominated by elderly, especially baby boomers moving to warm states.
Latino Immigration Sustains Economy
- Latino population growth in the US is vital to sustaining the labor force and economy.
- Latinos' above replacement-level fertility will help prevent demographic decline.
Invest in Hispanic Real Estate Growth
- Understanding Hispanic demographic growth is crucial for real estate investors.
- Hispanic communities remain large homebuyers, influencing housing market dynamics.