Constructing and Interpreting Age/Sex Population Pyramids Assignment

In this assignment, you will construct and interpret age/sex population pyramids. There are two parts to this assignment. Please be sure to read the directions clearly and answer all parts of the assignment.

Use the following hyperlink to access population data from the United States’ Census. You should be directed to a page that has a data table for the total United States’ population for 2019.

1. Using the “1 GEO” button, I want you to select oneregion and create a population pyramid. You may use either a state (including Puerto Rico) or a county. Please note the level of geographic detail that you are using (e.g., whether it is a state, city, metropolitan area).
2. Create a population pyramid using Excel. Following convention, label the axes, identify males and females using differing colors, provide a title for the pyramid, and identify your data source. I will deduct points for each component missing from your population pyramid.
3. When you are done, discuss your findings using 2 – 3 paragraphs. For example, you might summarize the major city characteristics, discuss why the pyramid is shaped the way it is, what group resides in this area, public services needed by this group, special problems the group might be expected to have, or what kinds of products have a market here.

The United Nations provides population-level data for most nations in the world. These data can be obtained on this page of the United Nations’ website. Scroll down to the files labeled “Populations by Age Groups – Male” and “Populations by Age Groups – Female.” Download each file. It may a take a second, as they are quite large.

1. Create a population pyramid for the United States using Excel. Following convention, label the axes, identify males and females using differing colors, provide a title for the pyramid, and identify your data source. I will deduct points for each component missing from your population pyramid.
   
   
2. Describe, in complete sentences, what the population pyramid for the United States shows. For example, you may want to summarize the general characteristics of the United States in the year that data are available. You might also explain why the pyramid is shaped the way that it is, what the population structure suggests, and attempt to explain any clear trends (e.g., the baby boomers). This should take several sentences.

3. Identify a second nation of your choosing and create a population pyramid using Excel. Following convention, label the axes, identify males and females using differing colors, provide a title for the pyramid, and identify your data source. I will deduct points for each component missing from your population pyramid.
   1. Important:You must consider what year your data are from! Make sure that the data used for the United States’ population pyramid and your second nation’s population pyramid are the same.
4. Describe, in complete sentences, what the population pyramid for this nation shows. For example, you might explain why the pyramid is shaped the way that it is, what the population structure suggests, and attempt to explain any clear trends. Based on this pyramid, at what stage in the demographic transition does this nation reside? Why do you believe this to be the case? This should take several sentences.

5. Compare and contrast the population pyramids for the United States and the nation of your choosing. In doing this, use complete sentences. This should take several sentences.