It's not short term. The US, like most developing countries, will probably follow Japan with population decrease in the next 50-60 years. Fertility is below re

It's not short term. The US, like most developing countries, will probably follow Japan with population decrease in the next 50-60 years. Fertility is below replacement in most developed countries and as other countries get richer immigration is likely to decline. The earth's population is probably going to peak this century and start declining. In addition the increase depends on massive increases in Africa which may not happen due to technology like mobile phones and better education for women.