Then and Now

Then (1984)
US Population: 235,824,902
Life Expectancy: Males 65 Females 73
Dow Jones: High 1,287 Low 1,086
Federal Spending: $851.85 billion
Federal Debt: $1.5 trillion
Unemployment: 9.6%
US Avg. Cost of New Home: $97,600
Median Household Income: $22,415
Gallon of Gas: $1.21
Stamp: .20
Dozen eggs: $1.01
Gallon of Milk: $2.26

Now
US Population: 302,200,000
Life Expectancy: Males 70 Females 77
Dow Jones: High 11,633 Low 11,453
Federal Spending: $2931 billion
Federal Debt: $9.5 trillion
Unemployment: 5.7%
US Avg. Cost of New Home: $230,900
Median Household Income (2006): $48,201
Gallon of Gas: $4+
Stamp: .42
Dozen eggs (varies): $2.99
Gallon of Milk (varies): $3.59

Sources: US Census, US Dept. of Labor, Population Reference Bureau, Dept of Energy, Reuters, USPS, grocery store:)

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