What does the future hold for Green Bay?
Projecting demographic trends is as much art as science, and depends critically on one’s assumptions. This section presents projections for Green Bay’s Hispanic and foreign-born populations that assume a continuation of growth trends from the recent past. Obviously, there are many reasons why growth in these population groups might not continue at the same pace as in recent years. Local, state, or national policy changes—both in the U.S. and in the home countries of prospective immigrants—might stem the tide of immigration, or make Hispanics feel less welcome in Green Bay. A downturn in the local economy might make Green Bay a less attractive location for immigrants to settle. U.S. cities with labor shortages, particularly in the low-wage job sector, might aggressively court some of the same individuals and families who are currently settling in Green Bay, drawing them away from the city. Because of these possibilities, and many others, the numbers that appear below should be thought o
