Urbanization, Industrialization, and Social Change (9B) Practice Test

A labor market analyst examined economic restructuring in a mid-sized city transitioning from textile mills to a mixed economy with advanced manufacturing. Over 8 years, the proportion of jobs requiring postsecondary training increased, and wage growth was concentrated among credentialed workers. A household survey ($n=1{,}100$) found that adults without credentials were more likely to report multiple job holding and missed bills.

Which demographic change is consistent with the information presented?

A housing researcher assessed how migration to a booming metro affected living arrangements among young adults. Among newcomers ages 22–30 ($n=600$), 39% lived with non-kin roommates compared with 18% among same-age long-term residents ($n=600$). Newcomers cited high rents and job search uncertainty; they also reported forming “shared household rules” for chores and expenses. The researcher framed this as an adaptive household strategy under urban labor and housing pressures.

Based on the information presented, which outcome is most likely?