Varying Degrees of Poverty, Thinking Beyond ‘Poor’ and ‘Not Poor’

No Kids in the House: A Historical Look at Adults Living Without Children

Over the last 50 years, the percentage of adults living without children has climbed 19 percentage points from 52.5 percent in 1967 to 71.3 percent today based on an analysis of Current Population Survey data.

What’s in a Name

Despite the nation’s growing racial and ethnic diversity, the five most frequent American surnames in 2010 remained the same as in 2000 and were mainly reported by whites and blacks.

Collaboration Is Key to Producing Timely School District Poverty Estimates

Many factors play a role in a child’s educational success, and it is the mission of the U.S. Department of Education to promote excellence in education and ensure equal access.

The Foreign-Born by Urban-Rural Status of Counties: 2011-2015

According to the latest Census Bureau data, the foreign-born population, or anyone who is not a U.S. citizen at birth, comprised 13.2 percent of the overall U.S. population between 2011-2015.

Beyond the Farm: Rural Industry Workers in America

Rural America faces unique challenges and opportunities compared with urban America. However, the contributions of rural communities go far beyond the farm.

A Comparison of Rural and Urban America: Household Income and Poverty

The U.S. Census Bureau today released data that show that nationally, rural Americans have lower median household incomes than urban households.

Homes on the Range: Homeownership Rates Are Higher in Rural America

For decades, homeownership rates have been an important indicator of the health of housing markets all across the United States.

Rurality Matters

Today, about 60 million residents of the United States live in areas designated as rural by the U.S. Census Bureau. So, what exactly does rural look like?

Life Off the Highway: A Snapshot of Rural America

We are a nation of communities. The 2011-2015 American Community Survey statistics released today helps tell the story of us all — each city, town and neighborhood.

A Glance at the Age Structure and Labor Force Participation of Rural America

Rural America is older than urban America. The median age of all people living in rural areas is 43 years, compared with 36 years for urban areas.

Hispanic-Owned Businesses on the Upswing

With the recent conclusion of another annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, here are two sources of business data that show gains in America’s Hispanic-owned businesses.