Understanding a population’s age and sex composition yields insights into changing phenomena and highlights future social and economic challenges.
News
STATS FOR STORIES | NOVEMBER 2020
National Family Caregivers Month: November 2020
The 2019 American Community Survey counted 488,187 childcare workers; 761,338 personal care aides; and 65,992 personal care and service workers, all other.
STATS FOR STORIES | NOVEMBER 08, 2020
National STEM Day: November 8, 2020
The 2019 American Community Survey estimated the total civilian population age 16+ employed in STEM occupations at 10.8M. 26.7% are women and earn 84.1% of men.
STATS FOR STORIES | NOVEMBER 03, 2020
National Election Day (Presidential): November 3, 2020
For the 2016 Presidential Election, the Current Population Survey found 70.3% of voting-age citizens (population 224,059,000) were registered and 61.4% voted.
Publications
PUBLICATION | SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
The Older Population in Rural America: 2012-2016
This report uses 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year estimates to study the population 65 years and over in rural America.
PUBLICATION | OCTOBER 2018
The Population 65 Years and Older in the United States
This report provides a look at selected demographic, social, housing and economic characteristics of the 65 years and older population in the United States.
PUBLICATION | FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Subjective Well-Being of Eldercare Providers: 2012-2013
This is a research report on subjective well-being of eldercare providers, using data from the American Time Use Survey.