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RFD Center Articles
Multiple Jobholding Rates Higher in Rural America
In several midwestern states more than 10 percent of workers hold more than one job. Many people working in small-scale agriculture take second jobs because they cannot earn enough money in farming to support their families. Others work part-time in farming because they enjoy the work, and can use the money to supplement their nonfarm income (September 2004).
Rural Kids Lagging in Health, Education
Children in rural America face many of the same challenges that are typically associated with children living in cities—and fare worse than urban kids on several key indicators of child well-being, according to new research from the Population Reference Bureau (July 2004).
One in Five Children in Rural America Lives in Poverty
The child poverty rate in 1999 was 21 percent in rural areas of the United States and 16 percent in urban areas. New metropolitan area definitions from the federal government draw attention to the critical needs of children living in remote areas (April 2004).
Slow Going for the Population in Rural America
New county population estimates show rapid growth in U.S. metro areas, and slow growth or population losses in much of small-town and rural America. (April 2004)
The Toll on Rural Commuters in the U.S.
In 2000, about 30 percent of small town and rural area residents in the United States commuted more than 30 minutes one way to work, and 4 percent commuted more than 90 minutes one way.
Manufactured Homes a Big Factor in Rural Homeownership in U.S.
The dream of owning one's home has come true, nowhere more so than in rural areas of the United States. The homeownership rate in rural America is 74 percent, compared with 65 percent in urban areas, according to the 2000 Census. In nonmetro locations, mobile homes account for 18 percent of all housing units, compared with 6 percent in metro areas and 8 percent for the nation as a whole. (March 2004)
Fifty Years of Demographic Change in Rural America
America's nonmetropolitan areas show a diverse pattern of demographic and economic change in recent decades. Many rural locales are diversifying their economies by attracting unusual new industries and offering amenities that draw in new residents, including retirees and increasing numbers of immigrants. (January 2003)
Child Poverty Remains High for Rural and Small-Town America
Despite the recession, poverty rates for families with children under 18 have held steady overall. But this national trend masks significant geographic differences. For kids in rural areas, the rate rose slightly. (July 2003)
A 50-Year Decline in the Child Population in Rural Areas
While the number of children in the U.S. has increased by 34% since 1950, the number living in rural areas has dropped significantly. Most of the population growth has occurred in the suburbs, where families are attracted to good schools, stable communities, and economic opportunities. (July 2003)
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