Amanda Lee
Former Research Associate
Featured News & Insights
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What the 2020 U.S. Census Will Tell Us About a Changing America
(2019) This exclusive preview of the upcoming decennial census reveals population shifts with major implications for the nation’s political, social, and economic future.

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U.S. Poverty Thresholds and Poverty Guidelines: What’s the Difference?
There are two different U.S. poverty measures, both often referred to as “poverty level”—one based on poverty thresholds and one based on poverty guidelines.

Featured Resources
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U.S. Homeownership Rates Fall Among Young Adults, African Americans
Since 2010, homeownership rates for most racial/ethnic groups have held steady or increased, but the rate for blacks has continued to drop, especially among young adults.

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The 2019 American Community Survey Includes Changes to Several Questions
Each year, a representative sample of 3.5 million addresses nationwide is randomly selected to participate in the American Community Survey (ACS), which provides information on the economic, social, housing, and demographic characteristics of communities on a continuous basis.
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U.S. Poverty Thresholds and Poverty Guidelines: What’s the Difference?
Have you ever worked with data about the federal poverty level and wondered what that level was?

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Majority of People Covered by Medicaid and Similar Programs Are Children, Older Adults, or Disabled
Medicaid provides health insurance coverage to more people than any other single program in the United States, with coverage for low-income children, adults, seniors, and those with disabilities.
