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Workers at Risk During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Four in 10 Food Preparers and Servers Are Low-Income
A PRB analysis finds that workers in one of the hardest-hit sectors—food preparation and server-related occupations—are among the most economically vulnerable.
Why Are So Many Young Children Undercounted in the U.S. Census?
(2020) Children under the age of 5 face the highest risk of being undercounted in the U.S.
Changing Race and Ethnicity Questions on the U.S. Census Form Reflect Evolving Views
Census questions about race and ethnicity have evolved over time, as have Americans’ views about racial and ethnic identification.
The U.S. Population Is Growing Older, and the Gender Gap in Life Expectancy Is Narrowing
The current growth of the population ages 65 and older is unprecedented in U.S. history and has important implications for policymakers.
U.S. House Seats Are Shifting South and West Based on Population Changes
The Census Bureau’s state-level population estimates for 2018 provide a window into the potential redistribution of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives when the 2020 Census numbers are released.
The U.S. Population Is Growing at the Slowest Rate Since the 1930s
The pace of U.S. population growth is slowing, according to the Census Bureau’s 2018 estimates and 2020 projections, which provide a preview of 2020 Census results.
What Is a Household?
One person in each household is designated as the householder—the person, or one of the people ages 15 or older, in whose name the housing unit is owned, being bought, or rented.
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.