U.S. Teenage Births Hit Record Lows—and Could Drop Further If Contraceptives Were More Accessible
The challenges of experiencing poverty can constrain consistent contraceptive use.
Area of Expertise: The U.S. Census and Public Data
Why the 2020 American Community Survey Is Different and Why It Matters
The COVID pandemic impeded data collection for the United States’ premier survey of local communities. How can we measure a changing America?
2021 KIDS COUNT Data Book Details Progress and Challenges in Child Well-Being Before and During COVID Pandemic
By Julia Greene
The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT Data Book is an annual assessment of how children are faring in the United States and in each state.
Appalachia’s Strengths and Vulnerabilities Before COVID Pandemic: Report Offers Benchmark
Longstanding vulnerabilities suggest that some groups in Appalachia risk greater hardship related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Unequal Health Care Access and Quality Contribute to U.S. Racial Health Disparities Among Older Adults
Older Black adults are less likely than their white peers to have private insurance and more likely to rely on Medicaid or Medicare as their only health insurance.
COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa Appear Vastly Undercounted
Without better COVID-19 data, countries may struggle to identify priority populations for vaccines and secure the donor assistance they need to save lives.
Why Is the U.S. Birth Rate Declining?
In 2020, the U.S. TFR dropped to 1.64, the lowest level ever recorded.
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By Julia Greene
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How Did State Populations Change 2010-2020?
The U.S. Census Bureau released the first results from the 2020 Census: total population for the nation, states, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.