Data Snapshots. On Appalachia: Population, Education, Employment, Income & Poverty, and Computer & Broadband Access (2014-2018)
A look at population, education, employment, income, poverty, and computer/broadband access in Appalachia 2014-2018.
Region: Northern America
Appalachian Region Data Overview from the 2014-2018 American Community Survey
The latest report on the Appalachian Region can help state and local policymakers build community capacity and strengthen economic growth.
The Demography of Dementia and Dementia Caregiving
Dementia is one of the nation’s most expensive old-age health conditions and the most time consuming for family caregivers.
Married Women With Children and Male Partners Do More Housework Than Single Moms
Specifically, married and cohabiting mothers report more housework than never-married or divorced/separated mothers, but all mothers report about the same amount of child-care time.
Family Life Is More Complicated Than Ever
(2020) The coronavirus pandemic—coupled with ongoing demographic trends—is making family life even more complicated for Americans.
Disadvantage for Black Families Compounded by Economic Circumstances of Kin
Race may be a social construct but it’s one with consequences that may span generations.
Oldest Areas May Be Hardest Hit: The Importance of Age Structure in Understanding Mortality During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Evidence to date suggests that deaths among people who have tested positive for the coronavirus are highest at older ages and near zero for young children.
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.