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.
Region: Northern America
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.
U.S. Household Composition Shifts as the Population Grows Older; More Young Adults Live With Parents
Household size and composition play an important role in the economic and social well-being of families and individuals.
Children Are at the Forefront of U.S. Racial and Ethnic Change
(2020) The U.S.
Research Identifies New Strategies to Reduce Undercount of Young Children in U.S. 2020 Census
By Julia Greene
PRB identifies factors predicting where children under age 5 are more likely to be missed in the 2020 Census and develops a new undercount risk measure for young children.
Data 101 Tutorials on the American Community Survey
By asoares
In this video tutorial series, PRB introduces data users to the American Community Survey and provides key information about how to access and use ACS data.
Eliminating Smoking and Obesity Could Shrink U.S. Health Disparities, But Where People Live Matters Too
(2019) Smoking and obesity are the two leading causes of preventable death, disability, and chronic disease in the United States.