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Report: The 2026 Appalachian Regional Commission Chartbook

By Raquel Wojnar

Released by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and Population Reference Bureau (PRB), The Appalachian Region: A Data Overview from the 2020–2024 American Community Survey shows key improvements in Appalachia, including a decline in poverty rates and increased income levels and educational attainment.

2025 PRB Annual Report

By Julia Greene

In 2025, we continued working toward a world where leaders, advocates, and communities use demographic evidence to know who they serve, anticipate what’s coming, and act so that everyone can thrive.