Poverty and Inequality Pervasive in Two-Fifths of U.S. Counties
By looking at the intersection of poverty and inequality in local areas—and how this has changed over time—we can produce a more complete picture of U.S. economic health.
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Citizenship Question Risks a 2020 Census Undercount in Every State, Especially Among Children
The addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 Census may put almost one in 10 U.S. households and nearly 45 million people at greater risk of not being counted―the question has been shown to reduce response rates. Undercount risk is particularly high among young children.
Women and Girls at Risk of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States
(2016) Although FGM/C is most prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, global migration patterns have increased the risk of FGM/C among women and girls living in developed countries, including the United States, according to PRB analysis published February 2015.
Sustainable Development Indicators: The Last Missing Piece of the 2030 Agenda
The 2015 adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was a major milestone for United Nations (UN) Member States seeking to jumpstart efforts to improve people’s lives and maintain a healthy planet.
In Harm’s Way: Hurricanes, Population Trends, and Environmental Change
2004) In September 2004, four devastating hurricanes and tropical storms killed more than 1,500 Haitians, destroyed roughly 90 percent of Grenada, and wreaked billions of dollars of damage on the southern United States.
In U.S., a Sharp Increase in Young Men Living at Home
(2011) More young adults—especially men—are delaying marriage and staying in their parents' homes, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Between 2007 and 2011, the number of young adults living at home rose from 4.7 million to 5.9 million—contributing to an increase in "doubled-up" households since the onset of the recession.1