Conditions and characteristics underlying the spatial distribution of Negroes in rural Southwestern Michigan are studied in this document. The migration of Negroes is traced into the area, the demographic composition is analyzed, and social and economic ties are compared with those of the white population. Census data and household interviews in 4…

Concentrating on two regions in Lower Michigan, this study investigated criteria for identifying occupationally unstable persons who contemplate migrating; significant characteristics of this group; and educational deficiencies. Data on population trends, school enrollments, and unemployment were collected; interviews were held with 283 unemployed…