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Powers, Mary G. – Ethnicity, 1978
This paper examines the relationship between the socioeconomic status of selected ethnic groups in metropolitan areas and the extent of foreign stock in the areas, with some control for size and regional classification. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Blacks, Comparative Analysis, Ethnic Distribution, Ethnic Groups
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And Others; Roof, Wade Clark – Social Forces, 1976
Based on an analysis of the age, size, percent black, and occupational income differential in 32 southern cities, the findings show that age is still the strongest predictor of residential segregation. (Author)
Descriptors: Age Groups, Blacks, Comparative Analysis, Dropouts
Beale, Calvin L. – 1976
Late in 1973 it became evident that the trend of population growth in the U.S. had turned toward rural and small town areas. Growth and migration rates for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas were compared. Counties were classified by certain basic functional characteristics, and the trend was examined in those that were dominated by some…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Demography, Metropolitan Areas, Migration Patterns
Clifford, William B. – 1977
Estimates of population change and the components of change for North Carolina and its counties were made for the 1970-75 period. Attention was given to the growth patterns in the metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas of North Carolina and the southern region. Data showed that the state's population grew at a faster rate during this period than…
Descriptors: Birth Rate, Census Figures, Comparative Analysis, Death
de Torres, Juan – 1968
The results of an effort to develop a body of internally consistent economic data which facilitate comparison of the population, housing, employment, and income characteristics of 56 Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas with a population of over 500,000 are reported in this publication. Part of a continuing research program on local government…
Descriptors: Census Figures, Comparative Analysis, Demography, Economic Factors
Pfannstiel, Daniel C.; Hunter, Starley M. – 1968
The purpose of the project was to determine the most effective teaching methods for reaching the Mexican American population of El Paso, Texas, with Extension educational programs. An initial study in 1962 brought into focus characteristics and situations of Mexican American families for the purpose of evaluation. One population was subjected to…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Demography, Educational Methods, Expenditures
Pearce, Diana – 1980
A research project was conducted based on the hypothesis that metropolitan school desegregation, by removing white enclaves in the schools, has an effect on the way housing choices are made and results in lower levels of housing segregation. By comparing seven pairs of cities that are otherwise similar (in terms of size, region, minority…
Descriptors: Advertising, Comparative Analysis, Desegregation Effects, Desegregation Plans