This paper explores the nation's changing child population based on data from the 2010 census. While the number of U.S. children increased only slightly, the demographic shifts within the population were considerable. Some areas of the country (Nevada and Texas) and some demographic groups (including children of mixed race) grew significantly,…

The rural black population outside the South is characterized as an extremely small number whose presence is largely adventitious, attracted by circumstances that do not lead to permanent residence. In this population, an extraordinary number live in group quarters rather than households, are military rather than civilian and are in hospitals or…

Complete data on the basic demographic characteristics of the inhabitants of the United States from the 1980 Census of Population are presented in this report. Eleven pages of maps and charts show information on various geographical regions of the United States (regions, divisions, standard metropolitan statistical areas, standard consolidated…

Prevalence data on mental retardation is presented including international estimates on general prevalence, age directions, geographical variations within the United States, racial and ethnic variations, economic class distributions, family variations, and population distribution in institutions. Statistics are also provided in areas of specific…

The purpose of this monograph is to examine the major changes that have taken place in the Negro population as they are reflected in census data since 1870. The 1960 Census of Population provides the most recent data used except in Chapter VII where data for 1965 were available. The distribution of the Negro population since 1870 by regions and by…

This report presents social and economic statistics for the population of the United States below the low-income level in 1971, based on the March 1972 Current Population Survey. Included are data on selected characteristics of the population below the low-income level in 1971, such as geographic distribution, race and ethnic origin, family…

The report discusses and presents tables of statistical data related to the voting rate in the 1976 Presidential election. Focusing upon social and demographic characteristics of the civilian noninstitutional population of voting age in 1976, the report presents data by age, race, sex, family income, education, geographic region, household…

This report summarizes the data about minority group scientists and engineers obtained as part of a national survey of scientific and engineering personnel in 1972. Information pertaining to minority group college students enrolled in engineering is also discussed briefly. Data presented on overall distribution patterns indicate that persons of…

The statewide population data presented in this document should assist education program planners and policymakers in making judgments about the priority educational needs of adults in different areas of Colorado. Arranged into 4 major sections, the document presents over 35 statistical tables about Colorado's population size and growth, age and…