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Moore, Joan W. – 1966
Comprising the second largest minority group in the United States, 87% of the Mexican American population live in five states in the Southwest. Characterized by a high birth rate, continuous immigration, and low income, the Mexicqn American population is an increasing source of concern in a welfare-oriented society. Educational attainment levels…
Descriptors: Age Differences, De Facto Segregation, Dependents, Educationally Disadvantaged
Fratoe, Frank A. – 1978
Despite developmental efforts and a relatively larger population growth rate in nonmetro areas since 1970, rural/nonmetro people are still behind their metro counterparts in terms of wage levels, family income, adequacy of housing, and access to essential public services like education and health care. Rural public school education lags behind…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Education, Ancillary Services, Career Choice
Morrison, Peter A. – 1977
The paper highlights economic and social problems that current population trends in New York State are likely to create. Major features of population change in New York are: (1) transition from steady growth to near stability; (2) an end to metropolitan growth statewide and the onset of decline in four of the state's ten Standard Metropolitan…
Descriptors: Age Groups, Demography, Enrollment, Enrollment Influences