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May 15, 2018
1. Demographic and economic trends in urban, suburban and rural communities
Suburban counties are graying more rapidly than other types
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1. Demographic and economic trends in urban, suburban and rural communities
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Shrinking share of Americans in rural communities
Rural counties are the majority of U.S. counties, especially in the Midwest
Population growth in rural counties since 2000 has trailed other areas
Suburbs have gained population from international and domestic migration, while rural areas fell behind
Most rural counties in the Midwest have lost population
Rural counties as a whole have a higher share of older Americans than cities or suburbs
Suburban counties are graying more rapidly than other types
U.S. urban counties have no racial or ethnic majority
The share of residents who are foreign born is highest in urban areas
Overall number of poor residents has increased most in suburban areas
The share of adults who are college educated has increased in each community type
Prime-age employment has declined in rural areas overall
Earnings have declined since 2000 in all types of communities
What is a typical urban, suburban, or rural county?
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