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People are moving away from homeownership

Posted on June 28th, 2022

Home ownership has traditionally been a perception of prosperity and financial security in the United States. However, the share of…
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New Multi-State Research Project Focuses on Rural Healthcare

Posted on June 14th, 2022

A new multi-state research project based in the North Central region has formed and is looking for new members. A…
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Black Household Income Rises Across the North Central Region

Posted on April 13th, 2022

Every year, in February, America celebrates Black History Month to acknowledge the achievements of African Americans and their crucial role…

Official and Supplemental Poverty Measures in the Midwest

Posted on February 28th, 2022

In recognition of National Poverty in America Awareness Month, the U.S. Census Bureau provided a picture of poverty in the…

RRDC, NCRCRD celebrate 50 years of rural development

Posted on January 26th, 2022

August will mark 50 years since President Richard Nixon signed the Rural Development Act of 1972, creating the Rural Regional…

Rural-Urban Classification used by NCRCRD

Posted on January 20th, 2022

Researchers, federal agencies, and policymakers may employ different definitions of rural and urban. For example, some definitions use population density…
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Educational attainment of American Indians and Alaska Natives has risen in Midwest

Posted on December 8th, 2021

November 2021 is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. This article presents statistics for American Indian and Alaska Native…

Disability Employment in the North-Central Region

Posted on November 2nd, 2021

October 1st is the first day of the National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) led by the U.S. Department of…

Hispanic population in the North Central Region

Posted on October 1st, 2021

September 15 to October 15 is national Hispanic American Heritage Month. During this Month, Americans pay tribute to the generations…

Earnings of Working Women

Posted on September 2nd, 2021

In 2019, women who were full-time workers (35 hours or more per week) had median weekly earnings on the level…