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Rural America is a diverse collection of places outside metropolitan areas, with 46 million people and 72 percent of the land area of the U.S. Learn about the population trends, diversity,...
Rural America is a term that refers to sparsely populated areas with low housing density and far from urban centers. Learn how the Census Bureau defines rural based on population thresholds, density, distance and land use, and see data and stories about rural life.
How does poverty, employment, disability and other factors affect rural and urban life in the U.S.? See data and analysis from sociologists, economists, geographers and historians on the...
Most of America’s rural areas are doomed to decline. Others define the population losses in terms of widespread declines in demand for middle skill jobs due to automation and outsourcing in...
This report explores rural Americans' personal experiences with health, social, civic, and economic issues in their local communities. It covers topics such as financial insecurity, health care access, housing problems, internet access, quality of life, and community values.
This report explores the diversity and challenges of rural communities across the U.S., highlighting the experiences of different groups and regions. It challenges the dominant narratives and...
Given the changing nature of the rural economy, the lack of upward mobility in many rural communities, and the persistent gap in unemployment and poverty rates between metro and nonmetro...
Rural America became more racially and ethnically diverse over the last decade. Contrary to the dominant narratives that use “rural” as a synonym for “white,” 24% of rural Americans were people...
How did the Country Life Movement of the early 20th century ignore the voices and experiences of women and minority farmers? Learn about the history and challenges of rural life in the US from this article and its sources on JSTOR.
Explore the history, culture, benefits, and challenges of rural America. Take a deep dive into previously undiscussed issues of the hollowing out of our rural, agrarian communities, and what is...