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Rural development is the process of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people living in rural areas, often relatively isolated and sparsely populated areas. [24] Often, rural regions have experienced rural poverty , poverty greater than urban or suburban economic regions due to lack of access to economic activities, and ...
The state with the lowest rural median household income was Mississippi ($40,200). Among rural areas, poverty rates varied from a low in Connecticut (4.6 percent) to a high in New Mexico (21.9 percent). [12] About 13.4 million children under the age of 18 live in rural areas of the nation. [12]
Nevertheless rural identity, deeply rooted in the land, has profoundly shaped American identity. There is a strong sense of community in rural areas, with residents working to find solutions to problems rather than abandoning their communities. Intellectuals often present rural areas as repositories of traditional American values and ways of life.
U.S. adults between the ages of 25 and 44 are eyeing small towns. "It’s been so much easier to connect with strangers and meet all sorts of people," says one 28-year-old who made the move.
“Relocating to a rural area can offer numerous advantages, such as a lower cost of living, reduced pollution and a more relaxed pace of life,” said Anna Annecca, senior care expert and ...
Rural development is the process of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people living in rural areas, often relatively isolated and sparsely populated areas. [1] Often, rural regions have experienced rural poverty , poverty greater than urban or suburban economic regions due to lack of access to economic activities, and ...
Academic institutions in rural areas are very much like factories in that the economic success of the community depends upon the success of the institution. However, academic institutions primarily offer medium-skilled or professional jobs, while factories tend toward low-skilled work. Examples: Ames, Iowa; Bath, Maine; Plainfield, Vermont.
By asking rural people – in more detail than usual – how they've metabolized recent changes in American life, Jacobs and Shea find that even rural voters who are doing just fine financially ...