short readsMar 8, 2021 Amid a pandemic and a recession, Americans go on a near-record homebuying spree The number of American homeowners increased by an estimated 2.1 million over the past year, according to the Census Bureau.
short readsSep 10, 2015 How the geography of U.S. poverty has shifted since 1960 The South continues to be home to many of America’s poor, though to a lesser degree than a half-century ago. In 1960, half (49%) of impoverished Americans lived in the South. By 2010, that share had dropped to 41%.
short readsApr 8, 2014 Rising cost of child care may help explain recent increase in stay-at-home moms The rising cost of child care may be among the factors behind a recent rise in the number of stay-at-home mothers.