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    May 15, 2018
    1. Demographic and economic trends in urban, suburban and rural communities

    Suburbs have gained population from international and domestic migration, while rural areas fell behind

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    Suburbs have gained population from international and domestic migration, while rural areas fell behind

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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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