Prior to COVID-19, child poverty rates had reached record lows in U.S.
In 2019, the share of American children living in poverty was on a downward trajectory, reaching record lows across racial and ethnic groups.
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In 2019, the share of American children living in poverty was on a downward trajectory, reaching record lows across racial and ethnic groups.
In 2019, there were 58.3 births for every 1,000 women ages 15 to 44 in the United States, down from 59.1 in 2018.
White eligible voters were somewhat more likely to say they were contacted than Black, Hispanic or English-speaking Asian eligible voters.
The coronavirus outbreak inflicted disruptions on 2020 census operations, raising questions about how accurate the decennial count will be.
The number of American homeowners increased by an estimated 2.1 million over the past year, according to the Census Bureau.
Earnings overall have held steady through the pandemic in part because lower-wage workers experienced steeper job losses.
124 lawmakers today identify as Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander or Native American, a 97% increase over the 107th Congress of 2001-02.
Here’s how the COVID-19 recession is affecting labor force participation and unemployment among American workers a year after its onset.
A new Pew Research Center report takes a closer look at Jewish Americans. Here are 10 of our key findings.
Jews ages 18 to 29 are just as likely as those 65 and older to say they attend religious services at least monthly (22% each).
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