Renee Stepler Archives

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reportApr 19, 2016

2014, Foreign-Born Population in the United States Statistical Portrait

There were a record 42.2 million immigrants living in the U.S. in 2014, making up 13.2% of the nation’s population.
short readsFeb 24, 2016

Hispanic, black parents see college degree as key for children’s success

Hispanic and black parents are significantly more likely than white parents to place a high priority on college education for their children.
reportFeb 18, 2016

Smaller Share of Women Ages 65 and Older Are Living Alone

After rising steadily for nearly a century, the share of older Americans who live alone has fallen since 1990, largely because women ages 65 to 84 are increasingly likely to live with their spouse or their children.
short readsDec 17, 2015

5 key takeaways about parenting in changing times

A new Pew Research Center report looks at the challenges parents face in raising their children and how parenting approaches differ across demographic groups.
short readsNov 18, 2015

5 facts about family caregivers

Most American adults say a family member is caring for their aging parent who needs help handling their affairs or caring for themselves. And if they’re not already helping out a parent, most expect to do so someday.
reportMay 12, 2015

English Proficiency on the Rise Among Latinos

A record 33.2 million Hispanics in the U.S. speak English proficiently. While this share of Hispanics has been growing, the share that speaks Spanish at home has been declining over the past 13 years.