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Bookmark or Share- Where is ‘rural America,’ and what does it look like?It includes nearly 72 percent of the land area of the United States and 46 million people. Farms, ranches, grain elevators and ethanol plants reflect the enduring importance of agriculture. But,...
- Nation’s Urban and Rural Populations Shift Following 2020 CensusVermont was the most rural, with 64.9% of its population residing in rural areas. The states or territory with the largest rural populations are: Texas (4,744,808) North Carolina (3,474,661) Pennsylvania (3,061,630) Ohio (2,798,349)* The Census Bureau also defined the urban and rural areas in Puerto Rico.
- USDA ERS - Rural America at a Glance: 2022 EditionRural America has become more economically diverse over time, with increasing employment in health care, hospitality, and other service industries. The 2022 edition of Rural America at a Glance looks at the changing structure of economic sectors, the labor force, and job growth in rural areas.
- USDA ERS - Rural America at a Glance: 2023 EditionThe 2023 edition of Rural America at a Glance examines rural population and migration trends, poverty, housing insecurity, unemployment, and clean energy jobs. It finds that rural employment levels and annual growth rates have nearly returned to levels seen prior to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
- Myths And Realities Of America's Rural Economy - NPRRural communities are sometimes perceived as farmland with a homogenous population, but economist Gbenga Ajilore helps us explain the demographic and economic diversity within Rural America.
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