Posts Tagged Census
New Census survey shows Virginia below average poverty levels
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 12, 2024
The U.S. Census Bureau does more than just count US residents. It also conducts annual surveys which aim to better understand the wellbeing of those people.
The American Community Survey is one such measure, and data released this week shows Virginia is doing better than the rest of the country. Brad Kutner has more.
New Census figures shows a declining median household income in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 15, 2023
Some new numbers from the Census Bureau are ringing alarm bells in Virginia. Michael Pope explains what it means for Virginia’s economy.
New data: child poverty rates in Virginia are ticking up
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 14, 2023
New Census numbers are raising alarm bells about child poverty in Virginia. Michael Pope explains why.
New Census Data Suggests Housing Construction is Bouncing Back
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 23, 2021
New numbers from the Census Bureau show how the housing boom is shaping construction across Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
Salvadorans Seeking Shelter From War-Torn Country Flock to Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 3, 2016
Credit: Allison McKellar / Creative Commons
Salvadorans are flocking to Virginia, a trend that new Census numbers say has increased since the civil war in El Salvador ended more than 20 years ago. One center of that community is a neighborhood in Alexandria. Michael Pope reports.
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