The Who, What, and Where of America: Understanding the American Community Survey

The Who, What, and Where of America provides a sampling of key demographic information, covering the United States, every state, each metropolitan statistical area, and all counties and cities with a population of 20,000 or more. It includes social and economic estimates on age and race, health care coverage, marital history, education attainment, income and occupation, commute time to work, employment status, home values and monthly costs, veteran status, and size of home or rental unit.

Format: Hardback
Length: 322 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

The Who, What, and Where of America is a comprehensive guide that provides a sampling of key demographic information about the United States, its states, metropolitan statistical areas, and counties and cities with a population of 20,000 or more. This resource covers a wide range of topics, including age, race and ethnicity, household structure, education, employment, income, migration, housing, and transportation.

To enhance understanding of the data presented, each section is preceded by highlights and ranking tables that show how areas diverge from the national norm. These research aids are invaluable for gaining insights into the ACS data and for highlighting the key messages it conveys about who we are, what we do, and where we live.

The data is presented in a user-friendly format, with each topic divided into four tables revealing the results of the data collected from different types of geographic areas in the United States, generally with populations greater than 20,000.

Table A. States provides social and economic estimates on the ways American communities are changing with regard to age and race. Table B. Counties offers similar information for counties, while Table C. Metropolitan Areas provides estimates for metropolitan areas. Table D. Cities provides estimates for cities.

In this edition, readers will find social and economic estimates on various aspects of American communities, including:

Age and race: This section provides estimates on the age distribution, race and ethnicity composition, and Hispanic origin of the population in different geographic areas. It also includes information on the median age, the percentage of people aged 65 and older, and the percentage of people of different races and ethnicities.

Health care coverage: This section provides estimates on the percentage of people with health insurance coverage, as well as the percentage of people who are uninsured. It also includes information on the types of health insurance coverage and the prevalence of chronic diseases.

Marital history: This section provides estimates on the marital status of the population, including the percentage of people who are married, divorced, widowed, and never married. It also includes information on the median age at first marriage and the percentage of people who have ever been married.

Education attainment: This section provides estimates on the educational attainment of the population, including the percentage of people with a high school diploma or equivalent, the percentage of people with a bachelor's degree or higher, and the percentage of people with a graduate or professional degree.

Income and occupation: This section provides estimates on the income distribution, the median household income, and the percentage of people in different occupations. It also includes information on the unemployment rate and the percentage of people who are self-employed.

Commute time to work: This section provides estimates on the average commute time to work for workers in different geographic areas. It also includes information on the percentage of workers who commute by car, public transportation, or other means.

Employment status: This section provides estimates on the employment status of the population, including the percentage of people who are employed, unemployed, and underemployed. It also includes information on the percentage of people who are part-time workers and the percentage of people who are self-employed.

Home values and monthly costs: This section provides estimates on the median home values and the median monthly costs of housing in different geographic areas. It also includes information on the percentage of homeowners and the percentage of renters.

Veteran status: This section provides estimates on the veteran population in different geographic areas, including the percentage of people who are veterans and the percentage of people who are active duty military.

Size of home or rental unit: This section provides estimates on the size of the average home or rental unit in different geographic areas. It also includes information on the percentage of single-family homes and the percentage of multifamily homes.

The Who, What, and Where of America is the latest title in the County and City Extra Series of publications from Bernan Press. Other titles in the series include County and City Extra, County and City Extra: Special Decennial Census Edition, and Places, Towns, and Townships.

This comprehensive guide provides valuable insights into the demographic landscape of the United States and its communities, helping policymakers, researchers, and individuals understand the changing dynamics of our society. Whether you are interested in exploring trends in age and race, examining health care coverage, or understanding the economic and social factors that shape our communities, this resource is an essential tool for gaining a deeper understanding of the world around us.

Weight: 1070g
Dimension: 224 x 290 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781636710785
Edition number: Tenth Edition