Demographics

INSTITUTE INDEX: As diversity in schools increases, so does segregation

By Allie Yee

August 29, 2014 - The total student population in the U.S. is projected to become majority minority this year, but the South hit this milestone six years ago. Demographic changes have been sweeping Southern schools, introducing new racial dynamics in what has traditionally been a black and white story while progress on racial integration slips.

The South's child well-being crisis

By Sue Sturgis

July 22, 2014 - A new report looks at the well-being of children by state and finds that those living in Appalachia and the South are facing especially difficult conditions, including growing poverty and economic inequality. It calls for smart investments to ensure all children have the chance to live up to their full potential.

Demographics

Moving South: New data shows Southern region attracting most newcomers

By Chris Kromm

December 6, 2012 - Especially since the Great Recession, people in the U.S. aren't moving as much as they used to. But new Census data shows that for those who do move, the South is the most popular destination.

What does plummeting immigration from Mexico mean for the South?

By Chris Kromm

April 24, 2012 - Over the last decade, the South's Latino communities have grown faster than anywhere else in the country. But new studies show that immigration from Mexico has plummetted -- and is likely in net decline.

CENSUS WATCH: Surprising growth in South's Latino communities

By Chris Kromm

March 15, 2011 - The growth of Hispanic/Latino communities in Southern states is a story that has unfolded over two decades, but it's still managing to shatter the expectations of demographers and government officials.

How the bad economy could hurt the 2010 Census count: The North Carolina example

By Chris Kromm

March 31, 2010 - Yesterday, the Institute for Southern Studies released a report showing how the economic crisis could spell trouble for the 2010 Census count, looking at the example of recession-rocked North Carolina.

Counting in a Crisis

By Chris Kromm

March 30, 2010 - Economic woes put North Carolina counties in danger of undercount in 2010 Census Study ranks 100 N.C. counties by risk level of losing millions of dollars in federal funds due to job losses, housing crisis

CENSUS WATCH: Rights groups ask ICE to stop raids for Census

By New America Media

March 15, 2010 - Immigrant rights advocates have sent a letter to President Barack Obama and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano asking them to immediately suspend all immigration enforcement activities through the end of the year in order to decrease fear within immigrant communities and encourage their participation in the 2010 Census.

CENSUS WATCH: Undercounting the children

By Sue Sturgis

January 8, 2010 - This March, census forms will be delivered to every residence in the Unite

CENSUS WATCH: Census mulls how to fix undercount

By New America Media

October 8, 2009 - By Erik Fowle, New America Media