This paper examines the human and locational factors that influence patterns of residential mobility within metropolitan areas and discusses ways that public policy influences mobility patterns. The first section focuses on current demographic trends in central cities and suburbs, discussing data from the mid 1970s on population movement between…

Although the institutional structure of destination communities may remain unchanged by migration, the socioeconomic structure may be directly affected. Data from a statewide survey in Florida indicate that interstate migrants (who have lived in Florida less than 5 years), intrastate migrants (who have lived in Florida more than 5 years but in the…

This paper discusses American long-term experience with changes in the distribution of income since the turn of the century. It supplies quantitative documentation of a pronunced secular swing in inequality. Inequality indicators were on the rise up to 1914, exhibited no trend to 1926 or 1929, and traced out a well known egalitatian leveling up to…

The objective of this study is to examine and compare the determinants of migration for households grouped first by race and then by poverty level. Household demographic and economic characteristics are defined in the context of a linear probability function. A measure of the expected gain from migration is developed to reflect the relative…

This study, part of a larger project, reports information on the number of non-Canadian born children in opportunity classes and in the special vocational schools by sex, showing the mother tongue of the pupils and the percentage of non-Canadian-born pupils in these classes as compared to the general school population. In addition to obtaining…

Giving the socioeconomic profile of American Indians in Arizona and New Mexico, the document presented data on the United States Indian population; Indian population in these 2 states; education; employment; income; housing; and health. Data were collected around 1970. Some of the information was: (1) the 1970 census reported that 827,982 Indians…

The purpose of this study was to bring together, for planning purposes, the published data concerning the general and educational characteristics of the population of Berrien County, Michigan. The study was limited to data found in the United States Census and documents of the Berrien County Planning Commission. The study is divided into three…

Up to six years of data (the current year and the five previous years where available) are presented in Louisiana's District Composite Reports. Each year, this report is updated by adding the most current year?s data and deleting the data that are more than six years old. Incorporating longitudinal data in the District Composite Report enables…

This report focuses on two of New York City's emerging Latino populations, Colombians and Dominicans. The purpose is to present baseline data on socioeconomic indicators, economic status and labor force participation, and immigration and naturalization characteristics. When the information is available, comparative data are presented for other…

This conference presentation explores current patterns of public transfer receipt (such as earned income tax credit, public health insurance coverage, food stamps, and public assistance) among single-father families and provides an update on existing census-based research on characteristics of single-father families. Data were obtained from the…

Analysis of electoral, socioeconomic, and demographic data on Florida's 1964-1974 Democratic primary elections tested the hypothesis that electoral reforms, such as nonpartisan voting, discourage competition and participation in school board elections. Findings showed Florida's school elections, which lack the reforms, are more competitive than…

Describes characteristics of elderly Asian/Pacific Americans in the United States national population and in Denver, Colorado. Suggests that compared to Whites, Asian elderly are less satisfied with life; less adjusted to old age; more likely to perceive discrimination; and less able to feel that they control their lives. (Author/MJL)

Research on relationships between self-concept and school achievement and between self-concept of academic ability and school achievement is reviewed. Demographic research is also examined regarding differences relating to sex, socio-economic status, ethnicity, race, birth order, and age. (Author/MLW)

Suggests reasons for expecting an increase in the divorce rate for the population over age 65. Knowledge about the effects of marital status upon well-being suggests that being divorced or separated is detrimental to one's social and economic welfare in old age. (Author)