Over the last several years, rural America has seen a growth in population and a reduction in the number of counties that are considered “persistent poverty” counties, according to the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS).
Population up, poverty down in rural America say researchers
A recent USDA ERS study showed that rural America is seeing gains in employment and population growth while also experiencing and overall decline in persistent poverty.
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