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Reports on Rural America – Demographic Trends in Rural and Small Town America

Historically, rural places have lost population. However,
since the rural rebound of the 1970s, the story of
migration into and out of rural areas has become more
complex.

Immigration and racial diversity has increased in rural
places, and will likely continue to increase.

Farming no longer dominates. Places with high
amenities are attracting new migrants into rural areas.

As policymakers consider responses to the issues being
faced in nonmetropolitan areas, it is critical that rural
constituencies have a seat at the table.

KENNETH JOHNSON

Full Report: http://www.matr.net/files/DemographicTrendsinRuralandSmallTownAmerica.pdf

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(Many thanks to Monica L. Babine at the Center to Bridge the Digital Divide at Washington State University http://www.cbdd.wsu.edu for passing this along. Russ)

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