American Demographics

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Northeast: Rising Tide in the East

The Northeast continues to report a lower jobless rate than any other region

South: Dixie’s Dueling Demographics

This Census Bureau region shows trending that’s as diverse as its population

Midwest: Mixed Messages in the Middle

The Midwest is still feeling cautious when it comes to spending

West: Panning for Prosperity

Still suffering from soaring unemployment rates and a real estate nightmare, the West remains in the economic doldrums