Conventional wisdom holds that the island of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, once had a large population that crashed after living beyond its means and stripping the island of resources. A new research study my colleagues and I conducted has struck another blow to this notion by using artificial intelligence to analyze satellite […]
Tag: population
Which Shelby County suburbs have seen the biggest population increases? How they rank
U.S. Census Bureau data released in May shows five of the six Shelby County suburban municipalities experienced population growth over the past 10 years. However, from 2013 to 2023, Shelby County’s population as a whole decreased 3.1%, dropping from 938,713 to 910,042. The list below compares the population change in the Shelby County suburbs in […]
Housing study looked at population, income, prices, types of housing. Here are the results
COSHOCTON − A recent housing analysis reveals Coshocton County has a severe lack of housing across the board related to price range and location. The Coshocton Port Authority and Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association worked with The Hamman Consulting Group on the study. The report was funded from a grant by Resilience Initiative for Southeastern and […]
American Community Survey update reveals population changes for Pittsburgh — with key asterisk
A major asterisk all but buries the lead when it comes to a new analysis by the University Center for Social and Urban Research at the University of Pittsburgh on population trends in the region generated from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. After decades of morale-sapping population declines for Pittsburgh and its surrounding […]
Haitian-led community center identifies challenges, pressing needs for immigrant population
Jun. 9—With the new Haitian Community help and support center operational for about two months, area Haitian leaders are getting a better idea of the needs of the community in Springfield. The Haitian Community Help and Support Center at 1530 S. Yellow Springs St. sees a large number of people seeking services such as help […]
The Top City with the Highest Homeless Population Per Capita in the US
Data shows regional population shift
Jun. 8—WILKES-BARRE — According to The Institute’s chief operating officer, Jill Avery-Stoss, demographics describe the features of a community. Each year, The Institute — a regional nonprofit that specializes in community-based research — publishes a series of indicators. These indicators are data points that can be used to explore changes and emerging trends in Northeast […]
Concerns about treatment of homeless population surface in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Advocates are raising concerns about the treatment of homeless individuals after rumblings of city and county officials trying to cut off access to a popular spot where they camp. Behind the Orrin King building in Oshkosh there’s a green space and some grates used to ventilate the building. Over the last […]
6 large cities in Ohio experienced population growth last year. Here they are
Are Ohio’s biggest cities growing or shrinking? What cities are growing the fastest? Thanks to a recently-released U.S. Census Bureau report tracking population changes from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, we now have the answers. Here’s what you need to know about the population shifts in the Buckeye State. Columbus remains one of […]
Fly population can severely impact calf and heifer weights if not managed property
The increase in temperatures brings with it an increase in flies. Flies, if left unmanaged, can present a significant challenge to the welfare and production of all our livestock species. Fly control is not a one-and-done treatment strategy. They require season long management, that may require a variety of approaches to seasonally address. The three main types of […]
Where do female veterans call home in Missouri? See maps about this growing population
While women have always been a part of military operations, the military has not always allowed them to serve in all positions and they haven’t always gotten recognition for their service. As opportunities for women in the US military have increased, the population of female veterans in the US has also grown. Since 2010, the […]
Which cities in Miami-Dade and Broward gained population? Take a look at Census list
Six cities in South Florida saw population increases in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But the cities are not among the fastest growing in Florida. MORE: Florida has two of the 15 fastest growing cities in the US, Census says Here’s what to know about what the Census found from July 2022 to […]