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Rural Research Briefs are a series of data and findings from the recently released decennial Census and American Community Survey (ACS), highlighting various social, economic, and housing characteristics of rural Americans.

RURAL RESEARCH BRIEF: Homelessness Continues to Increase in the U.S. and in Rural America

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2024…
The Persistence of Poverty in Rural America - Rural Research Brief Cover - 2021Housing Assistance Council

The Persistence of Poverty in Rural America

Persistently poor counties are classified as having poverty rates…
An Update on Maturing Mortgages in USDA’s Section 515 Rural Rental Housing ProgramHousing Assistance Council

An Update on Maturing Mortgages in USDA’s Section 515 Rural Rental Housing Program

Rural America is Losing Affordable Rental Housing at an Alarming…
Covid-19 in rural America Rural Research Brief Cover - July 31, 2019Housing Assistance Council

COVID-19 in Rural America: Updated July 31, 2021

The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) presents summary findings…

RURAL RESEARCH BRIEF: Housing Insecurity During COVID-19

COVID-19 has disrupted nearly every aspect of life and culture…

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