USDA Map Shows Rural Population Loss

15 Jun USDA Map Shows Rural Population Loss

The USDA Economic Research Service updated data on their Atlas of Rural and Small Town America to include population data from 2016-2017. The data shows, generally, a decrease in rural areas and increase in urban areas. The map also includes population comparisons to 2010, unemployment and jobs data, as well as income and veterans information. The interactive map lets you look across the nation at county-specific data for the various economic factors.