American Families
This Population Bulletin analyzes the American family in the latter half of the 20th century to better understand what changes in the family portend for the first half of the 21st century. (December 2000)
An Urbanizing World
This Population Bulletin examines sources, trends, and challenges of urban population change in less developed and more developed regions. Among more developed countries, particular attention is given to the United States. (September 2000)
America's Diversity and Growth: Signposts for the 21st Century (PDF: 515KB)
This Population Bulletin discusses many of the "signposts" of the U.S. population, including robust population growth, increasing life expectancy, continued immigration, changes in the family, increased education levels, and population growth outside urban areas. (June 2000)
U.S. Has Highest Fertility Rate in Industrialized World
The fertility rate in the U.S. is about 2.1 children per woman. In Europe the rate is about 1.4 children per woman. Why the difference? (Population Bulletin, June 2000)
Attaining Global Health: Challenges and Opportunities (PDF: 294KB)
This Population Bulletin looks at trends in health over the past century and identifies the ways that we can pursue the goal of better global health. The authors explore the multiple factors that determine health and stress the need for action from the individual to the international level to improve health. (March 2000)