Insights About America’s Rural Communities
A 2023 Economic Research Service report revealed that:
Changes in rural America’s population, poverty, and employment over the last few years reveal three main findings. First, the rural population is growing again following a decade of negative or near zero growth rates.
Building the Capacity to Invest in Rural Prosperity through Cross-sector Collaboration
To effectively leverage their assets for long-term, shared prosperity, rural communities need a robust local capacity with solid connections at the regional, state, and federal levels.