Iowa Census Shifts spotlight single mothers and unmarried partners
Iowa shows growth in unmarried partners and female headed households from 1990 to 2000. DeDecker remains a single mother. she emphasizes choosing marriage for love and family well being over economic necessity. Census data also notes more Iowans live alone and average household size declines. Contact Rick Smith.
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Iowa aging trend shown in 2000 census data
Iowa's population grew 5.4 percent to 2.92 million but the 20 to 34 age groups declined, signaling fewer people in prime family forming years. Baby boomers moving into middle age and departures for college reduce bonds, with notable rises in ages 35 to 54 and growth in elderly cohorts.
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Iowa
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