PRB uses population data to make lives better across the globe.

Our Focus Areas

Aging

Aging populations present a growing challenge for governments, families, and health service providers.

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Children, Youth, and Families

Understanding the conditions and needs of children and youth in the United States and across the world is critical to ensuring healthy and productive futures for them and society.

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U.S. Census and the American Community Survey

Accessing and understanding how to use census data are vital to policymaking and planning that support communities across the United States.

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World and U.S. Population Trends

Changes in a population’s size, growth rate, and composition can have profound effects on society, the economy, and individual health and well-being.

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More Than a Feeling: How Social Connection Protects Health in Later Life

Older adults’ social ties are more important for physical and mental health than previously thought, new research shows.