Among the 108.7 million persons 3 to 34 years old in the civilian noninstitutional population in October 1971, there were approximately 1.1 million enrolled in nursery schools, 3.3 million in kindergartens, 33.5 million in elementary schools, 15.2 million in high schools, and 8.1 million in college.

A considerable proportion of persons both above and below the compulsory school attendance ages were enrolled in school in October 1971. Among the 3- and 4-year old children, 21 percent were enrolled in school and among persons who were 18 and 19 years old, 49 percent were enrolled in school. Almost all children of the compulsory attendance ages, 7 to 15 years old, were attending school. These results are based on the Current Population Survey conducted in October 1971 by the Bureau of the Census.

Tables

<ul> <li>Table 2 - Fall School Enrollment of the Population 3 to 34 Years Old, by Level of School, Age and Race: October 1966 to October 1971</li> <li>Table 3 - Fall School Enrollment of the Population 3 to 34 Years Old Enrolled in Elementary and High School, by Control of School: October 1965 to October 1971</li></ul>

Tables 2 and 3 [<1.0 MB]

Table 4 - Fall School Enrollment of the Population 3 to 34 Years Old Enrolled in Elementary and High School, by Control of School and Metropolitan-Nonmetropolitan Residence: October 1971 and October 1967 [<1.0 MB]

A Note on Language

Census statistics date back to 1790 and reflect the growth and change of the United States. Past census reports contain some terms that today’s readers may consider obsolete and inappropriate. As part of our goal to be open and transparent with the public, we are improving access to all Census Bureau original publications and statistics, which serve as a guide to the nation's history.

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Voting and Registration in the Election of November 1970

November 1971

Slightly more than half of the civilian population of voting age were reported as having voted in the November 1970 Congressional election.

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Characteristics of New Voters: 1972

December 1971

There will be 25 million young people who will be old enough to vote for President for the first time in the November 1972 Presidential election.

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Mobility of the Population of the U.S.: March 1970 to March 1971

April 01, 1972

This report analyzes migration in the U.S. between 1970 and 1971 using the Current Population Survey and provides detailed tables.

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