This report presents a compilation of data describing changes in families maintained by women with no husband present. Included is information relating to characteristics such as race, Spanish origin, number and age of children, place of residence, marital status, education, employment status, occupation, mobility, and income. Most of the data are from the Current Population Survey.

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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Selected Characteristics of Travel to Work in 20 Metro. Areas: 1977

January 1981

This report presents preliminary data on transportation to work. Tables show means of commuting, distance traveled, and time taken to get to work.

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Child Support and Alimony: 1978 (Advance Report)

September 1980

This report presents information on child support for women with children present and alimony or maintenance payments.

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Selected Characteristics of Persons in Physical Science: 1978

November 1980

This report provides data on persons reporting occupations as chemists, physicists, astronomers, and other physical scientists.

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