2025年1月17日 · Growing up in Appalachia, people often misunderstood us. To some, we were seen as backwoods, uneducated, or just plain strange. They called us “hillbillies” and other names, thinking they knew who we were. But they didn’t know what life was really like. Sure, we didn’t have the modern conveniences that many people take for granted,…

2018年3月8日 · Although suffering and impoverished at times, Appalachian people are rich in wisdom, sustainability, and traditions. They know the lay of the land and how to best survive in the terrain. Everything had a time, and knowing when to hunt, plant, and harvest were key to survival, especially during times with no work available.

Appalachia trends older and has been declining faster since 2010. Though it has a smaller minority population, rural Appalachia does lead the rest of rural America in its percentage of the African American population. Approximately 7.8% of rural Appalachia’s population is Black, while only 6.3% of rural America’s population is.

2024年7月25日 · Thirty percent of the nation’s counties—and more than 25% of Appalachian counties— are considered rural (Figure 1). 1 And while rural communities throughout the nation face more socioeconomic disadvantage than their urban and suburban counterparts, a new report from the Appalachian Regional Commission and PRB reveals that Appalachia’s ...

For 36 years, Adams has spent his summers in several rural Kentucky counties, watching children grow up, families flourish or fall apart and green mountains crumble after years of coal mining....

Appalachia were owner occupied, compared with 66 percent of homes outside of the region. Homeownership rates are highest in rural areas, in part because of the lack of affordable/adequate rental housing in many rural communities.13 In predominantly rural central Appalachia, for example, 76 percent of homes were owner occupied in 2000. Housing ...

Appalachia™s rural areas.7 Many families lack the transportation, child care, and other supports needed to make the transition from welfare to work. 8 These problems are most acute for families living in Appalachia™s Central region.9 Lastly, poverty in the United States is often associated with single-parent families living in urban areas ...

Rural life and values refer to the lifestyle, beliefs, and practices associated with living in non-urban areas, emphasizing community, family ties, and a connection to the land. This way of life often reflects traditions that are passed down through generations and showcases the importance of self-sufficiency, resourcefulness, and cultural ...

One of the defining aspects of life in Appalachia is the deep connection between people be it family or friends. The mountains aren’t just a backdrop; they are a central part of daily life,...

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