F. John Devaney
Published: 1998-10
Total Pages: 68
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In 1940, the Census of Housing counted 37 million housing units. 50 years later, the 1990 census counted more than 102 million units, a gain of 173%. This report presents an overview of the trends in American housing during that 50-year period. It examines housing growth, housing demographics, owners and renters, household mobility and housing turnover, race and Hispanic origin, housing types and characteristics, housing quality and amenities, energy consumption, housing prices and costs, ownership and mortgage characteristics, and vacant housing. Photos, tables, figures and diagrams.