Population Characteristics
Population characteristics describe the diverse social, demographic, and economic features of women in the United States (U.S.). Representing slightly more than half of the Nation's population, women and girls number approximately 141 million.
Analysis and comparison of data across gender, age, and race and ethnicity can be used to tailor the development and evaluation of programs and policies serving women's health.
The following section presents data on population characteristics that affect women's health. These indicators include age, population growth, race and ethnicity, educational attainment, residency in rural areas, poverty status, household composition, labor force participation, enrollment in health professions schools, caregiver status, and participation in Federal programs.
