Richmond neighborhoods of concentrated poverty remain, but household income gain is widespread. Suburban household income lag is prevalent and not concentrated only in the historic low-income neighborhoods. The report covers the localities that form the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area. The region had an overall household income gain of The northern localities in the region had significantly higher income growth than those in the southern portion.
This area mirrors the historical pattern of urban income stagnation and greater suburban income growth. Colonial Heights and Petersburg trail income growth of the region by The adjacent suburban areas of Prince George and southern Chesterfield counties experienced strong income growth.
One factor in the weakness of suburban income growth could be the rise in retired heads of households, the report suggests. The analysis showed no statistical correlation between a rise in percentage of senior household heads and lower income growth at the census tract level. Between and , the U. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index — an index of the prices paid for typical consumer goods and services — rose 40 percent, which translates to a decrease in purchasing power. Subscribe to VCU News at newsletter.
And can anything be done about it? Another stereotype is that VCU is a party school and people only go there to have fun. That most of the students go there for arts and medical related studies. We go clubbing every night. The diversity of VCU is not only in the students, but the area itself covers a wide range of interests. Richmond is a historically rich urban center. Also, the James river provides a beautiful natural environment.
This is what makes VCU great. UVA School of Medicine currently has a Most applicants score a on the MCAT and the average applicant possesses a 3. The University of Virginia School of Medicine has a strong medical school ranking for both research and primary care, as well as a stated commitment to public service.
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