05/24/2019

Survey Report Reveals Disparities In Appalachian Subregions

Central Appalachia lags behind other parts of the region in several key measures

A new report from the Appalachian Regional Commission shows that Central Appalachia lags behind other parts of the region in employment, household income and other key measures.

The data come from the American Community Survey, which is similar to the census and tracks county-level data over five-year periods. Researchers often use the survey to understand trends over time.

The Appalachian Regional Commission, which analyzed the ACS data, separated Appalachia into five subregions. In many key metrics, Central Appalachia, which includes parts of Kentucky and West Virginia, lagged behind other subregions.

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