CHARLOTTE, N.C. — New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows just how much life in America changed during the pandemic. From family life to housing trends, a lot has changed over the last four years.
Data shows fewer grandparents lived with and cared for grandchildren in the early 2020s compared to the late 2010s.
Experts say it’s partly because opioid-related deaths and incarceration rates declined. Plus, a stronger economy means fewer families needed housing help.
The pandemic also reshaped early education.
Fewer young children are going to preschool, and more families have opted to start homeschooling, forcing more schools to close.
Additionally, Americans stayed put. Rising home values and limited housing options meant fewer people moved.
In fact, the median home value jumped over 20% nationwide.
These shifts highlight how the pandemic left a lasting impact on families, education, and housing across the country.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.