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An Analysis of African American Interstate Migration to Iowa

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There are many motivations for family moves to other states. New jobs, lower crime rates and better schools are a few. A common rumor in Iowa is that many low-income blacks are relocating to the state from communities in Illinois, Wisconsin and elsewhere to take advantage of the state's generous welfare benefits. This article attempts to explore that assumption by clarifying who is moving to Iowa and why. The conclusion, based on census data and a brief review of the literature, is that although perception belies reality, the reality is more nuanced than one might expect.

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  • Marva Williams, 2015. "An Analysis of African American Interstate Migration to Iowa," Profitwise, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, issue 4, pages 33-37.
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