How Do We Know? A Snapshot of Our Nation's Veterans

2015-09-19T08:21:54-04:00

How Do We Know? A Snapshot of Our Nation's Veterans

Interesting information and demographics on our nation's veteran population RP Community!

Keep in mind this was published in July 2012 and contains a 2010 American Community Survey and 2007 Economic Census (Business Owners)

http://www.census.gov/library/infographics/veterans.html

The Census Bureau presents a snapshot of veterans statistics from the American Community Survey and the Survey of Business Owners.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Sep 19 at 2015 8:25 AM

2015-09-19T08:25:39-04:00

Interesting! Thanks for sharing.

At least statistically speaking, veterans appear to do better than non veterans, and I'm okay with that!

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 19 at 2015 8:44 AM

2015-09-19T08:44:52-04:00

Great info to know. Thanks for sharing

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 19 at 2015 8:45 AM

2015-09-19T08:45:56-04:00

Sadly he is going to go find in history as worse than jimmy Carterv

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 19 at 2015 8:51 AM

2015-09-19T08:51:06-04:00

We should all look out for one another and be aware of the signs our brothers and sisters need help

Response by MSG Floyd Williams made Sep 19 at 2015 8:53 AM

2015-09-19T08:53:21-04:00

Good information now they need to do a survey on veterans who badly need assistance, then act on it asap.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Sep 19 at 2015 9:58 AM

2015-09-19T09:58:46-04:00

Thanks for sharing the statistical data on Veterans compiled by the the Census Bureau COL Mikel J. Burroughs. I expect it may be fairly accurate since most veterans would be conscientious about filling out government forms. However since it is voluntary I expect some veterans do not complete the forms - certainly the homeless veterans would be hard pressed to complete the census forms.
I would be curious about how the census bureau gathered information on wars that Veterans served during. I didn't remember ever seeing any question about that when I filled in the last census form. I served during three wars like many of us. I expect the Census Bureau interfaced with the DoD and VA to gather information on veterans. Certainly DoD as employer could provide statistics on how many currently serving served during 1, 2 or 3 wars.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Sep 19 at 2015 10:19 AM

2015-09-19T10:19:00-04:00

IMO, RP has the best members of any site doing this type of social networks. All are represented and the differences are primarily political in nature. Just as I remember it while serving. However, my favorite complaint is lack of organization of the forum. What could be done in 1/10th the time is hindered by having to chase comments all over the place for the same topic.

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Sep 19 at 2015 10:28 AM

2015-09-19T10:28:57-04:00

Thanks for sharing this, it is kind of cool to see where we are using a comparison to other Veterans and non-Veterans.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Sep 19 at 2015 12:44 PM

2015-09-19T12:44:12-04:00

Thanks for sharing this. I found it interesting enough to pass on...