(Encyclopedia) Simms, William Gilmore, 1806–70, American novelist, b. Charleston, S.C. He wrote prolifically, both prose and poetry, but it is for his historical romances about his own state that he…
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(Encyclopedia) Providence, city (1990 pop. 160,728), state capital and seat of Providence co., NE R.I., a port at the head of Providence Bay; founded by Roger Williams 1636, inc. as a city 1832. The…
NumberPercentTotal population49,296100.0SEX AND AGEMale23,84148.4Female25,45551.6Under 5 years2,9656.05 to 9 years2,7515.610 to 14 years2,5595.215 to 19 years5,20110.620 to 24 years8,06316.425…
NumberPercentEMPLOYMENT STATUSPopulation 16 years and over40,313100.0In labor force26,25165.1Civilian labor force26,21065.0Employed24,17360.0Unemployed2,0375.1Percent of civilian labor force7.8…
NumberPercentTotal housing units21,193100.0UNITS IN STRUCTURE1-unit, detached10,50049.51-unit, attached4142.02 units1,7958.53 or 4 units3,26215.45 to 9 units2,18010.310 to 19 units6743.220 or…
NumberPercentSCHOOL ENROLLMENTPopulation 3 years and over enrolled in school16,815100.0Nursery school, preschool6714.0Kindergarten6023.6Elementary school (grades 1-8)4,44426.4High school (…
NumberPercentTotal population29,636100.0SEX AND AGEMale13,86546.8Female15,77153.2Under 5 years1,0893.75 to 9 years9443.210 to 14 years1,0543.615 to 19 years5,44518.420 to 24 years9,15130.925 to…
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