(Encyclopedia) LeitrimLeitrimlēˈtrĭm [key], county (1991 pop. 25,301), 589 sq mi (1,526 sq km), N Republic of Ireland. The county seat is Carrick-on-Shannon. Leitrim is divided into two parts by…
NumberPercentTotal population43,554100.0SEX AND AGEMale21,74349.9Female21,81150.1Under 5 years4,64810.75 to 9 years4,46210.210 to 14 years3,9669.115 to 19 years3,0196.920 to 24 years1,4483.325 to…
NumberPercentEMPLOYMENT STATUSPopulation 16 years and over29,796100.0In labor force23,33578.3Civilian labor force23,32678.3Employed22,74876.3Unemployed5781.9Percent of civilian labor force2.5(X)…
NumberPercentTotal housing units15,249100.0UNITS IN STRUCTURE1-unit, detached13,28387.11-unit, attached1210.82 units280.23 or 4 units800.55 to 9 units2321.510 to 19 units2741.820 or more units1,…
NumberPercentSCHOOL ENROLLMENTPopulation 3 years and over enrolled in school14,119100.0Nursery school, preschool1,4029.9Kindergarten9196.5Elementary school (grades 1-8)6,63547.0High school (…
(Encyclopedia) Heyward, DuBoseHeyward, DuBosedəbōzˈ hāˈwərd [key], 1885–1940, American author, b. Charleston, S.C. His first published work was a volume of poetry, Carolina Chansons (1922), written…
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(Encyclopedia) Hull, Isaac, 1773–1843, American naval officer, b. Derby, Conn. He served in the undeclared naval war with France (1798–1800) and in the Tripolitan War before being promoted to captain…
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