This report provides data based on the 1978 survey in a series of biennial surveys known as the National Sample of Scientists and Engineers. Profiled are chemists, physicists, astronomers, and other physical scientists. Data include the age-sex-race composition of the target group, their geographical location by region and division, education and training, labor force participation, and income, as well as professional experience and the growth of the field.

A Note on Language

Census statistics date back to 1790 and reflect the growth and change of the United States. Past census reports contain some terms that today’s readers may consider obsolete and inappropriate. As part of our goal to be open and transparent with the public, we are improving access to all Census Bureau original publications and statistics, which serve as a guide to the nation's history.

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Child Support and Alimony: 1978 (Advance Report)

September 1980

This report presents information on child support for women with children present and alimony or maintenance payments.

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Families Maintained by Female Householders: 1970-79

October 1980

This report presents a compilation of data describing changes in families maintained by women with no husband present.

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Subject Index to Current Population Reports: December 1980

September 1981

Presents for each broad subject a bibliography of relevant Current Population Reports by series number, citing the time span, geographic area, and title.

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