Grandparents and Grandchildren

Demographic characteristics of grandparents and grandchildren are collected annually in the March Current Population Survey (CPS) for the Nation. More detail on other household and family characteristics for states, metropolitan areas, and other geographic areas is collected in the decennial census.

Current Population Survey (CPS) Reports

Definitions and Explanations

1997 March CPS
Coresident Grandparents and Grandchildren (P23-198)
- Report [PDF 66k]
- Press Release/Product Announcement (2k)

Decennial Census

2000 Census

Census 2000 Briefs and Special Reports

1990 Census

GP-1. Children Under 18 Living in Their Grandparents’ Household, by State: 1990 Census (4k)
GP-2. Ranking of States by Percent of Children Under 18 Living in Their Grandparents’ Household: 1990 Census (3k)

Working Papers

Paper Number 26 - Co-resident Grandparents and Their Grandchildren: Grandparent-Maintained Families

Data Availability

March Current Population Survey (CPS) data are available as CD-ROMS or as Magnetic Tape Reels or Cartridges. You may order any of these products through Product Catalog by clicking on the specific product you wish to order.

For Further Information

Contact: Fertility and Family Statistics Branch, U.S. Census Bureau, 301-763-2416.

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