U.S. Census data shows fewer grandparents raising grandchildren, tied to economic improvements and lower opioid deaths.

New U.S. Census Bureau data shows a decline in grandparents caring for their grandchildren during the early 2020s, a trend linked to fewer opioid-related deaths, reduced incarceration rates, and a stronger economy. Fewer young children are attending preschool, partly due to pandemic-related school closures. The median age in the U.S. has increased, and there's been a rise in home values and a decrease in home vacancies.

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