Were American Homes Ready for the Pandemic?

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America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers Were American Homes Ready for the Pandemic? The COVID-19 pandemic has made many individuals reevaluate how to keep themselves and others safe. It has also changed the way they manage space in their homes during a nationwide shift toward working and learning from home. But how many U.S. households are limited in ways they can effectively respond to the pandemic because they don't have enough rooms or amenities in their home? Read More About 38% of all U.S. households in multi-person homes (34 million households) did not have at least two full bathrooms and enough bedrooms to keep one person completely isolated, according to the 2019 American Housing Survey (AHS). When more than one person lives in a home, a limited number of bedrooms or bathrooms can make self-isolation challenging. A lack of amenities, like a washer and dryer or a full kitchen, may also inhibit self-isolation. Continue reading to learn more about: Bedrooms and bathrooms Kitchen and laundry Working from home Staying safe Help us spread the word about America Counts. Share this story on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested Old Housing, New Needs: Only 10% of homes in the U.S. are aging-ready, while a quarter of all older households have trouble using some of the features of their home. Learn More About America Counts America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, economy, emergency preparedness, health, population, income and poverty. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews. Don't miss an America Counts story! Subscribe here.

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