2010-2011 Veteran Statistics and Facts

Author: U.S. Census Bureau
Published: 2011/11/01 - Updated: 2024/05/02
Publication Type: Data & Statistical Analysis
Topic: Disability Statistics - Publications List

Page Content: Synopsis - Introduction - Main

Synopsis: 2011 U.S. Veteran facts and statistics from the Census Bureau for Veterans Day 2011. Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938.

Introduction

Veterans Day honors military veterans with parades and speeches across the nation. A national ceremony takes place at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

Main Item

Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars.

Veterans Statistics

When They Served

Living veterans in 2010 who served during two wars and no other period:

Source: 2010 American Community Survey

Where They Live

3 - Number of states with 1 million or more veterans in 2010.

These states were:

Source: 2010 American Community Survey.

Education

Income

On the Job

Disabilities

Voting

Business Owners

Veteran Statistics From Other Years

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