What important demographic shift occurred in the 1950s? Over 50% of families moved from the East coast out west/ Black families
moved from the cities to the southern countryside/ The proportion of men to women increased twofold/ The number of women attending college increased by 20 percent/ White families moved out of the cities and into suburbs.
The important demographic shift that occurred in the 1950s was that the white families moved out of the cities and into suburbs. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the last option. there was several important reasons that led to such a thing happening. I hope it helps you.