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US Census Bureau DataWhat we can learn about ourselves
Michael Moser
Vermont State Data Center
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• Data collection began in 1790
• Includes data on:
– Population Demographics
– Economic Conditions
– Agriculture
• Today there are over 200 data collection programs!
US Census Bureau Data
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• Longitudinal- We can rely on census data sets to track changes over time and even forecast future conditions.
• Comparable- We can use these data to compare conditions across geographies.
• Targeted- Programs are designed to provide reliable data on multitudes of conceivable subject matter.
Key Characteristics
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• Educational Attainment- VT ranked 8th in the Nation for percent of population with a bachelor’s degree or more in 2008 (32.1%).
• Poverty- VT ranked 37th for percent of persons below the poverty level in 2008 (10.6%).
The State of VT: Comparability
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• Violent Crime- VT ranked 49th in the nation in 2007
• Homeownership- VT ranked 16th in the nation in 2008 (72.8%).
• Median Household Income- VT ranked 20th in the nation in 2008 (~$52k).
The State of VT: Comparability
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1990 1995 2000 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
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Essex
Caledonia
Vermont
Chittenden
Trending: Unemployment
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2002-2011 Compound Annual Growth Rate of Avg. Monthly Earnings.
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0.5%
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2002-2011 CAGR
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0.0%
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16.0%
VT
US
Trending: % Population Change
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• VT shows very well in many key indicators. BUT,
• We must seek to achieve a balance in our analyses by taking an holistic approach. BECAUSE,
• No single ranking or trend line can tell us the entire story.
Conclusions
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…resources and expertise to supportrural people and communities
Michael MoserVermont State Data Center
at the UVM Center for Rural Studiescrs.uvm.edu/census
802-656-0864mmoser@uvm.edu
This presentation contains materials based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, under Award No. 2010-34269-20972. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this
publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Thank you!
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