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A sound foundation of information is needed to develop relevant policies and effective strategies for assuring the economic wellbeing of all Oregonians. The links below are to several excellent data sources.
Usually, information is provided on a county-by-county basis. In some instances, information is provided at a community, state, or national level.
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Oregon Demographics PowerPoint (1.3 MB .pdf)
The above PowerPoint show looks at the demographic changes that are occurring in the United States and in Oregon. It explores the rates of change, the likely factors driving these changes, and some of the potential impacts of these changes.
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U.S. Census Bureau: Extensive demographic, family economic status, housing, employment, and business information. Tools include the American FactFinder, U.S.Gazetteer, FERRET, Map Stats, and TIGER Map Server. The American Community Survey, Statistical Abstract and FedStats are also accessible through this link.
Oregon Data Resource Directory: The Web site of a group of state and local "data enthusiasts" includes a directory of resources available throughout Oregon´s social service system, especially the Department of Human Resources agencies.
Oregon Benchmarks: Oregon Progress Boards listing of current benchmark data.
Oregon State University Economic Wellbeing and Poverty: This series of profiles shows how residents of each Oregon county, and of the State as a whole, are faring economically. The profiles are available only in .pdf files; no .html versions are available.
Using Data for Better Decisions, The Data Difference (.pdf, Oregon Department of Human Services)
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