Quick overview of major data websites
When you need more information than what you find on the Indicators Idaho website, gather your own
data from one of our major data sources:
Additional resources and data sources that might also be helpful:
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American FactFinder
(U.S. Census Bureau)
Types of data
- Population, social, economic and housing characteristics
Points of interest
- Fact sheets provide detailed profiles
- Census, 1990, 2000 and 2010
- American Community Survey, most years from 2000 and later
How to use this website
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Regional Economic Accounts
(U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)
Types of data
- Detailed employment and income data
Points of interest
How to use this website
- As you go through each step, pay attention to the short “Help” section below the Notes section. Here, you will find instructions for the next step. Also note the “Additional statistics” section.
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Local Area Unemployment Statistics
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- Unemployment rate
- Number unemployed
- Number employed
- Number in the labor force
Points of interest
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Types of data
- Educational and social characteristics of the nation’s public schools and students.
- Click the “Help” tab for instructions.
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Additional Resources
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- State Profiles, RUPRI
Overview of each state’s population characteristics, income and poverty, employment, health and healthcare.
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