Socioeconomic Trend Analysis
Reno, NV February 2, 2007
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Population Density
Source: Wikipedia Encyclopedia
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Western States Population Density, 2000
Census Rank California Hawaii Washington U.S. Average Arizona 36 12 13 25 Population Per Sq. Mile 217.1 188.6 88.6 80.7 45.2
Colorado
Oregon Utah Nevada Idaho New Mexico Montana Wyoming Alaska
Source: Wikipedia Encyclopedia
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39 41 43 44 45 48 49 50
41.5
35.6 27.2 18.2 15.6 15.0 6.2 5.1 1.1
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Nevada
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Nevada Metropolitan and Micropolitan Key Demographic Statistics, 2006
Sub-Total/ Average 2,525,939 951,606 626,216 2.62 State Total/Ave 2,575,444 969,577 638,468 2.62 Percent Of Total 98.1% 98.1% 98.1% 100.0%
Metropolitan Population Households Families Ave. HH Size 2,314,540 870,990 568,659 2.63
Micropolitan 211,399 80,616 57,557 2.60
Median Age
Median Income Ave. Income PC Income
36.2
$55,499 $72,294 $27,514
40.0
$52,200 $64,922 $25,020
36.5
$55,191 $71,659 $27,302
36.5
$55,061 $71,392 $27,210
100.0%
100.2% 100.4% 100.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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Outline
Why data is important in assessing a community?
What types of data are available and where to locate?
How can data be analyzed to better understand my community? How can data and results be presented to targeted audiences?
Pacific Northwest Regional Economic Analysis Project
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Why Social and Economic Data is Important
Data is powerful! Can provide an excellent quantitative snapshot of a community
Single time period (2000 census) Multiple time periods (1990 census and 2000 census)
Why data is important in assessing my community?
Using both quantitative and qualitative data can better explain cause and effect relationships Excellent educational tool for community leaders and broad community audiences
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Types of Data Available
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Types of Data Available
Types of Data
Primary Data
Collected at the source Answers a research question Examples – needs assessment, community and policy issues
Secondary Data
Collected and published by a third party Provides a context for better understanding a community and issues
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Types of Data Available
Levels of Data
National Regional
Multi-state Multi-county
Local
County City/Zip Code Census tract
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Common Sources of Data
Types of Data Available
Federal State
Local
Private
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Types of Data and Where to Locate
Demographic (basic social characteristics) Employment (resident vs. commuter) Occupation (employment & unemployment) Income (payroll, transfer payments, etc..) Trade (output, I-O, business characteristics)
Types of Data Available
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Types of Data and Where to Locate (cont.)
Types of Data Available
Prices (cost of living, consumer expenditures) Economic Assets (debt finance, research, education, infrastructure) Quality of Life (housing, environ, etc…) Industry (industrial sectors) Firms (profit & nonprofit)
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Using Data for Community Assessment
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Questions Often Asked
What does population tell us about our county/community? What are the current employment conditions in our community? What part of our local economy is growing or not growing? How does our local economy compare to other nearby economies? What are the current economic indicators for the community or region and how can this be used to identify opportunities?
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Using Data for Assessment
Key Points to Consider when Conducting Demographic and Economic Analysis
Using Data for Assessment
No “single number” represents the local economy. Make comparisons between other communities/counties. Examine change over time. A “reality check” is essential. Always be willing to use data that is provided by a reliable source.
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Presentation
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Basic Community/County Profile
Data & Analysis Presentation
Provides a basic overview of important demographic and economic indicators. Data can be presented in a series of tables and/or charts. Example – Lincoln County Nevada Fact Sheet
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Data & Analysis Presentation
Basic Methods
Absolute Change (two or more points) Percent Change (two or more points) Index Change (comparison to a base year) Percent Distribution
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Population Trends
2002
Lincoln Nye White Pine 3,879 35,039 8,863
Data & Analysis Presentation
1995
3,951 23,882 9,609
1985
3,780 14,570 7,710
+/+99 +20,469 +1,153
% Change 85-02
+2.6% +140.5% +15.0%
Nevada
2,206,022 1,611,593 955,810 +1,250,212
+130.8%
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Data & Analysis Presentation
Data Presentation Examples
Population (Absolute) Population (Index)
40,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 1985 Nye 1995 2002
250
200
150
100 1985 Lincoln White Pine 1995 2002 Nye Nevada
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Lincoln
White Pine
Data & Analysis Presentation
Employment Trends by Major Economic Sector
Lincoln County
Farm TPU Retail Trade Service Government Other
2000
148 64 325 653 602 225
1990
175 88 252 1,205 537 163
% 2000 1990 Change Percent Percent 90-00
7.3 3.2 16.1 32.4 29.9 11.2 7.3 3.6 10.4 49.8 22.2 6.7 -15.4% -27.3% +29.0% -45.8% +12.1% +38.0%
Total
2,017
2,420
100.0
100.0
-16.6%
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Data Presentation Examples
Employment (Absolute) Employment (% Change)
Data & Analysis Presentation
2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 1990 2000 TPU Service Other
-50.00% -25.00% 0.00% 25.00% 50.00%
Farm Retail Trade Government Total
Farm Retail Trade Government Total
TPU Service Other
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Data Presentation Examples
Employment 1990
22.2% 6.7% 11.2% 7.2% 3.6% 49.8% 32.4% 10.4% 7.3% 3.2% 16.1%
Data & Analysis Presentation
Employment 2000
29.8%
Farm Retail Trade Government
TPU Service Other
Farm Retail Trade Government
TPU Service Other
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Pacific Northwest Regional Economic Analysis Project
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