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This tutorial walks you through the steps to use data.census.gov to create Table 1. This video is for doing this on a Windows/PC computer. I will post a Mac version on Thursday.
This brief video demonstrates how to use mortgage info from data.census.gov and foreclosure info from RealtyTrac to calculate the foreclosure rate that you need for Table 5.
Tips for Table Construction
Table
Path to Proper Tables
Tables Needed
Table 1: Distribution of Age, Gender and Race/Ethnicity and Comparison to the State
Topics >> Population & People >> Age & Sex
1. ACS Demographic & Housing Estimates
Table 2: Poverty Rate and Comparison to the State
Topics >> Income & Poverty >> Poverty >> Poverty
1. Poverty Status…12 months – Families
2. Poverty Status…12 months
Table 3: Median Household Income and Comparison to the State
Topics >> Income & Poverty >> Income & Earnings >> Income (Household)
1. Median income in the past 12 months
Table 4: Unemployment Rates and Comparison to State
Employment >> Employment & Labor Force Status
1. Employment Status
Table 5: Housing
Housing >> Home Ownership Rate
For Foreclosures: Use “Housing Foreclosure” link on library guide
1. Selected Housing Characteristics
Table 6: Educational Level and Comparison to the State
Education >> Educational Attainment
1. Educational Attainment
Table 7: Political Affiliation
Use “PA Department of State – Voting and Election Statistics” link on library guide
Use “PA Department of State – Voting and Election Statistics” link on library guide
Search this website to locate subsidized and public housing options in your community and county. Exploration of agency websites mentioned will then be useful to get actual unit figures.
This site is the key resource for education and other data at the school district or county level.
1) Search by Location or Choose a State from the map (Pennsylvania).
2) In the Location column, choose "By School District" or other choice
3) Select the Indicator that you want
Reports numerous statistics regarding school district performance, including dropouts, graduation, enrollments, ESL, home schooling, staffing, and more.
