Frequently Asked Questions
- Where do the data come from?
- Where can I find more state and county information?
- When will the fact sheets be updated?
- Who can I call or email?
Where do the data come from?
The data are from a variety of sources.
- Local Area Unemployment Statistics, county data, Bureau
of Labor Statistics.
- Regional Economic Information System, June 2005, Bureau
of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce.
- 1980, 1990, and 2000 Census of Population, Bureau
of the Census, U.S. Department of Commerce.
- Farm Income and Costs Briefing Room,
Economic Research Service, USDA.
- Foreign Agricultural Trade of the United States
(FATUS), Economic Research Service, USDA.
- Census of Agriculture, National Agricultural
Statistics Service, USDA.
Where can I find more state and county information?
Additional data on population, income, employment, and many other topics can be found at the Census Bureau's American Fact Finder web page. The Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Bureau of Economic Analysis have a wider range of state and county inflormation concerning employment, income, and other economic areas. More information on agriculture is available at the National Agricultural Service's Quick Stats: Agricultural Statistics Data Base.
When will the fact sheets be updated?
The State Fact Sheets are updated when new data become available.
Who can I call or email?
See the Contact Us page.
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