Census
Whether you are writing a grant or justifying a budget request, current census data is often needed. The following sites will provide current data. If additional assistance is needed, call the State Library and ask to speak with Reference/Documents.
- State and County Quick Facts. Easy access to facts about people, business and geography.
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd - US Census Bureau Home Page. Gateway to Census 2000 data, American Fact Finder, TIGER, and more.
http://www.census.gov - Children's Defense Fund. Facts about children on the national and state level plus Key Facts.
http://www.childrensdefense.org - Child Poverty Rates - SD counties rank #1, 2, 3, 5, 18, 19, 28, and 33 or the top 38 counties in the nation.
http://www.childrensdefense.org/data/fpl/default.aspx - School District Demographics. Census data presented by school district.
http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/sdds/c2000.asp