[OMS_MANAGERS] census data - new tools to explore

[STUART Sheri * OPRD]

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Several grant applications (including the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant) require you to provide population, income, household, and poverty statistics to demonstrate the need for financial assistance. There are a few tools out there to help you not only find data, but help you interpret what your numbers mean. We encourage to explore these tools to help you build your case for your revitalization efforts.

Oregon Explorer: http://oregonexplorer.info/topics/rural-communities?qt-subtopic_quicktab=4&ptopic=140
The Oregon Explorer is designed to help you find and integrate data and information from state and federal agencies, local government, university researchers, and citizens. Note: I looked up the Census Reporter tab (bottom of the page in the link above). The data is shown graphically and verbally and compares your stats to your region and the state - super cool!

Enterprise Opportunity 360: https://enterprisecommunity.org/opportunity 360<https://enterprisecommunity.org/opportunity%20360>
Opportunity 360 provides a comprehensive approach to understanding and addressing community challenges using cross-sector data, community engagement and measurement tools. You can easily access a report for your community that provides the framework and data necessary to assess both the available pathways to opportunity and the outcomes of opportunity.

American Fact Finder: https://factfinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/community_facts.xhtml
Helps you easily access census data about your community (housing, income, poverty, etc.).

Quality Info: https://www.qualityinfo.org/
State of Oregon Employment Department provides an array of information about occupations, including wages and projected growth.


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