Data Sources

An essential part of most proposals is documenting the need. To do this, you need facts and figures rather than mere generalized statements. The sources listed here will provide a lot of the social and economic information you may need. If you need specific information about Linn-Benton Community College, your department may have the most appropriate information or the Institutional Research and Grants Office may be able to help you. Call BJ Nicoletti, x4214.

Quick Facts About Oregon	Profiles of Oregon counties & of the state derived from Census 2000. At the bottom is a link to more specialized Quick Facts tables.
Northwest Area Foundation	Has accessible & clear statistics by county on current poverty rate, unemployment rate, etc.
OR Department of Human Services	All kinds of helpful statistics about Oregon. Data is often available by county here.
Community Economic Toolbox	A set of economic inidicators that you can access at the national, state, or county level. Useful for describing the local economy.