Affordable Housing

This indicator reports the number and percentage of housing units affordable at various income levels. Affordability is defined by assuming that housing costs should not exceed 30% of total household income. Income levels are expressed as a percentage of each county’s area median household income (AMI). Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-23. Source…

Employment Status by Educational Attainment

This indicator reports the employment status of population age 25-64 by educational attainment for the report area. Unemployed Population by Educational Attainment Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-23. Source Description The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey designed to provide communities with reliable and timely social, economic, housing, and demographic data…

Attainment – Overview

Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-23. Source Description The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey designed to provide communities with reliable and timely social, economic, housing, and demographic data every year. The ACS has an annual sample size of about 3.5 million addresses, with survey information collected nearly every day of…

Attainment – Associate’s Level Degree or Higher

This indicator reports the percentage of the population aged 25 and older obtaining an Associate’s level degree or higher. This indicator is relevant because educational attainment is a key driver of population health. Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-23. Source Description The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey designed to provide…

Access – Post-Secondary Enrollment

This indicator reports the percentage of the population age 3+ enrolled in post-secondary education (i.e., in undergraduate, graduate, or professional school). This indicator helps identify places where post-secondary education opportunities are either abundant or lacking in the educational system. Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-23. Source Description The American Community Survey (ACS) is…

Access – Enrollment (Age 5-17)

This indicator reports the percentage of the population age 5-17 that is enrolled in school. This indicator helps identify places where K-12 school opportunities are either abundant or lacking in the educational system. Source US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2019-23. Source Description The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey designed to provide…