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HUD RHED 2007
Census Data
HUD has announced $16.83 million in funding
for the Rural Housing and Economic Development (RHED)
program. The purpose of these funds are to build capacity
at the state and local level for rural housing and economic
development, and to support innovative housing and economic
development activities in rural areas.
The application deadline is May
23, 2007
Where to Find Census Data
Household Poverty, Renter Cost-Burden
The Census Bureau has most of the information you need for your application on its website at www.census.gov.
To find data you need, click on http://factfinder.census.gov/home/saff/main.html?_lang=en.
This page gives you information on population characteristics.
Use the box at the top of the page that says "Fast
Access to Information". Type in the
zip code for the community you need information. The
table you need can be found under these headings:
General Characteristics
Economic Characteristics
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Click on "show more"
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Income in 1999
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Households "with public assistance
income"
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Poverty Status - Families
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"Percent below poverty level"
Housing Characteristics
Unemployment
Please note that current Unemployment data can not be found on the Census website. Instead, you need to visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics site at www.bls.gov/lau/home.htm.
At the bottom right corner of the page is a box listing the current unemployment rate in each state. The rates at the county level can be found on http://data.bls.gov/labjava/outside.jsp?survey=la
NOTE: If you have problems
pulling up this page, try the "Refresh" button
National Statistics
The NOFA requests that the statistics for your community be compared with the national averages. Here are some important national stats for your use:
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National Statistic
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Percent
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Source
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| Families Below Poverty Level, 1999 |
9.2%
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Census 2000
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| Rental Cost-Burden (paying 30% of income or more) |
36.8%
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Census 2000
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| Households with Public Assistance Income |
3.4%
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Census 2000
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~Click
here for more information on Collecting Poverty and
Unemployment Data for Rating Factor 2.
Data last updated March 30, 2007
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