Data Sources on Economic Mobility
Course Content
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I. Introduction (15m)
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II. Reporting (70m)
- Issues: COVID 19
- Issues: Education
- Issues: Family Care
- Issues: Changing Cities
- Issues: Rural Communities
- Issues: Housing
- Issues: The Justice System
- Issues: Racial Inequality
- Issues: Immigrant Communities
- Issues: Disability & Inequality
- How Much Evidence?
- Data Sources on Economic Mobility
- Context and Definitions
Nationally, there are many datasets available about income, poverty, and economic mobility provided by government agencies. These include:
- U.S. Census Bureau Data on Income and Poverty, which breaks down census information by state, population, and various demographics.
- The American Community Survey, a monthly survey that asks a sample set of Americans questions not found on the Census, including on topics like employment and transportation.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks the Consumer Price Index, unemployment, and more economic indicators that can be examined by region.
On a state or city level availability of data varies, but many have opted for open data programs that create more accountability and access. These can be found at Data.Gov.