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American County Income & Attainment Data
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A detailed look at United States per capita personal income by county for 2021, juxtaposed with county-level education statistics. It allows for an examination of the relationship between economic prosperity and educational attainment across different regions of the US. The income data reflects the most recent figures available from November 2022, ensuring up-to-date insights for analysis.
Columns
- county_FIPS: The Federal Information Processing System code that uniquely identifies each county.
- state: The name of the state where the county is located.
- county: The specific name of the county.
- per_capita_personal_income_2019: The per capita personal income for the county in 2019.
- per_capita_personal_income_2020: The per capita personal income for the county in 2020.
- per_capita_personal_income_2021: The per capita personal income for the county in 2021, calculated by dividing the population into personal income.
- associate_degree_numbers_2016_2020: The total number of associate's degrees awarded in the county from 2016 to 2020.
- bachelor_degree_numbers_2016_2020: The total number of bachelor's degrees awarded in the county from 2016 to 2020.
- associate_degree_percentage_2016_2020: The percentage of the population holding an associate's degree in the county, spanning 2016 to 2020.
- bachelor_degree_percentage_2015_2019: The percentage of the population holding a bachelor's degree in the county, covering 2015 to 2019.
Distribution
The data is provided in a CSV file format, named
us-counties-education-vs-per-capita-personal-income-results-20221227-213216.csv. It has a file size of 193.19 kB and contains 10 columns with 3006 records, representing a substantial collection of county-level information.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Analysing socio-economic trends and disparities across US counties.
- Researching the correlation between education levels and per capita income.
- Informing policy decisions related to economic development, education, and social welfare programmes.
- Geospatial analysis and visualisation, with an accompanying data visualisation available for exploration.
- Academic studies and educational projects focused on American demographics and economics.
Coverage
The dataset covers counties across the entire United States. Income figures are provided for 2019, 2020, and 2021. Education statistics, both in raw numbers and percentages, are available for periods ranging from 2015-2019 and 2016-2020. This allows for a recent snapshot of these critical indicators.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Economists and Researchers: For studying regional economic patterns and the impact of education.
- Government Analysts: To assist in regional planning, resource allocation, and policy formulation.
- Data Scientists and Analysts: For developing models and visualisations of socio-economic data.
- Students and Academics: As a valuable resource for research papers, dissertations, and educational projects on US demographics.
- Journalists: To provide data-driven insights for reporting on local economies and social issues.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- US County Economic & Education Insights 2021
- Per Capita Income vs. Education in US Counties
- United States County Socio-Economic Indicators
- American County Income & Attainment Data
- US Regional Wealth & Schooling Levels
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Original Data Source: American County Income & Attainment Data
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