About STATS Indiana
More than eight decades in the making, STATS Indiana has become Indiana’s information utility and the heart of the Information for Indiana distribution channel. It provides access to thousands of data items related to geographic areas in Indiana and across the nation. The original catalyst for a statewide, digitally accessible database began with the Indiana Business Research Center at Indiana University, but with major support from the State of Indiana since the 1980s, it has become an outstanding example of the creative partnership that can occur between state government and academia.
Current support comes from the State of Indiana and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Working with the Governor’s Office and the IUPUI Center for Urban Policy and the Environment, STATS Indiana has added significantly to its databases and ability to meet researchers’ and policy analysts’ need for better data to inform issues and decisions.
About the Data on STATS Indiana
We obtain thousands of data items from hundreds of data sets from a dozens of federal, state and local government sources, along with some commercial or private source data. While STATS Indiana adds value to these data through easy access and functionality, we acknowledge the direct agency source of the data on every table, profile or map.
And speaking of adding value , you will see it in the form of new calculations, graphs, comparisons of time or geography, time series and maps. To ensure total accuracy, all data are verified first in analyzing the source data (we frequently report back to the source agencies about problems spotted with their data) and the resulting calculations we provide so that we can assure accuracy to our users. These data are updated as they are released and arrive from the sources and we maintain an online release calendar so our users can plan ahead for their own work.
Each topic page provides an "About the Data" page that provides the essential metadata our users may need: frequency, specific source, geographic coverage, years of availability and any specific information or caveats related to the use of the data you may need.
Feel free to contact us with specific questions about the data that you may have that aren’t covered through resources on our site. Our partner agency in the State Data Center Program, the Indiana State Library, may also be able to assist you and can be reached by e-mail at datacenter@statelib.lib.in.us. The State Library, as a federal and state document depository, is also an excellent resource for historical data.
About the Profiles
Indiana IN Depth
Developed in response to user input, these profiles provide a substantive overview and rankings for each of Indiana's 92 counties, regions and metropolitan areas. These profiles are updated throughout the year as new data are received from our state agency sources.
States IN Profile
Extensive profiles are available for all 50 states featuring hundreds of economic and demographic indicators. The data come from a variety of federal agencies and other sources, and most are updated annually. The Linked Ranks feature lets users easily see which states are similar or dissimilar to a given state on any variable.
USA Counties IN Profile
Multipage, multi-source profiles of all 3,141 counties in the USA, with ranks. These one-of-a-kind profiles provide a select compilation of demographic and economic indicators. They are updated periodically through the year, so check back often for the most current information. The Linked Ranks feature allows users to easily locate counties that are similar or dissimilar. The City-to-County Finder allows you to type in the name of a city or town and locate its county.
USA Counties and Metros Side by Side
The USA Counties and Metros Side by Side feature provides a useful way to compare any U.S. county or metro to another county, metro, micro, state, nation or custom area.