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Researching the Local Community: Construction

Search strategies and resources to learn about Terre Haute, Vigo County, and the local community.; NUR 444, ECON, other courses

Construction/Housing

Homeward Bound Indiana

Homeward Bound Indiana has several fund-raising events around Indiana. Click on Walk Locations to find upcoming Events.

Indiana Association for Community Economic Development

American Community Survey

The American Community Survey (ACS) of the U.S. Census Bureau uses a series of monthly samples to produce annually updated estimates for small areas (census tracts and block groups).

  1. Go to the American Community Survey.
  2. On the left, select Data Profiles
  3. Select the most recent year.
  4. In the box in the middle of the webpage, select your State.
  5. Select your County or Place (town).
  6. Click Get Data Profile button.
  7. The Results appear below the button.
  8. Click the following, as desired.
    1. Social Characteristics
    2. Economic Characteristics 
    3. Housing Characteristics
    4. Demographic Characteristics

Terre Haute Government

Economic Development Division West Central Indiana

Building Inspections Department / Vigo County, Indiana

Bureau of Economic Analysis

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce provides economic accounts data  of the U.S. economy.

I suggested a way to pull up data but don't hesitate to explore on your own. There is a lot of data here.