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Census Data Center

The SDSU Census Data Center operates as a cooperative venture between the U.S. Census Bureau and South Dakota State University.

What We Do

The center assists people in successfully accessing census data for effective decision-making and sometimes just plain curiosity. We also take on special projects for organizations that have special data needs. We develop projects and seek additional funding to provide more and better data to the citizens and communities of South Dakota. Finally, we provide training to help people more effectively use the census data and presentations about our findings using the data. Our work is informed by a state-wide advisory committee.

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A South Dakota Census Data Center map shows the share of revenue from local sources throughout the state.

South Dakota Census Data Center renamed

The South Dakota Census Data Center has been officially renamed the Center for Rural Vitality and Community Well-Being. The center, housed in the South Dakota State University School of Psychology, Sociology and Rural Studies, is launching a search for a rural sociologist in collaboration with SDSU Extension.