SOC WORK 461/463: Applied Research
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Demographics & Statistics
Searching for demographic data can feel overwhelming! These two resources are reliable, easy to use, and great places to start.
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GetFacts: Wisconsin's Demographic Data and VIsualization PortalGet demographic data about the state of Wisconsin, or focus on the counties or municipalities that interest you. Produced by UW-Madison's Applied Population Lab.
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U.S. Census Bureau Data ProfilesSearch for a county or municipality. Census profiles include statistics on demographics, employment, income, housing, and more.
Newspapers
These two newspaper databases each include different Wisconsin newspapers. For a complete picture, it’s best to search both.
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Archive of Wisconsin NewspapersSelect Wisconsin newspapers from 2005 to 60 days ago. Includes many independent newspapers.This is a BadgerLink resource. If you are unable to access it, please visit https://badgerlink.dpi.wi.gov/
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U.S. NewsstreamNational and regional newspapers, including Post Cresent, Green Bay Press Gazette, Wisconsin State Journal, Stevens Point Journal, Wausau Daily Herald and more. 1980s-present.
Includes The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Newsday, and Chicago Tribune as well as over 80 Gannett titles.
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