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The Policy Environment for Nebraska

Staff from CPAR recently met with the Nebraska Legislative Planning Committee to explore The Policy Environment for Nebraska and present high-level data on 5 policy topics deemed important or extremely important by over one-half of the state senators: population; aging; diversity and demographics; education; and workforce. 

Community Survey for Manhattan, Kansas

We recently assisted the City of Manhattan, Kansas, with the data collection and analysis of their biennial community survey. 

Does your community or organization need assistance with a data project? Contact CPAR to learn more about how we can help.

Quick Facts for Nebraska Legislative Districts

Want to learn more about your legislative district? Want to see how it has changed over time? Then explore the data using our new interactive dashboard: Quick Facts for Nebraska Legislative Districts. Learn about population, poverty, education, labor force participation, insurance rates, housing and more from 2012 to the most current data from the American Community Survey.

2018 Nebraska Voter Turnout

Last fall, CPAR analyzed voter turnout data to provide a picture of who might show up to the polls for the 2018 midterm election. Now that the election is over, we share a picture of who actually did show up on our new 2018 Nebraska Voter Turnout infographic.

Profile of Nebraskans with an Associate Degree

Educational attainment is an important part of a conversation about Nebraska's workforce. Check out our infographic on Nebraskans with an associate degree. See where they are employed and how we rank among our peer states.  

Nebraska's Workforce in Contrast

Nebraska's workforce is an important conversation. Check out our infographic on Nebraska's workforce. These numbers can help inform the conversation.

Snapshot of Nebraska

David Drozd presented a Snapshot of Nebraska at the Nebraska Economic Development Summit on Dec. 4, 2018. The snapshot included data on trends; population and diversity; aging and workforce; and education and income.

Chamber members and several state senators were in attendance. Governor Pete Ricketts and NU President Hank Bounds also spoke.

Our Changing Landscape

Over the past several decades in Nebraska, where and how people live has changed dramatically. In this Two Nebraskas: Our Changing Landscape infographic you can see that metropolitan Nebraska is younger, more diverse and more educated. However, some attributes of life in Nebraska transcend county boarders, such as the high rate of labor force participation and that most Nebraskans are Nebraskans for life.

Legislative Planning Committee

Since 2009, CPAR has provided data to the Planning Committee of the Nebraska Legislature. The Planning Committee serves to identify the trends, opportunities, and challenges that are shaping Nebraska, and provide their feedback on next steps to the legislature. In November, we presented data on the rainy day fund and on changing demographics of Nebraska. Read a Lincoln Journal-Star article about that meeting; and view the brief.  

Changing Demographics of Nebraska

As the lead agency for the Nebraska State Data Center, CPAR staff members are often called upon to provide demographic data about the state for various agencies, businesses and nonprofits.

Check out our most recent presentation, Changing Demographics of Nebraska, written and presented by CPAR's new director, Josie Schafer, for the Coalition for a Stronger Nebraska's budget study group.

Where does your legislative district rank?

Have you ever wondered which Nebraska Legislative District has the highest unemployment or the lowest percentage of owner-occupied housing? You can find out easily by exploring our latest interactive dashboard, Selected Characteristics for Nebraska Legislative Districts, which ranks districts on 17 different characteristics for five different time periods.

BTW, District 11 has the highest unemployment and District 46 has the lowest percentage of owner-occupied housing. 

Voter Turnout in Nebraska

In anticipation of the 2018 midterm election, CPAR analyzed voter turnout data to provide a picture of who might show up to the polls. The research showed young and middle-aged voters in Nebraska vote at lower levels than other age groups. Read the report.

Douglas/Sarpy County

Did you know the median family income in Douglas/Sarpy county is $76,600? Check out our latest infographic on Douglas/Sarpy County Families and Businesses for quick data on median family income, median age, unemployment, labor force participation, number of business establishment, and more.

Housing Affordability

The Omaha-Council Bluffs metro ranks high in housing affordability according to a new analysis by CPAR. Of the top 10 metros, Omaha-Council Bluffs has both the highest estimated median home value and and the highest median household income. Learn more by reading the lastest NEXUS on housing affordability.

Do you manage fundraising efforts?

Are you involved in fundraising or are you thinking about a career in fundraising? Then the Certificate in Fundraising Management is for you. It is a comprehensive noncredit program in the essentials of fundraising, including annual giving, planned giving, direct marketing, public relations, grant writing, and more. Registration is now open for Fall 2019 classes.