Click on the counties of the above map for reports on the widely varied demographics and economics of rural Nebraska. The colored blocks and numbers represent Nebraska legislative districts.
Economic data were obtained from the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Economic Information System, 2006 and from BEAR Facts, a publication of the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The full data set is available for downloading at http://www.bea.gov/
- County Profiles Summary - by Randy CantrellIn this brief document, Randy Cantrell summarizes the demographic and economic trends that will affect rural Nebraska for the next decade or longer.
- A Typology of Nebraska CountiesMuch of the material found on this site utilizes a typology of Nebraska Counties for purposes of comparing trends that are found in places with similar demographic and economic characteristics. In this document, Randy Cantrell explains this typology.
- "A CRITICAL MATCH" Nebraska's Health Workforce Planning Project FINAL REPORT Sep 09 The report is a study of and strategy for Nebraska's health workforce needs.
- In-Migration Accelerates Metropolitan Population Concentration According to 2008 Census Estimates for Nebraska In this Cantrell analysis, Nebraska's '07 to '08 net population growth is traced to international in-migration.
- Wage and Salary Jobs Lead Nebraska's Job Growth in 2007
In this brief summary, Randy Cantrell analyzes the change from 2006 to 2007 in growth of wage and salary employment in Nebraska.
- Demographic and Lifestyle Characteristics of Farm Operators
In this document, Cantrell discusses new trends toward "residential," "life-style," and "retirement" farms in Nebraska.
- Nebraska's Population Growth Continues to be Concentrated in Metropolitan Counties
In this statistical summary, Randy Cantrell attributes virtually all of Nebraska's net population growth from 20007 to 2008 to the three most populous counties.
- Three Counties Saw the Majority of Nebraska's Housing GrowthIn this document Randy Cantrell discusses trends underlying the distribution by county of Nebraska's total housing stock increase between July 1, 2007 and July 1, 2008.
Increasingly, rural community development involves regional development helping communities look beyond their borders and capture the opportunity present when rural areas collaborate on common issues and concerns.
The links below emphasize regional and global perspectives of rural development.
