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Welcome to the Rural Data Bank, North Carolina's leading source of information on rural people, communities and the rural economy. The goal of the data bank is to provide leaders and concerned citizens with the statistical information they need to bring about a more prosperous rural North Carolina. Here's what you'll find:

County Profiles -- Using the North Carolina map, click on any county to get a two-page county profile. Each profile contains around 50 indicators of economic and social well-being.

Topic Profiles -- Want to know more about a broad topic such as population or income? Choose from a list of topics and receive a two-page profile containing rural, urban and statewide data.

Trends and Issues -- Looking for more than just numbers? In the trends and issues section, you'll find maps, graphs and analysis of North Carolina's most critical rural issues.

Custom Data Search -- In this section, you can design your own search by choosing from a wide range of geographic options and statistical indicators.

Links -- Many other organizations provide immensely helpful statistical information. Here are some of our favorites.