There are many reasons for making these data available. For example, a user can research the ranking of the county's school children on standardized tests, the level of poverty, or population growth. Someone considering moving to Hillsborough County might be interested in data such as population trends, the ages of County residents, or what types of jobs are available and salaries. A business might be interested in the types of industries located in Hillsborough County, taxable sales, and the quality of the environment. A student may be looking for information to use in a research project. A Girl or a Boy Scout may need community information in order to complete a merit badge.

To develop these indicators and their supporting data, the Management and Budget Department used reliable and well-documented information sources. The following economic and social indicators present data on these and other subjects such as inflation, banking, poverty, and health. These indicators present a broad view of an issue and are readily accessible on the internet. Other indicators exist in these categories but were not chosen due to their more narrow scope or lack of accessibility, clarity or comparability to other geographic areas.

Each link below leads to data presented in graphs and in tables. Emphasis is placed on trends and growth rates, rather than the level of the given indicator. The files are in Adobe Acrobat format. In addition, Excel 7 workbooks containing data tables may be downloaded for those who want data in electronic form. Each subject page and the Socioeconomic links page also contain internet links to the data source(s) for those who require an in-depth treatment of a subject.

Please contact the Management and Budget Department if there are any questions, comments or suggestions about the indicators, data, or links.