The State Data Center program is a partnership created by the United States Census Bureau in 1978 with all 50 states and territories to help disseminate data at local levels. The North Carolina State Data Center leads a cooperative network of state agencies, libraries, universities, and local governments within the state. The State Library of North Carolina is one of three coordinating agencies of the North Carolina State Data Center. To learn more, visit these websites:
Yes, North Carolina has a State Demographer!
Our State Demographer, Michael Cline, produces North Carolina estimates to help distribute government funds in our state. He also publishes annual population projections. In addition, he works closely with local governments who provide information about local demographic shifts, such as annexations or construction that impact county and city populations.
Learn about data updates and releases by signing up for the NC Data list serve:
https://statelibrarync.simplelists.com
LINC (Log Into North Carolina) is a data platform that allows data visualization, mapping, and downloads. It is comprised of statistics reported by State and federal agencies, making it a first stop in data retrieval about North Carolina. Users can register to save inquiries and receive notifications of updates.
Learn More about LINC.
Practice Exercises:
The best way to learn how to use LINC is to practice. Here are some exercises to help you locate datasets using LINC filters. There may be more than one way to locate an answer.
A. Which counties had the most vacant housing in 1990, and 2010?
B. Find the Forsyth County Community College enrollment for all years.
C. What state has the most and the least electric car charging stations?
A. Which counties had the most vacant housing in 1990, and 2010?
B. Find the Forsyth County Community College enrollment for all years.
There are multiple search options:
C. Which state has the most and the least electric car charging stations?
*This is tricky because there is a subgroup in "State Comparisons" for “Transportation.”