Q.1. Where can I obtain Birth/Death Certificates?
A.1. Birth and Death Certificates can be requested through the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Vital Records. More information about eligible requestors, information required to request records, and application forms can be found online at the PA Department of Health's website. You can also call the Division of Vital Records at 1-877-PA-HEALTH.
Q.2. Genealogy related questions.
A.2. Answers to any questions regarding genealogy can be obtained from
the PA State Library. You can access the State Library Web Site at : http://www.statelibrary.state.pa.us/libraries/site/default.asp
or call Information at (717) 783-5950.
Q.3. Where can I find current unemployment figures?
A.3. a) The information is available at: http://www.paworkstats.state.pa.us/analyzer/startanalyzer.asp
b) Call the Center for Workforce Information and Analysis of the Department of
Labor and Industry at 1-877-493-3282 or email workforceinfo@state.pa.us.
Q.4. What is the current population of Pennsylvania and
its counties?
A.4. a) PaSDC Web site has the State and County level population
estimates at: http://pasdc.hbg.psu.edu/pasdc/PA_Stats/estimates_and_projections/estimates.html
b) The information can also be obtained from the Census Bureau Web Site by selecting
Pennsylvania from the following page: http://www.census.gov/popest/counties/CO-EST2006-01.html.
Q.5. Who can I contact in order to obtain crime related data
for Pennsylvania?
A.5. a) PA State Police Department at (717) 783-5599.
b) Corrections Office information desk at (717) 975-4859.
You can also use the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting System online at: http://ucr.psp.state.pa.us/UCR/Reporting/RptMain.asp
Q.6. Where can I obtain information regarding Education,
like school enrollments, etc.?
A.6. Department of Education at (717) 783-6788.
You can also use the Statistical Reports for K-12, Higher and Adult Education, and Career and Technical Education available online - click here.
Q.7. Who can I contact for information about Pennsylvania tax rates.
A.7. You can contact the Revenue Department for general tax
information at (717) 787-8201.
Q.8. Where can I find current Consumer Price Index (CPI) data?
A.8. The CPI data from 1988 to 1998 is shown in this table
Detailed information can be obtained from: http://www.bls.gov/data/top20.htm.
Q.9. How do I use the Consumer Price Index for Escalation ?
A.9. You can get detailed information about the CPI data and its usage
from:
http://stats.bls.gov/cpi1998d.htm.
Q.10. The Consumer Price Index--Why the Published Averages Don't Always Match
An Individual's Inflation Experience?
A.10. The information can be obtained from: http://stats.bls.gov/cpifact5.htm.
Q.11. What is Pennsylvania's State and County mean/median
household/family Income?
A.11. The table is here.
Q.12. Where can I get the Pennsylvania export data?
A.12. a) PA Exports, 1994
b) PA
Exports, 1995
c) PA
Exports, 1996
d) PA
Exports, 1997
Q.13. Where can I obtain the Local Government Financial
Statistics?
A.13. By calling the Center for Local Government Services of the
Community and Economic Development Office at: 1-888-223-6837.
Q.14. Where can I find Census 2000 data for Pennsylvania?
A.14. The Commonwealth's population as of April 1, 2000 was 12,281,054. This is a 3.4 percent increase from the 1990 Census. For additional information, please see the Data Center's Census 2000page
Q.15. What areas of Pennsylvania have the largest population increase from 1990 to 2000?
A.15. This data is available here .
Q.16. How do I find out more about the 2010 Census? What can I do to ensure my community gets an accurate count?
A.16. Information abou the 2010 Census can be found here. You can help ensure an accurate count for your community by forming a Complete Count Committee. Download a Complete Count Committee informational brochure here. |
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