Wolf-Branigin, MichaelSuh, Hyon-SookMuir, StarIhara, Emily S.2015-10-132015-10-132009-05-01Wolf-Branigin, Michael; Suh, Hyon-Sook; Muir, Star; and Ihara, Emily S. (2009) "Applying Census Data for Small Area Estimation in Community and Social Service Planning," Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods: Vol. 8: Iss. 1, Article 28.https://hdl.handle.net/1920/9940Material in this article is copyrighted and initially published by the Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods (2009). Vol. 8, Iss.1: 299-305. ISSN : 1538-9472 JMASM Inc PO Box 48023 Oak Park, MI 48237 ea@jmasm.comSmall area estimation provides a tool for community analysis. A procedure for accessing, selecting, joining and analyzing US Census data is provided. Skills acquired while completing the procedure include accessing census data, downloading boundary files and displaying themes. Such skills are valuable tools for students to possess as they enter the workforce.en-USSmall area estimationSocial policy analysisSystems evaluationUnited States--CensusGeographic information systemsArticle