A comprehensive summary of agricultural activity for the United States and for each state. Includes number of farms by size and type, inventory and values for crops and livestock, operator characteristics, and much more.
Low Education Counties
Low education counties are those where 20% or more of county residents age 25-64 did not have a high school diploma or equivalent, determined by the American Community Survey 5 Year average data for 2008-12.
Cropland Data Layer, 2014
The 2014 Cropland Data Layer (CDL) developed by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)
Low Employment Counties
Low employment counties are those where less than 65% of county residents age 25-64 were not employed, determined by the American Community Survey 5 Year average data for 2008-12.
Cropland Data Layer, 2015
The 2015 Cropland Data Layer (CDL) developed by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)
Population Loss Counties
Population loss counties are those where the number of county residents declined between the 1990 and 2000 censuses and also between the 2000 and 2010 censuses.
Cropland Data Layer, 2016
The 2016 Cropland Data Layer (CDL) developed by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)
Retirement Destination Counties
Retirement destination counties are those where the number of residents age 60 and older grew by 15% or more between the 2000 and 2010 censuses due to net migration.
Cropland Data Layer, 2017
The 2017 Cropland Data Layer (CDL) developed by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)
Persistent Poverty Counties
Persistent poverty counties are those where 20% or more of county residents were poor, measured by the 1980, 1990, and 2000 censuses, and the 2007-11 American Community Survey.