2 of 11 major ‘swing states’ from the 2016 election

In this assignment you will be asked to choose 2 of 11 major ‘swing states’ from the 2016 election and find recent statistical data on the following:

1. Income
   a. Median household income
   b. Percentage below poverty level
   c. (If possible, types of households & income)
2. Education
   a. Secondary & Post Secondary education
3. Ethnicity/Race
   a. Statewide Percentages of ethic groups
4. Age & Gender (Voting population, by generation)
   a. 20-34
   b. 35-54
   c. 55-69
   d. 70+
   Percentages for all four areas are more helpful than actual numbers.

Statistics
In writing it’s important to use statistics to support your arguments/conclusions about a subject. A helpful place to go for statistics about different states is the United States Census Bureau website. The American Fact Finder, Community Facts (Links to an external site.) will have a lot of current information listed by state.

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