When county commissioners digest this supporting data, they often cannot argue with the clear evidence that a new senior citizen center is needed. As businesses try to determine if the market for a new product is large enough or if the product will be accessible to consumers, one source of vital statistics is the census. It shows, on a local, regional or national basis, how many men, women and children live in a specific area, breaking out the data by age and ethnic origin, sex and race, home owners versus renters. Census numbers help businesses reduce their financial risk and broaden their markets. Nonprofit organizations often use census numbers to estimate the number of potential volunteers in communities across the nation.
Developers analyze census data before deciding where to locate a new shopping mall.
The BOCC will hear this request on March 16, 1999. Located on the east side of Masser Road, south of Mountaindale Road in the Frederick Planning Region. Continued from the February meeting. Located in the Urbana Planning Region. Continued from the February meeting.