The intent was to provide policymakers with baseline information which could be used to manage and assess the socioeconomic impact of fisheries policies. Our intent was to create a user interface which did not require knowledge or use of statistical analysis packages. The database includes more than 330 data items for each level of geography.
Coverage encompasses coastal states from Texas to North Carolina.
Topical content includes standard socio-demographic information such as population, age structures, racial and ethnic composition, income distributions, and residential mobility. Also assembled for the first time are 1970-1990 data on commuting zones and labor market areas.