Kids Count Data Center

Data Center Help

Looking for help using the Data Center? Watch our how-to videos.

How do I find the data source for a specific indicator?

The data source will appear at the bottom of any report you create. If you are on a State or National Profile page you will have to select Show under Notes/Sources (see below). Once this is done, sources used and notes pertaining to your chosen indicator will appear.

I just tried to access data in the Data by State section and got this message: “No Data: No data were found for your request. Please try setting different parameters and try again.” Does this mean that no data are available?

In some instances it means that no data are available. But in other instances data are available for a different set of indicators. When you pick an indicator the page defaults to the Featured Indicators (see below). Refine your search by clicking on another option provided under Indicators. Make sure to try State Indicators, National Indicators, or other options, as data may be available for the specified geography.

How do I share data on social networking sites, blogs, and other online venues?

The steps are the same for sharing maps and graphs. First, select an indicator. A report will be created for this indicator. You will have to select the Map or Line Graph tab depending on what you are interested in creating and sharing. Once you have created your map or graph, select Share. You will be provided with dozens of options for places to share data (e.g., Facebook, Blogger, or Twitter). Once you determine where you want to share, you will be asked to log onto your account to post the data onto your page.

I want to upload a map or graph onto my website. How do I go about doing that?

The steps are the same for uploading maps and graphs. First select an indicator of interest. A report will be created for this indicator. You will have to select the Map or Line Graph tab depending on what you are interested in creating and sharing. Once you have created your final product select Add Image to Your Site. You will be provided with instructions and a piece of HTML code to post on your website.

How do I access the national KIDS COUNT Data Book data through my smartphone?

What data is available through the Data Book mobile site?

How do I rank states, counties, school districts, and states?

Once you select an indicator of interest (e.g. child poverty), select the 123 Ranking tab. Go to Sort order/by and select Numerical by Value from the dropdown menu provided. A ranked chart will appear.

How can I determine how my state ranks in comparison to other states?

The KIDS COUNT Rank provides you with insight into how your state ranks among other states based on 10 key indicators. These data can be accessed by selecting Data Across States, going to ther IndicatorsO, and selecting KIDS COUNT overall rank. Finally, pick Numerical by Value from the dropdown menu under Sort order/by found toward the top of the page. (See two images below.)

Where are my state’s CLIKS data?

How do I cite KIDS COUNT data?

If your question was not answered, go to Contact Us and enter your question. Please be sure to specify KIDS COUNT under Type of Inquiry. We will try to answer it and get back to you right away.

To learn about the 10 core indicators, the state KIDS COUNT grantees, and how to cite KIDS COUNT in your research, go to KIDS COUNT FAQ.