History/Background
• How did this community start? Where is it now
• Government structure (township, city, etc.)
• Significant events that happened in the community
• Identify the state and federal representatives of the community
Demographics
General Characteristics of your community
• Demographics: number and distribution by:
o Age
o Gender
o Race
o Ethnic/minority groupings
o Educational level
o Socioeconomic status
o Unemployment rate
o Death and Birth Rates