The Center for Rural Studies (CRS) addresses social, economic, and resource challenges through applied research, program evaluation, community data and indicators and economic impact studies.
CRS is a non-profit, fee-for-service research and resource center. CRS also houses the U.S. Census Bureau Vermont State Data Center.

Vermont State Data Center
The Vermont State Data Center provides training and technical assistance in accessing and using Census data for research, administration, planning and decision making.

Vermonter Poll
The Vermonter Poll is an annual, statewide survey collecting Vermonters' opinions and attitudes on a range of subjects.