Changing Neighborhoods and the Census

Changing Changing NeighborhoodsNeighborhoods and the Census and the Census

Grace YorkGrace York

University of MichiganUniversity of Michigan

September 2002September 2002

Social Workers often use Social Workers often use the Census, combined the Census, combined with observation and with observation and interviews, to assess interviews, to assess their communitiestheir communities

Needs Needs AssessmentAssessment

Casual ObservationsCasual Observations

RestaurantsRestaurants Grocery storesGrocery stores ShoppingShopping ChurchesChurches Shortcuts to avoid road Shortcuts to avoid road

repairrepair

Map of Casual Map of Casual ObservationsObservations

Will the Census prove or disprove?

Outline of Outline of PresentationPresentation

Census QuestionnaireCensus Questionnaire Census GeographyCensus Geography Reference MapsReference Maps Census DataCensus Data Thematic MappingThematic Mapping Zip Code Correspondence Zip Code Correspondence

TablesTables

Changing Changing Neighborhoods Neighborhoods

BibliographyBibliography

http://www.lib.umich.edu/http://www.lib.umich.edu/

govdocs/sw650.htmlgovdocs/sw650.html

Census HistoryCensus History

Mandated by ConstitutionMandated by Constitution

Purpose: reapportionment of 435 Purpose: reapportionment of 435 seats in the House of seats in the House of RepresentativesRepresentatives

Questions vary since 1790Questions vary since 1790

2000 2000 QuestionnaireQuestionnaire

100% Questionnaire100% Questionnaire (Data Available Now)(Data Available Now)

AgeAge SexSex Race (Multiple)Race (Multiple) Hispanic originHispanic origin Household relationshipHousehold relationship Occupied v. vacant housing unitsOccupied v. vacant housing units Owner v. renter occupied Owner v. renter occupied

housinghousing

Questions You Can Questions You Can Answer with the Short Answer with the Short

Form DataForm Data

What is the age/race/sex What is the age/race/sex composition of Washtenaw County?composition of Washtenaw County?

Which geographic areas have a Which geographic areas have a large proportion of single-mother large proportion of single-mother families?families?

Is the Mexican population of Is the Mexican population of MichiganMichigan concentrated in Wayne concentrated in Wayne County or more agricultural areas?County or more agricultural areas?

Race Groups in Race Groups in 20002000

WhiteWhite Black or African-AmericanBlack or African-American American Indian or Alaskan American Indian or Alaskan

NativeNative AsianAsian Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderHawaiian or Pacific Islander OtherOther

Individual RacesIndividual Races Some files break the 6 racial groups Some files break the 6 racial groups

into 250 specific categoriesinto 250 specific categories Includes Chippewa Indians, Hmong, Includes Chippewa Indians, Hmong,

PakistanisPakistanis Israelis and Arabs are considered as Israelis and Arabs are considered as

white (Afghanis, Iranians, Saudis)white (Afghanis, Iranians, Saudis) List appears at:List appears at:

http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/sf3td/sf3tdg7.pdfsf3td/sf3tdg7.pdf

HispanicHispanic

Not considered a raceNot considered a race

Can be Hispanic and any raceCan be Hispanic and any race

Breakdowns in some tablesBreakdowns in some tables• CubanCuban• Puerto RicanPuerto Rican• MexicanMexican• SpanishSpanish• Various Latin American CountriesVarious Latin American Countries

New Race Category in New Race Category in 20002000

Respondents could choose up Respondents could choose up to SIX racial backgroundsto SIX racial backgrounds

Typical mixed race is 2-3% of Typical mixed race is 2-3% of populationpopulation

Race data not necessarily Race data not necessarily comparable with previous comparable with previous censusescensuses

Household Household RelationshipsRelationships

Relationship to Relationship to HouseholderHouseholder

SpouseSpouse ChildChild StepchildStepchild GrandchildGrandchild Brother/SisterBrother/Sister ParentParent Non-relativeNon-relative Unmarried partner is separate Unmarried partner is separate

categorycategory

Group QuartersGroup Quarters

College dormsCollege dorms PrisonsPrisons Mental hospitalsMental hospitals Shelters for abused Shelters for abused

spousesspouses Military barracksMilitary barracks Nursing homesNursing homes

2000 Sample 2000 Sample QuestionnaireQuestionnaire

Marital status, housing value and Marital status, housing value and rentrent

Grandparents as caregivers (new)Grandparents as caregivers (new) AncestryAncestry LanguageLanguage Country of originCountry of origin School enrollment and educational School enrollment and educational

attainment (and dropouts)attainment (and dropouts)

2000 Sample 2000 Sample QuestionnaireQuestionnaire

EmploymentEmployment Industry and occupationIndustry and occupation Transportation to and place of Transportation to and place of

workwork Disability and mental illnessDisability and mental illness Veteran statusVeteran status Income and povertyIncome and poverty

Sample Data ScheduleSample Data Schedule

Sample data being published by state,Sample data being published by state, August 6 – September 30, 2000August 6 – September 30, 2000

Michigan was released on September 10Michigan was released on September 10

Demographic profiles for U.S., Demographic profiles for U.S., states,counties and places in the interimstates,counties and places in the interim

• PDF for entire countryPDF for entire country– http://censtats.census.gov/pub/Profiles.shtml

Importance of Two Importance of Two SurveysSurveys

Larger the area, the more dataLarger the area, the more data

Smaller the area, the less dataSmaller the area, the less data• Sample may be inaccurate at block or block Sample may be inaccurate at block or block

group levelgroup level• Protection of privacyProtection of privacy

100% data generally to block level100% data generally to block level• Extreme detail to tract levelExtreme detail to tract level

Some sample data to block group levelSome sample data to block group level• Half of tables only to tract levelHalf of tables only to tract level

Census GeographyCensus Geography

Legal AreasLegal Areas

Nation Nation State State Counties Counties CitiesCities Townships Townships Congressional Congressional

DistrictsDistricts School DistrictsSchool Districts

Census GeographyCensus Geography

Census-Designated Census-Designated AreasAreas

Metropolitan Statistical Metropolitan Statistical Area Area

Urbanized AreaUrbanized Area Census TractCensus Tract Block GroupBlock Group BlockBlock Zip Code Tabulation Zip Code Tabulation

AreaArea

Census Geography Census Geography MapMap

Urban AreasUrban AreasUrbanized = Densely settled area, 50,000+

Urban Cluster = Densely settled area,

2500-50,000; can be outside metro area

South Central Michigan has a surprising number of urban clusters

Metropolitan Statistical Metropolitan Statistical AreaArea

•Central city of 50,000 or more •Its own county, and •Surrounding counties with heavy commuting patterns

Metropolitan Area Metropolitan Area DefinitionsDefinitions

Metropolitan Statistical AreaMetropolitan Statistical Area - - stand-alone metro areastand-alone metro area

Primary Metropolitan Statistical Primary Metropolitan Statistical AreaArea - - metro area which is component of metro area which is component of larger metropolitan arealarger metropolitan area

Consolidated Metropolitan Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical AreaStatistical Area - - two or more two or more contiguous metropolitan areascontiguous metropolitan areas

Detroit Consolidated Detroit Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical AreaMetropolitan Statistical Area

1990

Lapeer Livingston

Detroit PMSA Macomb

Monroe

Oakland

St. Clair

Wayne

Ann Arbor PMSA Washtenaw

2000

Lapeer Macomb

Detroit PMSA Monroe

Oakland

St. Clair

Wayne

Lenawee

Ann Arbor PMSA Livingston

Washtenaw

Flint PMSA Genesee

MSA DefinitionsMSA Definitions

This is very complicatedThis is very complicated

Just consult the Just consult the definitions when you definitions when you need them need them

http://www.census.gov/http://www.census.gov/population/www/estimates/population/www/estimates/metrodef.htmlmetrodef.html

Census TractsCensus Tracts

Areas of about 4000 peopleAreas of about 4000 people Approximate neighborhoodsApproximate neighborhoods

Ann Arbor TractAnn Arbor Tract

Block GroupBlock GroupTwo – eight block groups per tract

All 2000s (2001, 2002, 2003) are BG 2

Smallest area for sample data

BlocksBlocks

All blocks in 2000 have 4-digit All blocks in 2000 have 4-digit numbersnumbersSome 100% data but no sample Some 100% data but no sample datadata

Locating Census MapsLocating Census Maps

American FactfinderAmerican Factfinder• http://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/

Census Bureau Web Site (PDF)Census Bureau Web Site (PDF)• http://ftp2.census.gov/plmap/http://ftp2.census.gov/plmap/

Documents Center Paper CopiesDocuments Center Paper Copies• Tract maps for MichiganTract maps for Michigan• Block maps for Wayne and WashtenawBlock maps for Wayne and Washtenaw

Arcview GIS Program in Map LibraryArcview GIS Program in Map Library

Technical Technical DocumentationDocumentation

Geographic and subject definitionsGeographic and subject definitions Lists of tables and individual Lists of tables and individual

components in tablescomponents in tables Code lists (ancestry, race, occupation, Code lists (ancestry, race, occupation,

group quarters, Hispanic, industry, group quarters, Hispanic, industry, language, country)language, country)

Original questionnaireOriginal questionnaire

http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/sf1td.htmlhttp://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/sf1td.html http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/sf3td.htmlhttp://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/sf3td.html

Census Data Census Data FormatsFormats

FTPFTP Transfer all data for all geographies in a county Transfer all data for all geographies in a county

and manipulate with SAS or SPSSand manipulate with SAS or SPSS

http://ftp2.census.gov/plmap/http://ftp2.census.gov/plmap/

http://ftp2.census.gov/census_2000/http://ftp2.census.gov/census_2000/

American FactfinderAmerican Factfinder http://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/

Prepared profilesPrepared profiles Data extraction to a spreadsheet,Data extraction to a spreadsheet, Reference and thematic mapsReference and thematic maps

Census Data Census Data FormatsFormats

Census Bureau CDs/DVDsCensus Bureau CDs/DVDsQuicker than American Factfinder for Quicker than American Factfinder for extracting very large data setsextracting very large data sets

Geolytics CD-ROMSGeolytics CD-ROMS Thematic mapping for all variables and Thematic mapping for all variables and

created variables; for 1980, 1990, and created variables; for 1980, 1990, and 20002000

Maps can be imported into more Maps can be imported into more sophisticated programssophisticated programs

Initial Factfinder Initial Factfinder ScreenScreen

http://factfinder.census.gov/


Brief profiles and geographic comparisons for Brief profiles and geographic comparisons for U.S., states, counties, and placesU.S., states, counties, and places

Basic FactsBasic Facts


Choose Population, Social, Economic, or Housing Table for 2000 or Choose Population, Social, Economic, or Housing Table for 2000 or various tables for 1990various tables for 1990



Choose GeographyChoose GeographyFollow pop-up menus, which change with each selectionFollow pop-up menus, which change with each selection

Only states for which full sample data has been Only states for which full sample data has been released have sample quick tablesreleased have sample quick tables


Printing and Printing and DownloadingDownloading

Use button for downloading data to a spreadsheetUse button for downloading data to a spreadsheetBrowser downloading yields HTML formatBrowser downloading yields HTML format

Demographic Profile Demographic Profile AlternativesAlternatives

Until all of the sample files (SF3) are released, you will find Until all of the sample files (SF3) are released, you will find more demographic profiles in the side linkmore demographic profiles in the side link



All areas are searchable; there are comparison tables, an All areas are searchable; there are comparison tables, an FTP site, and technical documentationFTP site, and technical documentation



Choose the U.S. or a state and search by keywordChoose the U.S. or a state and search by keyword



A search of Oakland in Michigan provides links to the A search of Oakland in Michigan provides links to the county and all township profiles (but not places)county and all township profiles (but not places)


Michigan Profile Michigan Profile SpreadsheetsSpreadsheets

Permit you to compare place and county data with the Permit you to compare place and county data with the state and United Statesstate and United States

http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/demoprof.html

Michigan Profile Michigan Profile SpreadsheetsSpreadsheets

Disabled population in Alcona County has low Disabled population in Alcona County has low employment rate compared to state and U.S.employment rate compared to state and U.S.


Profile Spreadsheets Profile Spreadsheets Outside MichiganOutside Michigan

1.1. FTP data from Census BureauFTP data from Census Bureau

http://www2.census.gov/http://www2.census.gov/census_2000/datasets/census_2000/datasets/100_and_sample_profile/100_and_sample_profile/

2.2. You are welcome to copy the You are welcome to copy the Documents Center’s column Documents Center’s column headers on your own spreadsheet.headers on your own spreadsheet.


NWMCOG’s 1990/2000 NWMCOG’s 1990/2000 ComparisonsComparisons

Northwest Michigan Council of Government profiles compares same Northwest Michigan Council of Government profiles compares same Michigan data with 1990; notice Oakland County’s change in ancestries Michigan data with 1990; notice Oakland County’s change in ancestries reportedreported

ftp://www.nwm.cog.mi.us/2000CensusProfiles/

1990/2000 Comparisons Outside 1990/2000 Comparisons Outside MichiganMichigan

1.1. Access the separate 1990 and Access the separate 1990 and 2000 profiles from the Census 2000 profiles from the Census Bureau at:Bureau at:

http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/whttp://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2002/dp_comptables.htmlww/2002/dp_comptables.html

2.2. Combine spreadsheets manually.Combine spreadsheets manually.

Geographic AreaGeographic Area

If you know the geographic area or If you know the geographic area or proceed directly toproceed directly to DATA SETS or DATA SETS or ProfilesProfiles

If you need to determine the If you need to determine the geographic area, go togeographic area, go to REFERENCE REFERENCE MAPSMAPS

REFERENCE MAPSREFERENCE MAPS

Internet Internet Explorer 5.0 Explorer 5.0 works best if works best if you want to you want to click and click and zoomzoom

Choose Choose CHANGE CHANGE SELECTIONS/GSELECTIONS/Geographyeography forfor three better three better optionsoptions

Place Name Place Name SearchingSearching

BESTBEST option for option for mappingmapping• StatesStates• CountiesCounties• CitiesCities• TownshipsTownships• VillagesVillages

Place Name Place Name SearchingSearching

1. Select Place Name2. Choose Year3. Type in Name and GO.4. Choose from Options and SHOW MAP.

Navigating the MapNavigating the Map

•Level 5 maps provide an overview of the tracts•Not all features show in this view•Use arrows to move map or click to zoom in

Block Group Block Group MapsMaps

•Block groups show up best at Level 3; tracts at level 4•Zoom to Level 2 for street names and block numbers•Write down tract, block group and block numbers you need for use with the Data Sets menu

Changing LegendChanging LegendWhen you can’t tell block group from tract boundaries, click on LEGEND to turn off block group boundaries and numbers

Updated MapUpdated Map

And, yes, Tract 4003 has unusually tortuous boundaries.

Address SearchingAddress Searching

Search for a known address to find its county, city, tract, block group, block number, and map

Address ResultsAddress Results

•ADDRESS SEARCHING gives you the tract, block group and

block number so you can retrieve data in Data Sets

•You can also choose to SHOW MAP

Address MapAddress Map

Data SetsData Sets

Once you’ve determined geography Once you’ve determined geography and used Basic Facts, go to and used Basic Facts, go to DATA DATA SETS SETS for the detailfor the detail

2000 and 1990 Census2000 and 1990 Census Most detailed demographic and housing data

Census Supplementary FileCensus Supplementary File Conducted at the same time as the Census to test of small area sampling techniques

American Community SurveyAmerican Community Survey Test for state, county, city and tract sample data updates beginning 2002

Data Sets Includes Five Data Sets Includes Five Types of FilesTypes of Files

Economic CensusEconomic Census Business payrolls and sales for all types of industries for the nation, states, counties, large cities and zip codes

Population EstimatesPopulation Estimates Annual state and county population estimates. Totals only - no race or age.

Data Sets Includes Five Data Sets Includes Five Types of FilesTypes of Files

Listing of Data SetsListing of Data Sets

The default display are files from the 2000 and 1990 Census

Data Files for 2000Data Files for 2000

Summary File 1: 100%Summary File 1: 100%• Available nowAvailable now• Race, sex, age, households and families, Race, sex, age, households and families,

housing tenurehousing tenure• BLOCK LEVEL for many categoriesBLOCK LEVEL for many categories• MOST DETAILED ON RACE AT TRACT LEVELMOST DETAILED ON RACE AT TRACT LEVEL• MOST DETAILED ON AGEMOST DETAILED ON AGE

Summary File 2: 100%Summary File 2: 100% • Available nowAvailable now• Detailed cross classifications by type of Detailed cross classifications by type of

Hispanic origin, Indian tribe, or Asian Hispanic origin, Indian tribe, or Asian subcategory (about 250 total)subcategory (about 250 total)

Data Files for 2000Data Files for 2000

Summary File 3: SampleSummary File 3: Sample• Income, language, ethnicity, Income, language, ethnicity,

occupation, commuting, housing value occupation, commuting, housing value and rentand rent

• Housing value and rent in STF 1 in 1990Housing value and rent in STF 1 in 1990• Ancestry only at tract level; in 1990 Ancestry only at tract level; in 1990

was available for block groupswas available for block groups

Summary File 4: SampleSummary File 4: Sample • Available beginning Dec. 2002Available beginning Dec. 2002• Detailed cross classifications by age, Detailed cross classifications by age,

race, sex, and ancestryrace, sex, and ancestry• STF4 in 1990 not on FactfinderSTF4 in 1990 not on Factfinder

Data Sets Option Data Sets Option BoxBox

Options box aligns with checked data set

Options for Data Options for Data SetSet

Technical DocumentationTechnical Documentation = = definitions, lists of tables, definitions, lists of tables, interpretation of codesinterpretation of codes

Detailed TablesDetailed Tables = = most data for most data for most placesmost places

Thematic MapsThematic Maps = = subject mapssubject maps

Options for Data Options for Data SetSet

Quick TablesQuick Tables = = brief data for brief data for one named placeone named placeSame as Basic Facts but includes tract Same as Basic Facts but includes tract

datadata

Geographic Comparison Geographic Comparison TablesTables = = brief data for all tracts in brief data for all tracts in county, counties in state, states in U.S.county, counties in state, states in U.S.

Summary File 1Summary File 1Quick TablesQuick Tables

Quick Tables under Data Sets includes Quick Tables under Data Sets includes

census tracts; lowest level in Basic Facts is placecensus tracts; lowest level in Basic Facts is place


Does NOT have block and block group dataDoes NOT have block and block group data Choose geographic level; follow pop-up menus, Choose geographic level; follow pop-up menus,

choose places, add, then nextchoose places, add, then next


Highlight table and add; show tableHighlight table and add; show table


Summaries of age, race, sex, and household status Summaries of age, race, sex, and household status

WITH PERCENTSWITH PERCENTS

Each census tract in a separate tableEach census tract in a separate table

Summary File 1Summary File 1

Most data by age, race, sex, Most data by age, race, sex, households, group quarters down to households, group quarters down to block levelblock level

Detailed Tables Detailed Tables GeographyGeography

Default is LIST geography. Others include name Default is LIST geography. Others include name search, address search, and geography within search, address search, and geography within geography.geography.

Detailed Tables Detailed Tables GeographyGeographyList GeographyList Geography

You can chooseYou can choose • All statesAll states• All counties in a stateAll counties in a state• All tracts in a county All tracts in a county • All block groups in a tractAll block groups in a tract

• All blocks in a block groupAll blocks in a block group..• Use SHOW ALL GEOGRAPHIC TYPES for all Use SHOW ALL GEOGRAPHIC TYPES for all

tracts in a citytracts in a city• Use GEO WITHIN GEO for all block groups in Use GEO WITHIN GEO for all block groups in

a county or placea county or place


List Geography – All Geography TypesList Geography – All Geography Types


List Geography – All Geography TypesList Geography – All Geography Types

Gives additional geographic options, like tracts within a place, but may not meet all needs


Geography within GeographyGeography within Geography



Geography within GeographyGeography within Geography


The default for Detailed Tables is the List of All Tables.

List of Tables - SF1List of Tables - SF1http://http://factfinderfactfinder.census.gov/.census.gov/

Population (P) Tables Population (P) Tables by Subject by Subject

To block levelTo block level

RaceRace AgeAge Households by Age, Type, and Households by Age, Type, and

RelationshipRelationship Families and Family TypeFamilies and Family Type Group QuartersGroup Quarters Imputations of data when Imputations of data when

questionnaire not answeredquestionnaire not answered

Housing Tables Housing Tables Clustered by SubjectClustered by Subject

To block levelTo block level

Housing Units (occupied and vacant)Housing Units (occupied and vacant) Occupied Housing Units by race and Occupied Housing Units by race and

household sizehousehold size Owner/Renter Occupied by RaceOwner/Renter Occupied by Race Imputations of data when Imputations of data when

questionnaires not answeredquestionnaires not answered

PCT Tables Clustered PCT Tables Clustered by Subjectby Subject

To tract levelTo tract level• American Native TribesAmerican Native Tribes• Asian Races (e.g. Asian Indian, Hmong)Asian Races (e.g. Asian Indian, Hmong)• Hawaiian and Pacific Islander RacesHawaiian and Pacific Islander Races• Hispanic Origin Details (e.g. Cuban)Hispanic Origin Details (e.g. Cuban)• Single years of age by race to 99; three Single years of age by race to 99; three

groups over 100groups over 100• Unmarried partnersUnmarried partners• Nonrelatives by household type (foster Nonrelatives by household type (foster

child, boarder) and racechild, boarder) and race• Group quarters population by age, race, Group quarters population by age, race,

sex and type (dorm, prison)sex and type (dorm, prison)

We’re choosing P3 for race because we know it will We’re choosing P3 for race because we know it will have block group and block level data. Highlight have block group and block level data. Highlight table – Add – table – Add – Show table.Show table.

List of Tables - SF1List of Tables - SF1http://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/

Detailed SpreadsheetDetailed Spreadsheetand Geocodesand Geocodes

Options include Geographic and Other FIPS Codes

Detailed Spreadsheet Detailed Spreadsheet

and Downloading Optionsand Downloading Options

Use Factfinder’s button for downloading data

Downloading Downloading OptionsOptions Comma, tab, databaseComma, tab, database

•Downloading options are comma delimited, tab delimited, and database compatible•You can also transpose rows and columns•Click on Explain My Choices for examples of the format

Downloading OptionsDownloading OptionsExplain My ChoicesExplain My Choices

Examples of Tab-Delimited/Transposed and Data Base Ready

Tranposed SpreadsheetTranposed Spreadsheet

•If it doesn’t look right when you open it to your browser screen, then save to disk and open up in a spreadsheet program

Detailed TablesDetailed TablesRevising GeographyRevising Geography

Change Selections - GeographyChange Selections - Geography

Detailed TablesDetailed TablesRevising GeographyRevising Geography

You could remove all block groups or add county totalsYou could remove all block groups or add county totals You cannot change tables at this point.You cannot change tables at this point. You must SHOW TABLE AND THEN CHANGE SELECTIONS/TABLESYou must SHOW TABLE AND THEN CHANGE SELECTIONS/TABLES

Detailed TablesDetailed TablesRevising TablesRevising Tables

You can also Change Selections/TablesYou can also Change Selections/Tables

Detailed TablesDetailed TablesKeyword SearchingKeyword Searching

You can search using single or multiple termsYou can search using single or multiple terms

Multiple Table Multiple Table SpreadsheetSpreadsheet

The result is two separate tablesThe result is two separate tables You must use a spreadsheet program when You must use a spreadsheet program when

combining themcombining them

Manipulating Spreadsheet Manipulating Spreadsheet ColumnsColumns

Sample Instructions for combining different tables on the same spreadsheet appears at: http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/washars.htm

Excel AssistanceExcel Assistance

For assistance in using Excel see

http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/excel/xlguide.pdf

Includes manipulating spreadsheets, transposing rows and columns, filtering, ranking, and converting

pdf to Excel


You can search for a street address in You can search for a street address in Detailed Tables and choose all results for Detailed Tables and choose all results for a state/msa/county/tract comparisona state/msa/county/tract comparison


PCT Table based on address searchPCT Table based on address searchOnly shows applicable geographiesOnly shows applicable geographies

Age, sex, households, families, and owner v. rented occupied housing units

State, counties, places, MSAs, and census tracts

For 250 races; e.g. single years of age by sex for the Pakistani population rather than the Asian population at large

Brief guide available at: http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/sf2.htm

Summary File 2Summary File 2http://http://factfinderfactfinder.census.gov/.census.gov/

•2000 is the first time for this file on format other than magnetic tape

•There are limits for racial data – must have 100 or more people of race in the geographic area



Mark Box with Summary File 2

Summary File 2 – Summary File 2 – GeographyGeography

Summary File 2 – Summary File 2 – SubjectSubject

http://http://factfinderfactfinder.census.gov/.census.gov/


Once you have a table for the total population, CHANGE SELECTIONS to choose race


Use pop-up box to highlight race and then ADD


Only those places in Oakland County with 100+ Pakistanis are shown


Will be the most popular file when completed

Summary File 3-SubjectsSummary File 3-Subjectshttp://http://factfinderfactfinder.census.gov/.census.gov/

AncestryAncestry Education and school enrollmentEducation and school enrollment Commuting, occupation, industryCommuting, occupation, industry Income and povertyIncome and poverty Disability and veteran statusDisability and veteran status Housing value, rent, mortgagesHousing value, rent, mortgages More breakdowns within More breakdowns within

categories and racial cross-categories and racial cross-classifications than the classifications than the Demographic ProfilesDemographic Profiles

Summary File 3-Summary File 3-GeographyGeography

http://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/

Check the Technical Documentation for block Check the Technical Documentation for block group tables before you choose block group group tables before you choose block group geography. Here we are choosing all tracts geography. Here we are choosing all tracts in Washtenaw.in Washtenaw.

Summary File 3Summary File 3List of TablesList of Tables


P – Population Tables to P – Population Tables to Block Group LevelBlock Group Level

P1-93 Sample data for total P1-93 Sample data for total

populationpopulation

P 94-144 ImputationsP 94-144 Imputations

P 145-160 Sample data by raceP 145-160 Sample data by race


http://http://factfinderfactfinder.census..census.govgov//

H – Housing Tables to Block H – Housing Tables to Block Group LevelGroup Level

H 1-98 Sample data for total populationH 1-98 Sample data for total population

H 99-121 ImputationsH 99-121 Imputations

Note: no sample housing tables by Note: no sample housing tables by race at the block group levelrace at the block group level



PCT – Population Tables to PCT – Population Tables to Tracts Tracts

PCT 1-76 – very detailed sample data broken PCT 1-76 – very detailed sample data broken down by race; includes ancestry as down by race; includes ancestry as

separate categories but does not break separate categories but does not break other data down by ancestryother data down by ancestry

HCT – Housing Tables to TractsHCT – Housing Tables to TractsHCT 1-48 – very detailed housing sample HCT 1-48 – very detailed housing sample

data broken down by race but not ancestrydata broken down by race but not ancestry

Summary File 3Summary File 3Subject SubjectSubject Subject

Highlight a subject (e.g. value of home) and search Results include all tables where the subject is a variable Choose HCT 42A, B, D for median home value for whites, blacks and Asians; Add; Show Table


Summary File 3Summary File 3AncestryAncestry


Ancestry is another tract only variable

Summary File 3Summary File 3OccupationOccupation


What are the major occupations in Burns Park? On North Campus?

Thematic maps can be accessed through the initial menu of each data set and via the main Factfinder screen - middle/bottom

Thematic MapsThematic Mapshttp://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/

Thematic MapsThematic MapsChanging Data SetChanging Data Set

Check the default data set to make sure Check the default data set to make sure it’s what you want. Change selection.it’s what you want. Change selection.

Thematic MapsThematic MapsNew Data SetNew Data Set

Pop-up menu changed from 2000 Pop-up menu changed from 2000 Summary File 1 to 2000 Summary File Summary File 1 to 2000 Summary File 3.3.

Thematic MapsThematic MapsChoosing New GeographyChoosing New Geography

You can choose a map through the List method, You can choose a map through the List method, using the HIGHEST LEVEL of geography you wantusing the HIGHEST LEVEL of geography you want

(e.g. Washtenaw County, Mich)(e.g. Washtenaw County, Mich)

Thematic MapsThematic MapsChoosing Theme (Subject)Choosing Theme (Subject)

You can choose a theme by subject, keyword, or listYou can choose a theme by subject, keyword, or list

Not all Census variables are representedNot all Census variables are represented

In this case, race appears in SF1 maps; ancestry in In this case, race appears in SF1 maps; ancestry in SF3 mapsSF3 maps

Thematic MapsThematic MapsChoosing Theme (Subject)Choosing Theme (Subject)

Subject search for ancestrySubject search for ancestry

Thematic MapsThematic MapsChanging Geographic DisplayChanging Geographic Display

The default for a county is county subdivisionThe default for a county is county subdivision This can be changed to census tract or BGThis can be changed to census tract or BG

Thematic MapsThematic MapsSame Map – Tract LevelSame Map – Tract Level

Same map at tract level. You can change the map classes by choosing legend.


Natural breaks = equal number of people counted

Equal interval means equal percent intervals


This is probably more accurage. Click on legend to add geographic boundaries


Click on legend to add geographic boundaries


Same map with tract numbers


Use identify button and click on map to obtain data

Thematic MapsThematic MapsLimitations of Factfinder Limitations of Factfinder

MapsMaps

Only pre-selected variables; not entire Only pre-selected variables; not entire data setdata set

Maps download as gifs (pictures); they Maps download as gifs (pictures); they cannot be exported into another cannot be exported into another programprogram

Maps can not be manipulated, e.g. Maps can not be manipulated, e.g. showing layersshowing layers

Geolytics and ARCVIEW are alternativesGeolytics and ARCVIEW are alternatives

Geography SearchingGeography Searchinghttp://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/

Top lefthand column of Factfinder Top lefthand column of Factfinder screenscreen

Identifies Quick Tables, reference Identifies Quick Tables, reference maps, and thematic mapsmaps, and thematic maps

Does Does notnot identify all tables identify all tables

Geography SearchingGeography Searching Identifies each census year and type of Identifies each census year and type of

place (county, county subdivision, city)place (county, county subdivision, city) Choose year and areaChoose year and area

Geography SearchingGeography Searching

Resulting list shows reference and thematic Resulting list shows reference and thematic maps plus quick tables and demographic maps plus quick tables and demographic profilesprofiles

Geography SearchingGeography Searching

2000 Household Size by Tract in Dearborn2000 Household Size by Tract in Dearborn

Keyword SearchingKeyword Searchinghttp://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/

Top lefthand column of Factfinder Top lefthand column of Factfinder screenscreen

Identifies all subjects and thematic Identifies all subjects and thematic maps in all data setsmaps in all data sets

Multiple terms possible Multiple terms possible

Keyword SearchingKeyword Searching

Identifies demographic profiles and detailed tables; Identifies demographic profiles and detailed tables; can identify equivalent table numbers between can identify equivalent table numbers between

1990 and 20001990 and 2000

Converting Geographic Converting Geographic CodesCodes

Use the Mable Geocorr 2K Search Use the Mable Geocorr 2K Search Engine to relate five digit zip codes Engine to relate five digit zip codes

and counties or census tractsand counties or census tracts

http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/websas/http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/websas/geocorr2k.htmlgeocorr2k.html





CD/DVD Programs for CD/DVD Programs for Census 2000Census 2000

Two additional CD/DVD Two additional CD/DVD programs available in the programs available in the Documents CenterDocuments Center

• GO 2000 GO 2000 (Census Bureau)(Census Bureau)

• Census CD 2000 Census CD 2000 (Geolytics)(Geolytics)

Census 2000 with Go Census 2000 with Go 20002000

Quicker for data extraction of large sub-Quicker for data extraction of large sub-sub geographies (e.g. all tracts in a sub geographies (e.g. all tracts in a state)state)

Selection of individual variables in a Selection of individual variables in a tabletable

Mixing and matching geographic levels Mixing and matching geographic levels and data from different tablesand data from different tables

Data can be downloaded into a variety Data can be downloaded into a variety of formats, including DBF and MS of formats, including DBF and MS AccessAccess

Census Go 2000 Census Go 2000 SoftwareSoftware

Choose a WORKSPACE (e.g. first time users can Choose a WORKSPACE (e.g. first time users can accept the default) and Pick Geography insteadaccept the default) and Pick Geography instead

Census Go 2000 – Census Go 2000 – GeographyGeography

All Tracts in CountyAll Tracts in County

Choose a geography level, such as all tracts in a stateChoose a geography level, such as all tracts in a state You can choose all counties in state or a combinationYou can choose all counties in state or a combination

In this case we’ve chosen Level 140 – tracts In this case we’ve chosen Level 140 – tracts by county; then all tracts in Wayne Countyby county; then all tracts in Wayne County

Census Go 2000 Census Go 2000 All Tracts in Wayne CountyAll Tracts in Wayne County

Census Go 2000 Census Go 2000 Output - ReportOutput - Report

Under OUTPUT, a REPORT is a temporary HTML file Under OUTPUT, a REPORT is a temporary HTML file with standard SF1 Tables with standard SF1 Tables

Not the best optionNot the best option

Census Go 2000 SoftwareCensus Go 2000 SoftwareOutput - FileOutput - File

Under OUTPUT, a FILE is a spreadsheet or DBF Under OUTPUT, a FILE is a spreadsheet or DBF result with customized tables result with customized tables

Census Go 2000 SoftwareCensus Go 2000 SoftwareOutput - FileOutput - File

Use the SAVE AS command to name your file and Use the SAVE AS command to name your file and choose its format BEFORE you continue. choose its format BEFORE you continue.

Census Go 2000 Census Go 2000 Simple VariablesSimple Variables

Geographic Identifiers include codes, latitude, longitude and areaGeographic Identifiers include codes, latitude, longitude and area

P and H Tables to block levelP and H Tables to block level

PCT Tables are detailed age and race to tract levelPCT Tables are detailed age and race to tract level


Choose Choose individual variablesindividual variables by expanding the by expanding the folder, then doubleclick on the variablefolder, then doubleclick on the variable

Then FINISHThen FINISH


Choose all variables in a Choose all variables in a folderfolder by highlighting the by highlighting the folder and selecting itfolder and selecting it

Then FINISHThen FINISH

Census Go 2000 Census Go 2000 Opening OutputOpening Output

You can open just the output or the output You can open just the output or the output and descriptionand description

Census Go 2000 Census Go 2000 Opening OutputOpening Output

Interpretation of column headings appears inNotepad and SF1 Technical Documentation

Census Go 2000 – Census Go 2000 – Custom VariablesCustom Variables

You can do some addition and subtraction You can do some addition and subtraction using Custom Variables but are probably using Custom Variables but are probably better off with a spreadsheet packagebetter off with a spreadsheet package

Geolytics Census 2000Geolytics Census 2000

Map ALL variables in a data Map ALL variables in a data set, not just the preselected set, not just the preselected themes in Factfinderthemes in Factfinder

Create your own variables by Create your own variables by manipulating Census variablesmanipulating Census variables

Import maps into ARCVIEWImport maps into ARCVIEW

Geolytics ExampleGeolytics ExampleName RequestName Request

Name file before you beginName file before you begin

Geolytics ExampleGeolytics ExampleGeographic AreasGeographic Areas

Choose the largest geographic level or radiusChoose the largest geographic level or radius

Geolytics ExampleGeolytics ExampleGeographic AreasGeographic Areas

Choose state and area namesChoose state and area names

Geolytics ExampleGeolytics Example Subareas Subareas

Choose Subarea – in this case block groups in Choose Subarea – in this case block groups in Wayne County, MichiganWayne County, Michigan

Subareas vary with the main AreaSubareas vary with the main Area(Choices limited by comparison to Census DVD)(Choices limited by comparison to Census DVD)

Geolytics ExampleGeolytics ExampleChoose Subjects or CountsChoose Subjects or Counts

Choose countsChoose countsPopulation 1 and Housing to block levelPopulation 1 and Housing to block levelPopulation 2 to tract level and detailedPopulation 2 to tract level and detailed

Geolytics ExampleGeolytics ExampleChoosing CountsChoosing Counts

You can choose multiple subjectsYou can choose multiple subjectsMove from top to bottom to right. Then click DONE.Move from top to bottom to right. Then click DONE.Example shows males and females, 15-21Example shows males and females, 15-21

Geolytics Example Geolytics Example Run QueryRun Query

Choose spreadsheet, data base, or map file.Choose spreadsheet, data base, or map file.

Geolytics Example Geolytics Example SpreadsheetSpreadsheet

Spreadsheet. It was automatically saved when you Spreadsheet. It was automatically saved when you named your request file. Use Technical named your request file. Use Technical Documentation to interpret column headings.Documentation to interpret column headings.

Geolytics Example Geolytics Example MapMap

Map. Toggle variable to change map between variables. Variables are Map. Toggle variable to change map between variables. Variables are total population and individual ages of youth by sex.total population and individual ages of youth by sex.

Geolytics Example Geolytics Example Map ClassesMap Classes

You can change the categories and classes on the rightYou can change the categories and classes on the right

Geolytics Example Geolytics Example Identifying Data in MapIdentifying Data in Map

You can click on area to view its dataYou can click on area to view its data

Geolytics Example Geolytics Example Create Your Own VariableCreate Your Own Variable

Click on calculator. Add 8 variables for males and females, 15-21, divide by total population, multiple by

100

Geolytics Example Geolytics Example New FormulaNew Formula

New formula displays percent of population 15-21 by Detroit block group with red being the highest percentage

Geolytics Example Geolytics Example Copying Files for ArcviewCopying Files for Arcview

File – ExportFile – Export to copy your map for to copy your map for Arcview.Arcview. You can access the hard drive to copy your files from the You can access the hard drive to copy your files from the hard disk to a zip drive. Your files will have various extensions but the same name as your request filehard disk to a zip drive. Your files will have various extensions but the same name as your request file

Citing Census DataCiting Census Data

Census BureauCensus Bureauhttp://www.census.gov/main/www/citation.htmlhttp://www.census.gov/main/www/citation.html

APA Style - PurdueAPA Style - Purduehttp://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/

research/r_apa.htmlresearch/r_apa.html

Government Documents - Univ. of Government Documents - Univ. of MemphisMemphis

http://exlibris.memphis.edu/govpubs/http://exlibris.memphis.edu/govpubs/citeweb.htmciteweb.htm

Getting Census HelpGetting Census Help

Documents CenterDocuments Center 203 Hatcher Library North, (734) 764-0410, 203 Hatcher Library North, (734) 764-0410,

[email protected]@umich.edu

http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/

Campus representative to the Census Bureau’s Campus representative to the Census Bureau’s State Data Center program. State Data Center program.

Assistance with American Factfinder, Census Assistance with American Factfinder, Census CD-ROMS.Paper tract maps of Michigan.CD-ROMS.Paper tract maps of Michigan.

Referrals to other sources.Referrals to other sources. Census 2000 web pageCensus 2000 web page

http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/cen2000.htmlcen2000.html


Map LibraryMap Library 825 Hatcher Library South, (734) 764-0407825 Hatcher Library South, (734) 764-0407


http://www.lib.umich.edu/maplibhttp://www.lib.umich.edu/maplib

Experts in ArcView for the creation of Census Experts in ArcView for the creation of Census mapsmaps

Assistance in importing your own data to a Assistance in importing your own data to a Census mapCensus map

Downloads of boundary filesDownloads of boundary files


Numeric Data ServicesNumeric Data Services 203 Hatcher Library North, (734) 763-9408203 Hatcher Library North, (734) 763-9408


http://www.lib.umich.edu/data/http://www.lib.umich.edu/data/

Assists users in locating and downloading Assists users in locating and downloading untabulated statistical data for manipulation untabulated statistical data for manipulation with programs such as SAS, SPSSwith programs such as SAS, SPSS

Referrals for data manipulationReferrals for data manipulation


Population Studies CenterPopulation Studies Center 311 Maynard Street, (734311 Maynard Street, (734) ) 998-7153998-7153


http://www.psc.isr.umich.edu/dads/http://www.psc.isr.umich.edu/dads/

Assists University of Michigan students and Assists University of Michigan students and staffstaff

Answers common problem and error questions Answers common problem and error questions with Census fileswith Census files

Handles common data manipulation questions Handles common data manipulation questions with a variety of statistical packageswith a variety of statistical packages

Changing Neighborhoods and the Census

Documents

populationrace data

tract levelsome sample

race groups

housing value

racial groups

vacant housing unitsowner

geographic areas

wayne county