Hypothetical Problem • Our aim is to enhance a social services program by focusing on foreign-born population living outside city centers. • We are also interested in this population’s ability to speak English, how long they have been in the U.S., where they are from, economic situation and other characteristics. • We want to pilot the program in a small area.
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Hypothetical Problem Our aim is to enhance a social services program by focusing on foreign-born population living outside city centers. We are also interested.
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Hypothetical Problem
• Our aim is to enhance a social services program by focusing on foreign-born population living outside city centers.
• We are also interested in this population’s ability to speak English, how long they have been in the U.S., where they are from, economic situation and other characteristics.
• We want to pilot the program in a small area.
Where are Foreign-born Located?
Foreign-born: NC Census Lookup
Foreign-born: Select Geography
Foreign-born: Finding Tables
Foreign-born: Select Variables
Foreign-born: Census 2000 Report
Where are Foreign-born Located?
The Report in a Spreadsheet
Ranking on Total and Percent
Thematic Map (State Library)
Exploring Duplin County
Duplin County Tracts
Duplin Co., Tract 9901, BG 1
Going Back, Back, Back…
Where Did They Come From?
Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, Americas, Born at Sea
Coming From the Americas
Tract 9901
Why No Block Group Data?
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The smallest geography for PCT tables is census tracts!
Lucky? or Living Right?
Source: American FactFinder Reference Maps (U.S. Census Bureau)