Your Community by the Numbers Accessing the most current and relevant Census data 1 Ana Maria Garcia, JD Data Dissemination Specialist U.S Census Bureau.

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Your Community by the NumbersAccessing the most current and relevant Census data

Ana Maria Garcia, JD Data Dissemination Specialist

U.S Census Bureau New York Regional Office

[email protected]

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How we Measure America

Several different surveys combine for a fuller picture of America

Census

Current Population Survey

(CPS)

American Community

Survey(ACS)

Economic Census

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CPS Current Population Survey

Collected Since:

1940

Sample: Monthly survey of about 60,000 households

Geographies National level only

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EC Economic CensusCollected : Every 5 years

Sample: About 5 million businesses – large, medium and small

Geographies National level only

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Census

Collected Since:

1790

Actual Count:

Counts people living in the United States, mandated by US Constitution

Geographies

National to Block level data

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ACS American Community Survey

Collected Since:

2005 for all geographic areas

Sample: Currently 3.4 million households annually

Geographies Annual data available for geos of 65,000 or more;3 year’s data available annually for geos of 20,000 or more;5 year’s data available annually for all geos

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census.gov

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American FactFinder

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American FactFinder

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American FactFinder

Programs

Detailed

Tables (DT)

• Tables from summary files that provide the most detailed data on all topics and geographic areas from the decennial censuses and the ACS

• 'P' are population tables• 'H' are housing tables• 'PCT' are population tables that cover geographies to the census tract level• 'HCT' are housing tables that cover geographies to the census tract level• 'PL' are tables derived from the Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171) Summary File.

Geographic Comparison Tables (GCT)

• These tables provide basic measures for decennial census 100 % and sample population and housing subjects. Users can compare data across geographic areas in the same table (e.g., all counties in a state).

Demographic

profile

(DP)

• A profile provides various demographic, social, economic, and housing characteristics for the U.S., regions, divisions, states, counties, county subdivisions, places, metropolitan areas.

Quick Tables

(QT)

• Predefined tables with frequently requested information for a single geographic area. The information includes numerical data and derived measures (e.g., % distributions, medians).

Products – Tables Overview*

* AFF Glossary

Nation

Zip Code Tabulation Area

Metropolitan Areas

States

Congressional Districts Places

Counties

County Subdivision

Census Tracts

Block Groups

Blocks

Cities and Towns

Census 2010: Summary File 1(SF1 = 100% Data)

Household Relationship

Sex

Age

Hispanic or Latino Origin

Race

Tenure (own/rent)

Vacancy characteristics

Household Relationship

Sex

Age

Hispanic or Latino Origin

Race

Tenure (own/rent)

Vacancy characteristics

Census 2010: Summary File 2 (SF2 = 100% Data)

Household Relationship

Sex

Age

Hispanic or Latino Origin

Race

Tenure (own/rent)

Vacancy characteristics

Summary File 2Cross references detailed race and ethnic groups with all data subjects in SF1

Summary File 3 (SF3 = Sample Data)

Detailed Social, Economic, Demographic and Housing Characteristics

HousingValue of home or monthly rent paid, Units in structure, Year structure built, Number of rooms and number of bedrooms, Year moved into residence, Plumbing and kitchen facilities, Telephone service, Vehicles available, Heating fuel, Farm residence, Utilities, Mortgage, Taxes, Insurance and fuel costs

PopulationMarital Status, Place of birth, Citizenship, Entry year, School Enrollment/Ed. Attainment, Ancestry, Migration, Language spoken, Veteran status, Disability, Grandparents as caregivers, Labor force status, Place of work, Journey towork, Occupation, Industry, Class of worker, Work status in 1999, Income in 1999, Poverty status

Now collected by the ACS

Summary File 4 (SF4 = Sample Data)

Summary File 4 Cross references detailed race, ethnic, and ancestry groups with all data subjects in SF3

Now collected by ACS and available through Selected Population Profiles

ACS – Data Releases

1 year estimates

2010 20072009 20062008 2005

Sample Data !

3 year estimates

2008 – 20102007 – 20092006 – 20082005 – 2007

5 year estimates

2006 – 20102005 – 2009

2010 Census - Data Set Releases *• State population counts for total population 18+ by race and

Hispanic or Latino categories• State housing unit counts by occupancy status (occupied units,

vacant units)

Redistricting

PL 94-171• Age, sex, race, Hispanic Origin, relationship to householder,

households by type (family & nonfamily), housing occupancy and vacancy rates, and housing tenure (owner-occupied and renter-occupied housing units.)

Demographic Profiles DP SF

• Population counts for 63 race categories and Hispanic or Latino.• Population counts for many detailed race and Hispanic or Latino

categories, and American Indian and Alaska Native tribes.• Selected population and housing characteristics

Summary File 1

SF1 100% Data

• Population and housing characteristics iterated for over 330 race and Hispanic or Latino categories, and AIAN tribes

Summary File 2

SF2 100% Data

2010 2010 SF1 100% Data 2010 SF2 100% Data 2010 Redistricting Data SF(PL94-171) 2010 Demographic Profile SF (2)

2000 2000 SF1 100% Data (600) 2000 SF2 100% Data (185) 2000 SF3 Sample Data (1,102) 2000 SF4 Sample Data (564) 2000 Redistricting Data SF(PL94-171)

100% Data !

2010 Census vs. ACS

100 % Data

How many people live in the U.S.?

Count - People, Housing units

Point in time April 1, 2010

2010 Census

Sample DataHow do people live in the U.S.?

Characteristics Income, Poverty, Education

Period in Time 1yr, 3yr, 5yr

American Community

Survey2000 Long Form

SF3 & SF4

CT Educational Attainment

Less than 9th grade

9th to 12th grade, no diploma

Regular high school diploma

GED or alternative credential

Some college, no degree

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

15 10 5 0 5 10 15% Males % Females

15.6

16.8

28.9

7.1

4.9

5.9

15.115.1

19.7

6.5

4.3

20.8

inc

8.2

18.6

inc

27.6

CT Hispanic Household by Type

39.6%

9%26.8%

19.7%

4.9%Married-couple family

Male householder, no wife present

Female house-holder, no husband present

Householder living alone

Householder not living alone

Source: American Community Survey 5yr Estimate (2006-2010)

CT/US Median Household Income for Hispanics

Connecticut

United States

Source: American Community Survey 1yr Estimate (2010)

0 10000 20000 30000 40000 50000 60000 70000

50046

64032

40165

37421

Hispanics Total Population

FactFinder 101

1. Know the Data You Want

2. Know Your Geography