Census Tools for Mapping Demographic and Population Change
Kelly Karres, U.S. Census BureauCharlotte Data DayOctober 7, 2015
Census Bureau:Nation’s Data Collector
Since 1790 Proportional representation in Congress Increased and expanded need for information Decennial, Economic, Estimates, Projections
and 100+ ongoing surveys
A sample of available data topics: Disability Status Age School Enrollment Poverty Race Commuting Income Migration
Grandparents Tenure Education Businesses Employment Veteran Status Hispanic Origin Program participation
Census Data:The Uses are Endless
Transportation planning Grant applications Business plans Emergency preparedness Community services Housing development Marketing/advertising Research
Census, Estimates and Surveys Decennial Census Population Estimates
American Community Survey Part of decennial census program Released annually 2 types of estimates (1-year & 5-year)
Census Geographic Areas
http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/tiger.html
What we offer YOU
Data for EVERY community Variety of topics Free of charge
Quick Facts: Old Dog, New Tricks
Census Explorer: Elegant Mapper
Flows Mapper: Mobility Workhorse
AFF: Cornucopia of Data
Resources
Index A-Z Newsroom Geographic hierarchy 2010, Population Estimates & ACS pages Handout
Other Offerings
Genealogical research Age search service International Database
Looking Forward
Current surveys, Censuses, other programs “Test” Censuses 2020 Census cost saving innovations
Validating address lists More convenient response options Use technology to our advantage
Contact Information In a survey and need more information?
Atlanta Regional Office- 1-800-424-6974 Interested in learning more about the data?
Contact me at: [email protected] or 704-726-7829
