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American Factfinder American Factfinder and Census 2000and Census 2000
Grace YorkGrace York
University of MichiganUniversity of Michigan
April 2008April 2008
Table of ContentsTable of Contents Census History and ApplicationsCensus History and Applications Census Questionnaire and Definitions – 100%Census Questionnaire and Definitions – 100% Census Questionnaire – SampleCensus Questionnaire – Sample Special Tabulations and PUMSSpecial Tabulations and PUMS Census GeographyCensus Geography Data FormatsData Formats American Factfinder Fact SheetsAmerican Factfinder Fact Sheets American Factfinder Reference MapsAmerican Factfinder Reference Maps Data Sets and Types of FilesData Sets and Types of Files Data Set Options BoxData Set Options Box Summary File 1Summary File 1
• DownloadingDownloading• Revising Geography and TablesRevising Geography and Tables• ExcelExcel
Tables of ContentsTables of Contents Summary File 2Summary File 2 Summary File 3Summary File 3
• Geography within GeographyGeography within Geography• Subject SearchingSubject Searching
Summary File 4Summary File 4 Saving and Loading SearchSaving and Loading Search Thematic MapsThematic Maps American Community Survey/Census American Community Survey/Census
UpdateUpdate Historic Census DataHistoric Census Data Custom Tables AddendumCustom Tables Addendum Getting HelpGetting Help
Survey of the United States Survey of the United States population every 10 yearspopulation every 10 years
Mandated by ConstitutionMandated by Constitution
Purpose: reapportionment Purpose: reapportionment of 435 seats in the House of of 435 seats in the House of RepresentativesRepresentatives
Census History Census History
Slavery last asked in 1860Slavery last asked in 1860Feeble-minded in 1840-Feeble-minded in 1840-18901890Income first asked in 1940Income first asked in 1940Televisions surveyed, 1950-Televisions surveyed, 1950-7070Detailed ancestry Detailed ancestry beginning 1980beginning 1980Multiple races and Multiple races and grandparents as caregivers grandparents as caregivers in 2000in 2000
Census Questions Vary Census Questions Vary Over Time Over Time
Reflects changes in society
In 1990 and 2000 Congress wanted to reduce paperwork
Grid of questions, 1790-2000http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/censubj.pdf
Census Questions Vary Census Questions Vary Over Time Over Time
Public health professionals identify vulnerable populations for chronic disease
Urban planners identify zoning, housing, sewage, and transportation issues
Social workers conduct needs assessments for services to the elderly, poor, children
Practical Applications for Practical Applications for Census Data Census Data
Marketers target likely buyers
Politicians use the census to determine voting districts and to assess constituent interests
Environmentalists map the spread of toxic effluents and population densities
Practical Applications for Practical Applications for Census Data Census Data
Occupation by age, race, and sex for equal employment opportunity
Librarians base collection development policy on community characteristics
Mayors use numbers to apply for federal grants.
Undercount costs money – the reason for lawsuitsRacial minorities and undocumented aliensShould missionaries be counted as U.S. residents
Practical Applications for Practical Applications for Census Data Census Data
Outline of PresentationOutline of Presentation
Census QuestionnaireCensus Questionnaire Census GeographyCensus Geography Reference MapsReference Maps Census DataCensus Data Thematic MappingThematic Mapping
Reference ToolsReference Tools
Census ToolkitCensus Toolkithttp://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/centool.pdfhttp://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/centool.pdf
Historic Census QuestionsHistoric Census Questionshttp://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/censubj.pdfhttp://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/censubj.pdf
2000 Questionnaires2000 Questionnaires100% Questionnaire
Age Sex Race (Multiple) Hispanic origin Household relationship Occupied v. vacant housing
units Owner v. renter occupied
housing
Primary Uses of Short Form Data
Race and sex for single years of age to 99; three groups after 100
Most detail by race (250 groups total)
Race Groups in 2000Race Groups in 2000 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 Two or More RacesTwo or More Races
(Based on Self-Identification)(Based on Self-Identification)
Individual RacesIndividual Races
Some files break the Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander into 250 specific categories
Includes Chippewa Indians, Hmong, Pakistanis
Black and white races are further delineated as ancestries in sample data
Racial definitions appear at:
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/sf3td/sf3tdg7.pdf
HispanicHispanic
Not considered a raceCan be Hispanic and any race
Breakdowns in some tables• Cuban• Puerto Rican• Mexican• Spanish• Various Latin American Countries
Calculating MinoritiesCalculating Minorities Subtract White Non-Hispanic from White Subtract White Non-Hispanic from White
Alone to get White Hispanic; then add WH Alone to get White Hispanic; then add WH and WNH to other racesand WNH to other races
OROR
Subtract White, Non-Hispanic from total Subtract White, Non-Hispanic from total
population to get total minority populationpopulation to get total minority population
Total Michigan 9,938444Total Michigan 9,938444
White Non-Hispanic -7,806,691White Non-Hispanic -7,806,691
Minority = 2,131,753Minority = 2,131,753
New Race Category in 2000New Race Category in 2000
Respondents could choose up to Respondents could choose up to SIX racial backgroundsSIX 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 RelationshipsHousehold Relationships
Relationship to Relationship to HouseholderHouseholder
Spouse Child Stepchild Grandchild Brother/Sister Parent Non-relative Unmarried partner is separate
category
Group QuartersGroup Quarters
College dormsCollege dorms PrisonsPrisons Mental hospitalsMental hospitals Shelters for abused Shelters for abused
spousesspouses Military barracksMilitary barracks Nursing homesNursing homes
100% Questionnaire Data Reports
Pre-Tabulated Data
Summary File 1 – most age, race, sex data to the smallest geographies, block and block group
Summary File 2 – same data by 250 races to neighborhood (tract) level
2000 Sample Questionnaire2000 Sample Questionnaire(generally 1/6 of population)
Marital status, housing value Marital status, housing value and rent and rent (100% in 1990)(100% in 1990)
Grandparents as caregivers Grandparents as caregivers (new)(new) AncestryAncestry LanguageLanguage Country of originCountry of origin School enrollment and School enrollment and
educational attainment (and educational attainment (and dropouts)dropouts)
2000 Sample Questionnaire2000 Sample Questionnaire
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 ProductsSample Data Products
Pre-Tabulated Data
Summary File 3 – socio-economic and housing characteristics to census tract or block group level
Summary File 4 – same data as Summary File 3 for 210 racial and 125 ethnic groups to tract level
Special Tabulations (not on Factfinder)
School District Data File (Available)
Sample data for children, parents and families with school-age children for school districts
http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/sdds/index.asp
Equal Employment Opportunity File
Sex and race for 472 occupational groups for places of 50,000+
http://www.census.gov/eeo2000/index.html
Special Tabulations(not on Factfinder)
Census Transportation Planning Commuting and place of work data for counties, minor civil divisions, and traffic analysis zones
http://www.trbcensus.com/
County to County Worker Flowshttp://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/commuting.html
MCD to MCD (place) Worker Flows
http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/mcdworkerflow.html
Special Tabulation on Aging (2004) http://www.aoa.gov/prof/Statistics/Tab/specialtab.htm
Sample data cross-tabulated by age for people 55+ for places of 2500+
Public Use Microdata Samples (not on Factfinder)
Create your own tables using raw data
Larger geographies: states, metro-areas, PUMAS and super PUMAS
Public Use Microdata Samples (not on Factfinder)
Races of the Arab population in large cities
Education, occupation and citizenship status of people born in Senegal
Public Use Microdata Samples Alternative Software
PDQ Explore - http://www.pdq.com/
> Free password to academics> Sample search at:
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/pdqexp.ppt
Integrated Public Use Microdata Samples IPUMS (free through University of IPUMS (free through University of
Minnesota)Minnesota)
Census GeographyCensus Geography
Legal AreasLegal Areas
Nation State Counties Cities Townships Congressional Districts School Districts Native American Reservations
Census GeographyCensus Geography
Census-Designated AreasCensus-Designated Areas
Metropolitan Statistical Area Urbanized Area and Urban
Cluster Census Tract Block Group Block Zip Code Tabulation Area PUMAS/Super-PUMAS Traffic Analysis Zones
Census Geography MapCensus Geography Map
Urban AreasUrban Areas
Urbanized = 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 AreaMetropolitan Statistical Area
•Central city of 50,000 or more •Its own county, and •Surrounding counties with heavy commuting patterns
Detroit Consolidated Metropolitan Detroit Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical AreaStatistical 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
Detroit Metropolitan AreaDetroit Metropolitan Area2000-20032000-2003
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://http://www.census.gov/population/www/ewww.census.gov/population/www/estimates/metrodef.htmlstimates/metrodef.html
Census TractsCensus Tracts
Areas of about 4000 peopleAreas of about 4000 people Approximate neighborhoodsApproximate neighborhoods
Detroit TractDetroit Tract
Block GroupBlock Group
Two – 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
Technical DocumentationTechnical Documentation
Geographic and subject Geographic and subject definitionsdefinitions
Lists of tables and individual Lists of tables and individual components in tablescomponents in tables
Code lists Code lists (ancestry, race, occupation, (ancestry, race, occupation, group quarters, Hispanic, industry, group quarters, Hispanic, industry, language, country)language, country)
Original questionnaireOriginal questionnaire
Census Data FormatsCensus Data Formats20002000
American FactfinderAmerican Factfinder http://http://factfinder.census.govfactfinder.census.gov//
Prepared profilesPrepared profiles Data extraction to a spreadsheet,Data extraction to a spreadsheet, Reference and thematic mapsReference and thematic maps
FTPFTP Transfer all data for all geographies in a county and Transfer all data for all geographies in a county and
manipulate with SAS or SPSSmanipulate with SAS or SPSS
CD-ROM and DVD CD-ROM and DVD Download more geographies at a time (e.g. all tracts in Download more geographies at a time (e.g. all tracts in
country)country) Can mix and match data tablesCan mix and match data tables SF 1 and 3 in Documents CenterSF 1 and 3 in Documents Center
Initial Factfinder ScreenInitial Factfinder Screenhttp://factfinder.census.gov/
Use Mozilla on campus; Internet Explorer downloads are incomplete
http://factfinder.census.gov/Brief population, social, economic and housing profiles for Brief population, social, economic and housing profiles for
the U.S. or one state, county, place, zip codes and census the U.S. or one state, county, place, zip codes and census tracts in 2000; fewer geographies for the latest American tracts in 2000; fewer geographies for the latest American
Community SurveyCommunity Survey
Fact SheetsFact Sheets
http://factfinder.census.gov/Search by all or part of address. Choose geographic Search by all or part of address. Choose geographic
result. Click on MORE to see one of four profiles.result. Click on MORE to see one of four profiles.
Fact SheetsFact Sheets
http://factfinder.census.gov/Same geography but also includes more Same geography but also includes more
detail, maps and comparative datadetail, maps and comparative data
People/Housing Fact SheetsPeople/Housing Fact Sheets
http://factfinder.census.gov/Maps and table types are coded with iconsMaps and table types are coded with icons
Population/Housing Fact SheetsPopulation/Housing Fact Sheets
Geographic AreaGeographic Area http://factfinder.census.gov/
If you know the geographic area or proceed If you know the geographic area or proceed directly todirectly to DATA SETSDATA SETS
If you need to determine the geographic area, go If you need to determine the geographic area, go toto ADDRESS SEARCHADDRESS SEARCH
Address SearchingAddress Searching http://factfinder.census.gov/
Search for a known address to find its county, city, tract, block group, block number, and map
Address SearchingAddress Searching
Choose the Reference Map from your search results
Address Map Address Map
Changing Boundaries Changing Boundaries
Changing BoundariesChanging Boundaries
Revised MapRevised Map
Move map around to choose block groups and census tracts in neighborhood.
Example of a NeighborhoodExample of a Neighborhood
Tract 5240; 5241-BG 2, and 5242-BG 1&2
(It is much easier to retrieve data if your neighborhood has whole tracts, e.g.5240, 5241,
5242)
Another SearchAnother Search
Click on Geography to Change to Another Search
Place Name SearchingPlace Name Searching
BESTBEST option for option for mappingmappingStatesStatesCountiesCountiesCitiesCitiesTownshipsTownshipsVillagesVillages
Name SearchName Search
Altering MapAltering Map
Place boundaries in green. You may need to add census geographies on your own.
Reading Tract NumbersReading Tract Numbers
Sometimes you have to zoom in to read all of the tract numbers.
Downloading MapsDownloading Maps
Use Download command to download in pdf formatLeft click on mouse to download in gif format
Data SetsData Setshttp://http://factfinder.census.govfactfinder.census.gov//
Once you’ve determined geography and used Basic Once you’ve determined geography and used Basic Facts, go to Facts, go to DATA SETSDATA SETS for the detail for the detail
Listing of Data SetsListing of Data SetsThe 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%• Race, sex, age, households and families, Race, sex, age, households and families,
housing tenurehousing tenure
Summary File 2: 100%Summary File 2: 100% • 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 occupation, commuting, housing value and rentvalue and rent
Summary File 4: SampleSummary File 4: Sample • Detailed cross classifications by Detailed cross classifications by
race and ethnicityrace and ethnicity• STF4 in 1990 not on FactfinderSTF4 in 1990 not on Factfinder
Data Sets Option BoxData Sets Option Box
Options box aligns with checked data set
Options for Data SetOptions for Data Set
Detailed TablesDetailed Tables = = most data for most data for most placesmost places• Download one entire table at a time
Custom TablesCustom Tables = = may mix and may mix and match variables in several tables, then match variables in several tables, then sort and filtersort and filter• If over 10 variables, use Detailed Tables and
manipulate with Excel
Options for Data SetOptions for Data Set
Quick TablesQuick Tables = = brief data for one brief data for one named placenamed placeSame as Basic Facts but includes tract dataSame as Basic Facts but includes tract data
Geographic Comparison TablesGeographic Comparison Tables = = brief data for all tracts in county, brief data for all tracts in county, counties in state, states in U.S.counties in state, states in U.S.
Options for Data SetOptions for Data Set
Technical DocumentationTechnical Documentation = = definitions, lists of tables, definitions, lists of tables,
interpretation of codesinterpretation of codes Thematic MapsThematic Maps = = subject subject
mapsmaps
Summary File 1Summary File 1
Most data by age, race, sex, households, Most data by age, race, sex, households, group quarters down to block levelgroup quarters down to block level
Detailed Tables GeographyDetailed Tables GeographyDefault 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 GeographyDetailed Tables Geography
You can chooseYou can choose • All states• All counties in a state• All tracts in a county • All 5 digit zip codes in a 3-digit zip
code• All block groups in a tract
• All blocks in a block group.• To choose all 5 digit zip codes or tracts in
state, block groups in city, use Geography within Geography
Detailed Tables GeographyDetailed Tables Geography
1. Choose lowest level of geography you want2. Follow pop-up menus to choose place3. Once you select a geographic area, be sure to
add it
The default for Detailed Tables is the List of All Tables.
List of Tables - SF1List of Tables - SF1http://http://factfinder.census.govfactfinder.census.gov//
Population (P) Tables by Population (P) Tables by SubjectSubject
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 (H) Tables Housing (H) Tables Clustered by SubjectClustered by Subject
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 by PCT Tables Clustered by SubjectSubject
• American Native Tribes• Asian Races (e.g. Asian Indian, Hmong)• Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Races• Hispanic Origin Details (e.g. Cuban)• Single years of age by race to 99; three
groups over 100• Unmarried partners• Nonrelatives by household type (foster
child, boarder) and race• Group quarters population by age, race,
sex and type (dorm, prison)
To preview a table, highlight it and click on What’s This?
List of Tables - SF1List of Tables - SF1http://http://factfinder.census.govfactfinder.census.gov//
We’re choosing P12 – sex by age; we know it won’t We’re choosing P12 – sex by age; we know it won’t be as detailed as PCT but could give data to the be as detailed as PCT but could give data to the block levelblock level
List of Tables - SF1List of Tables - SF1http://http://factfinder.census.govfactfinder.census.gov//
Detailed SpreadsheetDetailed Spreadsheetand Geocodesand Geocodes
Options include Geographic and Other FIPS Codes
Detailed Spreadsheet Detailed Spreadsheet and Printing and Printing
•Use print button or web browser for printing•When result is multiple pages, you will need to print each page individually
Detailed Spreadsheet Detailed Spreadsheet and Downloading Optionsand Downloading Options
ALWAYS use Factfinder’s button for downloading data
On campus, use Mozilla browser. Internet Explorer downloads are incomplete
Downloading OptionsDownloading Options Comma, tab, rtf, zippedComma, tab, rtf, zipped
• Comma-delimited spreadsheets easily export to EXCEL• You can also transpose rows and columns• Default is downloading entire spreadsheet• Data compatible formats are zipped; no English headers
Detailed TablesDetailed TablesRevising GeographyRevising Geography
Change Geography Using a BreadcrumbChange Geography Using a Breadcrumb
Detailed TablesDetailed TablesRevising GeographyRevising Geography
REMOVE all counties except Washtenaw or ADD state of Michigan You cannot change tables at this point.
Detailed TablesDetailed TablesRevising TablesRevising Tables
Once you show the new geography, you can Once you show the new geography, you can change TABLES.change TABLES.
Detailed TablesDetailed TablesRevising TablesRevising Tables
Remove the old table by highlighting it and pressing the remove button.Remove the old table by highlighting it and pressing the remove button.
Detailed TablesDetailed TablesKeyword SearchingKeyword Searching
You can search by using multiple termsYou can search by using multiple terms
Keyword SearchingKeyword Searching
PCT Tables have single years of agePCT Tables have single years of age
Multiple Table SpreadsheetMultiple Table Spreadsheet Although the spreadsheet has nine tables, Although the spreadsheet has nine tables,
they are separate tablesthey are separate tables You must combine them with a spreadsheet You must combine them with a spreadsheet
programprogram
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
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://factfinder.census.govfactfinder.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
Summary File 2Summary File 2http://http://factfinder.census.govfactfinder.census.gov//
Summary File 2Summary File 2http://http://factfinder.census.govfactfinder.census.gov//
Mark Box with Summary File 2
Summary File 2 – GeographySummary File 2 – Geography http://http://factfinder.census.govfactfinder.census.gov//
1. Choose geography1. Choose geography
Summary File 2 – SubjectSummary File 2 – Subjecthttp://http://factfinder.census.govfactfinder.census.gov//
2. Choose Table2. Choose Table
Summary File 2Summary File 2http://http://factfinder.census.govfactfinder.census.gov//
3. Choose race or races
Summary File 2Summary File 2http://http://factfinder.census.govfactfinder.census.gov//
4. Results handle multiple races as separate tables
Summary File 3Summary File 3http://http://factfinder.census.govfactfinder.census.gov//
Most social and economic characteristics for the smallest geographic areas
Summary File 3-SubjectsSummary File 3-Subjectshttp://http://factfinder.census.govfactfinder.census.gov//
Ancestry Education and school enrollment Commuting, occupation, industry Income and poverty Disability and veteran status Housing value, rent, mortgages Race and household status
Geography Within GeographyGeography Within GeographyDefault List ViewDefault List View
Choose one indentation down from the previous geography, e.g. tracts in county, 5-digit zip codes within a 3-digit zip code
Geography Within GeographyGeography Within GeographyChoose Geo within Geo for best
mass-downloading options
Geography Within GeographyGeography Within Geography
Choose the SMALLEST geography you want; then the LARGEST geography you want; then follow instructions
Summary File 3Summary File 3List of TablesList of Tables
http://http://factfinder.census.govfactfinder.census.gov//
P – Population Tables to Block Group Level
P 1-93 Sample data for total populationP 94-144 ImputationsP 145-160 Sample data by race
Summary File 3Summary File 3List of TablesList of Tables
http://http://factfinder.census.govfactfinder.census.gov//
H – Housing Tables to Block Group Level
H 1-98 Sample data for total populationH 99-121 Imputations
Note: no sample housing tables by race at the block group level
Summary File 3Summary File 3List of TablesList of Tables
http://http://factfinder.census.govfactfinder.census.gov//
PCT – Population Tables to Tracts
PCT 1-76 – very detailed sample data broken down by race; includes ancestry as separate categories but does not break other data down by ancestry
HCT – Housing Tables to TractsHCT 1-48 – very detailed housing sample
data broken down by race but not ancestry
Summary File 3Summary File 3Subject SearchSubject Search
Highlight a subject (e.g. commuting) and search Results include all tables where the subject is a variable Choose P30 and P31; Add; Show Table
Summary File 3Summary File 3http://http://factfinder.census.govfactfinder.census.gov//
Summary File 3Summary File 3AncestryAncestry
http://http://factfinder.census.govfactfinder.census.gov//
Primarily countries with which white and some black races identify
Tables PCT 16, 17, and 18
List of Ancestrieshttp://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/sf3td/
sf3tdg1.pdf
Summary File 3Summary File 3AncestryAncestry
http://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
Ancestry is another tract only variable
Summary File 3Summary File 3OccupationOccupation
http://http://factfinder.census.govfactfinder.census.gov//
Industry = where you workOccupation = what you do
Summary File 3Summary File 3Educational AttainmentEducational Attainment
Population over 25 is countedPopulation over 25 is counted
Data is not cumulative; Data is not cumulative; Even though high school graduation rate may be 0%, people who completed bachelors or masters completed high school as well
Main table is P37Main table is P37
Table by race is P148Table by race is P148Many tables in this data set are split so racial breakdowns appear in a later number
Summary File 3Summary File 3Educational AttainmentEducational Attainment
Summary File 3Summary File 3DisabilityDisability
Disabilities count overall limitations,
not individual diseases• Sensory• Physical• Mental• Self-care• Go outside the home• Employment
Summary File 3Summary File 3DisabilityDisability
Summary File 3Summary File 3RentRent
Contract rent = amount paid to landlord
Gross rent = amount paid to landlord
AND amount for utilities
Summary File 3Summary File 3Labor ForceLabor Force
Labor Force = either have a job or are looking for a job
Not in Labor Force = don’t have job or want one (e.g. retiree)
Unemployed = in labor force but don’t have job
Summary File 3Summary File 3Labor ForceLabor Force
Summary File 3Summary File 3IncomeIncome
Income calculated for households (related, unrelated, single), families (related), and individuals
Income includes salaries, interest, social security, retirement, public assistance
Median means half earn below and half earn above
Aggregate means all of the income in that geographic area
Summary File 3Summary File 3IncomeIncome
Summary File 3Summary File 3PovertyPoverty
Calculated variable based on income, size of family, and federal poverty guidelines
Poverty guidelines for 1999 appear at:http://www.census.gov/hhes/poverty/histpovhttp://www.census.gov/hhes/poverty/histpov/hstpov1.html/hstpov1.html
Example of ratio of income to povertyPoverty for one person in 1999 was $8501Under .50 = earned less than $4250
Earned 1.5 of poverty=$12751
Summary File 3Summary File 3PovertyPoverty
Summary File 4Summary File 4http://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
Sample data for 350 races and ancestries
Summary File 4Summary File 4http://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
List geography shows county, city, tract levels
Summary File 4Summary File 4http://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
Subject search for poverty by by age
Summary File 4Summary File 4http://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
Use ancestry tab for Arab; race and ancestry can be mixed in same operation
Summary File 4Summary File 4http://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
Result is two tables: total population and ethnic population.
CUSTOM TABLESCUSTOM TABLES(Available for SF1-4)(Available for SF1-4)
•Allows you to pick elements you want from a table
•Better for comparing less than 10 variables
•Filter and sort spreadsheet options similar to EXCEL
•Tips for Using Custom Tables
•Easier to download entire tables and manipulate with EXCEL
Saving Your QuerySaving Your Query
When conducting a large project, you may When conducting a large project, you may want to save your query by pulling down want to save your query by pulling down the Print/Download menu.the Print/Download menu.
Saving QuerySaving Query
The file on your hard drive will have an The file on your hard drive will have an xql extension.xql extension.
Loading QueryLoading Query
You can load your query again from You can load your query again from the main Data Files menu.the main Data Files menu.
Loading QueryLoading Query
Loading QueryLoading Query
The result will gave you the last table The result will gave you the last table you looked at.you looked at.
Thematic maps can be accessed through Data Sets for Summary File 1 and 3.
Thematic MapsThematic Mapshttp://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
Thematic MapsThematic MapsChoosing New GeographyChoosing New Geography
You can choose a map through the List method, using the HIGHEST LEVEL of geography you want
(e.g. Wayne County, Mich)
Thematic MapsThematic MapsChoosing Theme (Subject)Choosing Theme (Subject)
You can choose a theme by subject, keyword, or list
Not all Census variables are represented
In this case, race appears in SF1 maps; ancestry in SF3 maps
Thematic MapsThematic MapsChoosing Theme (Subject)Choosing Theme (Subject)
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 display by choosing DATA CLASSES.
Thematic MapsThematic MapsSame Map – Tract LevelSame Map – Tract Level
Natural breaks = equal number of people counted
Equal interval means equal percent intervals
Thematic MapsThematic MapsSame Map – Tract LevelSame Map – Tract Level
This is probably more accurate. Click on legend to add geographic boundaries
Thematic MapsThematic MapsSame Map – Tract LevelSame Map – Tract Level
Click on legend to add geographic boundaries
Thematic MapsThematic MapsSame Map – Tract LevelSame Map – Tract Level
Same map with tract numbers
Thematic MapsThematic MapsSame Map – Tract LevelSame Map – Tract Level
Use identify button and click on map to obtain data
Thematic MapsThematic MapsLimitations of Factfinder MapsLimitations of Factfinder Maps
Only pre-selected variables; not entire Only pre-selected variables; not entire data setdata set
Maps download as gifs (pictures); the Maps download as gifs (pictures); the download feature does not workdownload feature does not work
Maps cannot be exported into another Maps cannot be exported into another programprogram
Maps can not be manipulated, e.g. Maps can not be manipulated, e.g. showing layersshowing layers
Geolytics Geolytics allows you to create your allows you to create your own variables and import them into own variables and import them into ArcviewArcview
American Community SurveyAmerican Community Surveyhttp://factfinder.census.govhttp://factfinder.census.gov
Annual survey of Census topicsAnnual survey of Census topics Access through Data SetsAccess through Data Sets U.S. States, Counties, County U.S. States, Counties, County
Groups (PUMAS) andGroups (PUMAS) and
Places of 65,000+Places of 65,000+
American Community SurveyAmerican Community Surveyhttp://factfinder.census.govhttp://factfinder.census.gov
Historic Census PublicationsHistoric Census Publications
Printed publications since 1790Printed publications since 1790 Most printed also available in pdfMost printed also available in pdf Some extraction capabilities through Some extraction capabilities through
the National Historic Geographic the National Historic Geographic Information SystemInformation System
For a full list of data available see:For a full list of data available see:http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/
hiscenpubl.htmlhiscenpubl.html
CUSTOM TABLESCUSTOM TABLES(Available for SF1-4)(Available for SF1-4)
Allows you to pick elements you want from a tableBetter for comparing less than 10 variablesFilter and sort spreadsheet options similar to EXCEL
CUSTOM TABLESCUSTOM TABLESGeographyGeography
Choose geography the same way as regular tables
CUSTOM TABLESCUSTOM TABLESSubjectsSubjects
Select a table and press GO.
CUSTOM TABLESCUSTOM TABLESSubjectsSubjects
Check off data elements and ADD.You can choose from multiple tables
CUSTOM TABLESCUSTOM TABLESFiltersFilters
.It is more efficient to choose a filter first – if you know you want one – rather than choosing a race or ancestry
CUSTOM TABLESCUSTOM TABLESFiltersFilters
Males with PhDs greater than 0
CUSTOM TABLESCUSTOM TABLESRace or AncestryRace or Ancestry
Then choose Population Group for race or ancestry
CUSTOM TABLESCUSTOM TABLESRace or AncestryRace or Ancestry
You can only choose one ancestry or racial group in custom tables. You could have chosen multiples with detailed tables. 350 races/ancestries is unique to Summary File 4
CUSTOM TABLESCUSTOM TABLES
Getting Census HelpGetting Census Help
Documents Center 203 Hatcher Library North, (734) 764-0410,
govdocs@umich.eduhttp://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/
Campus representative to the Census Bureau’s State Data Center program.
Assistance with American Factfinder, Census CD-ROMS.Paper tract maps of Michigan.
Referrals to other sources. Census 2000 web page
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/centool.pdf
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