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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: kelly.karres@census.gov or 704-726-7829