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Changing Changing NeighborhoodsNeighborhoods and the Census and the Census
Grace YorkGrace York
University of MichiganUniversity of Michigan
September 2002September 2002
Social Workers often use Social Workers often use the Census, combined the Census, combined with observation and with observation and interviews, to assess interviews, to assess their communitiestheir communities
Needs Needs AssessmentAssessment
Casual ObservationsCasual Observations
RestaurantsRestaurants Grocery storesGrocery stores ShoppingShopping ChurchesChurches Shortcuts to avoid road Shortcuts to avoid road
repairrepair
Map of Casual Map of Casual ObservationsObservations
Will the Census prove or disprove?
Outline of Outline of PresentationPresentation
Census QuestionnaireCensus Questionnaire Census GeographyCensus Geography Reference MapsReference Maps Census DataCensus Data Thematic MappingThematic Mapping Zip Code Correspondence Zip Code Correspondence
TablesTables
Changing Changing Neighborhoods Neighborhoods
BibliographyBibliography
http://www.lib.umich.edu/http://www.lib.umich.edu/
govdocs/sw650.htmlgovdocs/sw650.html
Census HistoryCensus History
Mandated by ConstitutionMandated by Constitution
Purpose: reapportionment of 435 Purpose: reapportionment of 435 seats in the House of seats in the House of RepresentativesRepresentatives
Questions vary since 1790Questions vary since 1790
2000 2000 QuestionnaireQuestionnaire
100% Questionnaire100% Questionnaire (Data Available Now)(Data Available Now)
AgeAge SexSex Race (Multiple)Race (Multiple) Hispanic originHispanic origin Household relationshipHousehold relationship Occupied v. vacant housing unitsOccupied v. vacant housing units Owner v. renter occupied Owner v. renter occupied
housinghousing
Questions You Can Questions You Can Answer with the Short Answer with the Short
Form DataForm Data
What is the age/race/sex What is the age/race/sex composition of Washtenaw County?composition of Washtenaw County?
Which geographic areas have a Which geographic areas have a large proportion of single-mother large proportion of single-mother families?families?
Is the Mexican population of Is the Mexican population of MichiganMichigan concentrated in Wayne concentrated in Wayne County or more agricultural areas?County or more agricultural areas?
Race Groups in Race Groups in 20002000
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
Individual RacesIndividual Races Some files break the 6 racial groups Some files break the 6 racial groups
into 250 specific categoriesinto 250 specific categories Includes Chippewa Indians, Hmong, Includes Chippewa Indians, Hmong,
PakistanisPakistanis Israelis and Arabs are considered as Israelis and Arabs are considered as
white (Afghanis, Iranians, Saudis)white (Afghanis, Iranians, Saudis) List appears at:List appears at:
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/sf3td/sf3tdg7.pdfsf3td/sf3tdg7.pdf
HispanicHispanic
Not considered a raceNot considered a race
Can be Hispanic and any raceCan be Hispanic and any race
Breakdowns in some tablesBreakdowns in some tables• CubanCuban• Puerto RicanPuerto Rican• MexicanMexican• SpanishSpanish• Various Latin American CountriesVarious Latin American Countries
New Race Category in New Race Category in 20002000
Respondents could choose up Respondents could choose up to SIX racial backgroundsto SIX 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 Household RelationshipsRelationships
Relationship to Relationship to HouseholderHouseholder
SpouseSpouse ChildChild StepchildStepchild GrandchildGrandchild Brother/SisterBrother/Sister ParentParent Non-relativeNon-relative Unmarried partner is separate Unmarried partner is separate
categorycategory
Group QuartersGroup Quarters
College dormsCollege dorms PrisonsPrisons Mental hospitalsMental hospitals Shelters for abused Shelters for abused
spousesspouses Military barracksMilitary barracks Nursing homesNursing homes
2000 Sample 2000 Sample QuestionnaireQuestionnaire
Marital status, housing value and Marital status, housing value and rentrent
Grandparents as caregivers (new)Grandparents as caregivers (new) AncestryAncestry LanguageLanguage Country of originCountry of origin School enrollment and educational School enrollment and educational
attainment (and dropouts)attainment (and dropouts)
2000 Sample 2000 Sample QuestionnaireQuestionnaire
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 ScheduleSample Data Schedule
Sample data being published by state,Sample data being published by state, August 6 – September 30, 2000August 6 – September 30, 2000
Michigan was released on September 10Michigan was released on September 10
Demographic profiles for U.S., Demographic profiles for U.S., states,counties and places in the interimstates,counties and places in the interim
• PDF for entire countryPDF for entire country– http://censtats.census.gov/pub/Profiles.shtml
Importance of Two Importance of Two SurveysSurveys
Larger the area, the more dataLarger the area, the more data
Smaller the area, the less dataSmaller the area, the less data• Sample may be inaccurate at block or block Sample may be inaccurate at block or block
group levelgroup level• Protection of privacyProtection of privacy
100% data generally to block level100% data generally to block level• Extreme detail to tract levelExtreme detail to tract level
Some sample data to block group levelSome sample data to block group level• Half of tables only to tract levelHalf of tables only to tract level
Census GeographyCensus Geography
Legal AreasLegal Areas
Nation Nation State State Counties Counties CitiesCities Townships Townships Congressional Congressional
DistrictsDistricts School DistrictsSchool Districts
Census GeographyCensus Geography
Census-Designated Census-Designated AreasAreas
Metropolitan Statistical Metropolitan Statistical Area Area
Urbanized AreaUrbanized Area Census TractCensus Tract Block GroupBlock Group BlockBlock Zip Code Tabulation Zip Code Tabulation
AreaArea
Census Geography Census Geography MapMap
Urban AreasUrban AreasUrbanized = 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 Metropolitan Statistical AreaArea
•Central city of 50,000 or more •Its own county, and •Surrounding counties with heavy commuting patterns
Metropolitan Area Metropolitan Area DefinitionsDefinitions
Metropolitan Statistical AreaMetropolitan Statistical Area - - stand-alone metro areastand-alone metro area
Primary Metropolitan Statistical Primary Metropolitan Statistical AreaArea - - metro area which is component of metro area which is component of larger metropolitan arealarger metropolitan area
Consolidated Metropolitan Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical AreaStatistical Area - - two or more two or more contiguous metropolitan areascontiguous metropolitan areas
Detroit Consolidated Detroit Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical AreaMetropolitan Statistical 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
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://www.census.gov/http://www.census.gov/population/www/estimates/population/www/estimates/metrodef.htmlmetrodef.html
Census TractsCensus Tracts
Areas of about 4000 peopleAreas of about 4000 people Approximate neighborhoodsApproximate neighborhoods
Ann Arbor TractAnn Arbor Tract
Block GroupBlock GroupTwo – 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
Locating Census MapsLocating Census Maps
American FactfinderAmerican Factfinder• http://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
Census Bureau Web Site (PDF)Census Bureau Web Site (PDF)• http://ftp2.census.gov/plmap/http://ftp2.census.gov/plmap/
Documents Center Paper CopiesDocuments Center Paper Copies• Tract maps for MichiganTract maps for Michigan• Block maps for Wayne and WashtenawBlock maps for Wayne and Washtenaw
Arcview GIS Program in Map LibraryArcview GIS Program in Map Library
Technical Technical DocumentationDocumentation
Geographic and subject definitionsGeographic and subject definitions Lists of tables and individual Lists of tables and individual
components in tablescomponents in tables Code lists (ancestry, race, occupation, Code lists (ancestry, race, occupation,
group quarters, Hispanic, industry, group quarters, Hispanic, industry, language, country)language, country)
Original questionnaireOriginal questionnaire
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/sf1td.htmlhttp://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/sf1td.html http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/sf3td.htmlhttp://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/sf3td.html
Census Data Census Data FormatsFormats
FTPFTP Transfer all data for all geographies in a county Transfer all data for all geographies in a county
and manipulate with SAS or SPSSand manipulate with SAS or SPSS
http://ftp2.census.gov/plmap/http://ftp2.census.gov/plmap/
http://ftp2.census.gov/census_2000/http://ftp2.census.gov/census_2000/
American FactfinderAmerican Factfinder http://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
Prepared profilesPrepared profiles Data extraction to a spreadsheet,Data extraction to a spreadsheet, Reference and thematic mapsReference and thematic maps
Census Data Census Data FormatsFormats
Census Bureau CDs/DVDsCensus Bureau CDs/DVDsQuicker than American Factfinder for Quicker than American Factfinder for extracting very large data setsextracting very large data sets
Geolytics CD-ROMSGeolytics CD-ROMS Thematic mapping for all variables and Thematic mapping for all variables and
created variables; for 1980, 1990, and created variables; for 1980, 1990, and 20002000
Maps can be imported into more Maps can be imported into more sophisticated programssophisticated programs
Initial Factfinder Initial Factfinder ScreenScreen
http://factfinder.census.gov/
http://factfinder.census.gov/
Brief profiles and geographic comparisons for Brief profiles and geographic comparisons for U.S., states, counties, and placesU.S., states, counties, and places
Basic FactsBasic Facts
http://factfinder.census.gov/
Choose Population, Social, Economic, or Housing Table for 2000 or Choose Population, Social, Economic, or Housing Table for 2000 or various tables for 1990various tables for 1990
Basic FactsBasic Facts
http://factfinder.census.gov/
Choose GeographyChoose GeographyFollow pop-up menus, which change with each selectionFollow pop-up menus, which change with each selection
Only states for which full sample data has been Only states for which full sample data has been released have sample quick tablesreleased have sample quick tables
Basic FactsBasic Facts
Printing and Printing and DownloadingDownloading
Use button for downloading data to a spreadsheetUse button for downloading data to a spreadsheetBrowser downloading yields HTML formatBrowser downloading yields HTML format
Demographic Profile Demographic Profile AlternativesAlternatives
Until all of the sample files (SF3) are released, you will find Until all of the sample files (SF3) are released, you will find more demographic profiles in the side linkmore demographic profiles in the side link
http://factfinder.census.gov/
Demographic Profile Demographic Profile AlternativesAlternatives
All areas are searchable; there are comparison tables, an All areas are searchable; there are comparison tables, an FTP site, and technical documentationFTP site, and technical documentation
http://factfinder.census.gov/
Demographic Profile Demographic Profile AlternativesAlternatives
Choose the U.S. or a state and search by keywordChoose the U.S. or a state and search by keyword
http://factfinder.census.gov/
Demographic Profile Demographic Profile AlternativesAlternatives
A search of Oakland in Michigan provides links to the A search of Oakland in Michigan provides links to the county and all township profiles (but not places)county and all township profiles (but not places)
http://factfinder.census.gov/
Michigan Profile Michigan Profile SpreadsheetsSpreadsheets
Permit you to compare place and county data with the Permit you to compare place and county data with the state and United Statesstate and United States
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/demoprof.html
Michigan Profile Michigan Profile SpreadsheetsSpreadsheets
Disabled population in Alcona County has low Disabled population in Alcona County has low employment rate compared to state and U.S.employment rate compared to state and U.S.
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/demoprof.html
Profile Spreadsheets Profile Spreadsheets Outside MichiganOutside Michigan
1.1. FTP data from Census BureauFTP data from Census Bureau
http://www2.census.gov/http://www2.census.gov/census_2000/datasets/census_2000/datasets/100_and_sample_profile/100_and_sample_profile/
2.2. You are welcome to copy the You are welcome to copy the Documents Center’s column Documents Center’s column headers on your own spreadsheet.headers on your own spreadsheet.
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/demoprof.html
NWMCOG’s 1990/2000 NWMCOG’s 1990/2000 ComparisonsComparisons
Northwest Michigan Council of Government profiles compares same Northwest Michigan Council of Government profiles compares same Michigan data with 1990; notice Oakland County’s change in ancestries Michigan data with 1990; notice Oakland County’s change in ancestries reportedreported
ftp://www.nwm.cog.mi.us/2000CensusProfiles/
1990/2000 Comparisons Outside 1990/2000 Comparisons Outside MichiganMichigan
1.1. Access the separate 1990 and Access the separate 1990 and 2000 profiles from the Census 2000 profiles from the Census Bureau at:Bureau at:
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/whttp://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2002/dp_comptables.htmlww/2002/dp_comptables.html
2.2. Combine spreadsheets manually.Combine spreadsheets manually.
Geographic AreaGeographic Area
If you know the geographic area or If you know the geographic area or proceed directly toproceed directly to DATA SETS or DATA SETS or ProfilesProfiles
If you need to determine the If you need to determine the geographic area, go togeographic area, go to REFERENCE REFERENCE MAPSMAPS
REFERENCE MAPSREFERENCE MAPS
Internet Internet Explorer 5.0 Explorer 5.0 works best if works best if you want to you want to click and click and zoomzoom
Choose Choose CHANGE CHANGE SELECTIONS/GSELECTIONS/Geographyeography forfor three better three better optionsoptions
Place Name Place Name SearchingSearching
BESTBEST option for option for mappingmapping• StatesStates• CountiesCounties• CitiesCities• TownshipsTownships• VillagesVillages
Place Name Place Name SearchingSearching
1. Select Place Name2. Choose Year3. Type in Name and GO.4. Choose from Options and SHOW MAP.
Navigating the MapNavigating the Map
•Level 5 maps provide an overview of the tracts•Not all features show in this view•Use arrows to move map or click to zoom in
Block Group Block Group MapsMaps
•Block groups show up best at Level 3; tracts at level 4•Zoom to Level 2 for street names and block numbers•Write down tract, block group and block numbers you need for use with the Data Sets menu
Changing LegendChanging LegendWhen you can’t tell block group from tract boundaries, click on LEGEND to turn off block group boundaries and numbers
Updated MapUpdated Map
And, yes, Tract 4003 has unusually tortuous boundaries.
Address SearchingAddress Searching
Search for a known address to find its county, city, tract, block group, block number, and map
Address ResultsAddress Results
•ADDRESS SEARCHING gives you the tract, block group and
block number so you can retrieve data in Data Sets
•You can also choose to SHOW MAP
Address MapAddress Map
Data SetsData Sets
Once you’ve determined geography Once you’ve determined geography and used Basic Facts, go to and used Basic Facts, go to DATA DATA SETS SETS for the detailfor the detail
2000 and 1990 Census2000 and 1990 Census Most detailed demographic and housing data
Census Supplementary FileCensus Supplementary File Conducted at the same time as the Census to test of small area sampling techniques
American Community SurveyAmerican Community Survey Test for state, county, city and tract sample data updates beginning 2002
Data Sets Includes Five Data Sets Includes Five Types of FilesTypes of Files
Economic CensusEconomic Census Business payrolls and sales for all types of industries for the nation, states, counties, large cities and zip codes
Population EstimatesPopulation Estimates Annual state and county population estimates. Totals only - no race or age.
Data Sets Includes Five Data Sets Includes Five Types of FilesTypes of Files
Listing of Data SetsListing of Data Sets
The 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%• Available nowAvailable now• Race, sex, age, households and families, Race, sex, age, households and families,
housing tenurehousing tenure• BLOCK LEVEL for many categoriesBLOCK LEVEL for many categories• MOST DETAILED ON RACE AT TRACT LEVELMOST DETAILED ON RACE AT TRACT LEVEL• MOST DETAILED ON AGEMOST DETAILED ON AGE
Summary File 2: 100%Summary File 2: 100% • Available nowAvailable now• 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 value occupation, commuting, housing value and rentand rent
• Housing value and rent in STF 1 in 1990Housing value and rent in STF 1 in 1990• Ancestry only at tract level; in 1990 Ancestry only at tract level; in 1990
was available for block groupswas available for block groups
Summary File 4: SampleSummary File 4: Sample • Available beginning Dec. 2002Available beginning Dec. 2002• Detailed cross classifications by age, Detailed cross classifications by age,
race, sex, and ancestryrace, sex, and ancestry• STF4 in 1990 not on FactfinderSTF4 in 1990 not on Factfinder
Data Sets Option Data Sets Option BoxBox
Options box aligns with checked data set
Options for Data Options for Data SetSet
Technical DocumentationTechnical Documentation = = definitions, lists of tables, definitions, lists of tables, interpretation of codesinterpretation of codes
Detailed TablesDetailed Tables = = most data for most data for most placesmost places
Thematic MapsThematic Maps = = subject mapssubject maps
Options for Data Options for Data SetSet
Quick TablesQuick Tables = = brief data for brief data for one named placeone named placeSame as Basic Facts but includes tract Same as Basic Facts but includes tract
datadata
Geographic Comparison Geographic Comparison TablesTables = = brief data for all tracts in brief data for all tracts in county, counties in state, states in U.S.county, counties in state, states in U.S.
Summary File 1Summary File 1Quick TablesQuick Tables
Quick Tables under Data Sets includes Quick Tables under Data Sets includes
census tracts; lowest level in Basic Facts is placecensus tracts; lowest level in Basic Facts is place
Summary File 1Summary File 1Quick TablesQuick Tables
Does NOT have block and block group dataDoes NOT have block and block group data Choose geographic level; follow pop-up menus, Choose geographic level; follow pop-up menus,
choose places, add, then nextchoose places, add, then next
Summary File 1Summary File 1Quick TablesQuick Tables
Highlight table and add; show tableHighlight table and add; show table
Summary File 1Summary File 1Quick TablesQuick Tables
Summaries of age, race, sex, and household status Summaries of age, race, sex, and household status
WITH PERCENTSWITH PERCENTS
Each census tract in a separate tableEach census tract in a separate table
Summary File 1Summary File 1
Most data by age, race, sex, Most data by age, race, sex, households, group quarters down to households, group quarters down to block levelblock level
Detailed Tables Detailed Tables GeographyGeography
Default 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 Detailed Tables GeographyGeographyList GeographyList Geography
You can chooseYou can choose • All statesAll states• All counties in a stateAll counties in a state• All tracts in a county All tracts in a county • All block groups in a tractAll block groups in a tract
• All blocks in a block groupAll blocks in a block group..• Use SHOW ALL GEOGRAPHIC TYPES for all Use SHOW ALL GEOGRAPHIC TYPES for all
tracts in a citytracts in a city• Use GEO WITHIN GEO for all block groups in Use GEO WITHIN GEO for all block groups in
a county or placea county or place
Detailed Tables Detailed Tables GeographyGeography
List Geography – All Geography TypesList Geography – All Geography Types
Detailed Tables Detailed Tables GeographyGeography
List Geography – All Geography TypesList Geography – All Geography Types
Gives additional geographic options, like tracts within a place, but may not meet all needs
Detailed Tables Detailed Tables GeographyGeography
Geography within GeographyGeography within Geography
Gives additional geographic options, like tracts within a place, but may not meet all needs
Detailed Tables Detailed Tables GeographyGeography
Geography within GeographyGeography within Geography
Gives additional geographic options, like tracts within a place, but may not meet all needs
The default for Detailed Tables is the List of All Tables.
List of Tables - SF1List of Tables - SF1http://http://factfinderfactfinder.census.gov/.census.gov/
Population (P) Tables Population (P) Tables by Subject by Subject
To block levelTo block level
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 Tables Housing Tables Clustered by SubjectClustered by Subject
To block levelTo block level
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 PCT Tables Clustered by Subjectby Subject
To tract levelTo tract level• American Native TribesAmerican Native Tribes• Asian Races (e.g. Asian Indian, Hmong)Asian Races (e.g. Asian Indian, Hmong)• Hawaiian and Pacific Islander RacesHawaiian and Pacific Islander Races• Hispanic Origin Details (e.g. Cuban)Hispanic Origin Details (e.g. Cuban)• Single years of age by race to 99; three Single years of age by race to 99; three
groups over 100groups over 100• Unmarried partnersUnmarried partners• Nonrelatives by household type (foster Nonrelatives by household type (foster
child, boarder) and racechild, boarder) and race• Group quarters population by age, race, Group quarters population by age, race,
sex and type (dorm, prison)sex and type (dorm, prison)
We’re choosing P3 for race because we know it will We’re choosing P3 for race because we know it will have block group and block level data. Highlight have block group and block level data. Highlight table – Add – table – Add – Show table.Show table.
List of Tables - SF1List of Tables - SF1http://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
Detailed SpreadsheetDetailed Spreadsheetand Geocodesand Geocodes
Options include Geographic and Other FIPS Codes
Detailed Spreadsheet Detailed Spreadsheet
and Downloading Optionsand Downloading Options
Use Factfinder’s button for downloading data
Downloading Downloading OptionsOptions Comma, tab, databaseComma, tab, database
•Downloading options are comma delimited, tab delimited, and database compatible•You can also transpose rows and columns•Click on Explain My Choices for examples of the format
Downloading OptionsDownloading OptionsExplain My ChoicesExplain My Choices
Examples of Tab-Delimited/Transposed and Data Base Ready
Tranposed SpreadsheetTranposed Spreadsheet
•If it doesn’t look right when you open it to your browser screen, then save to disk and open up in a spreadsheet program
Detailed TablesDetailed TablesRevising GeographyRevising Geography
Change Selections - GeographyChange Selections - Geography
Detailed TablesDetailed TablesRevising GeographyRevising Geography
You could remove all block groups or add county totalsYou could remove all block groups or add county totals You cannot change tables at this point.You cannot change tables at this point. You must SHOW TABLE AND THEN CHANGE SELECTIONS/TABLESYou must SHOW TABLE AND THEN CHANGE SELECTIONS/TABLES
Detailed TablesDetailed TablesRevising TablesRevising Tables
You can also Change Selections/TablesYou can also Change Selections/Tables
Detailed TablesDetailed TablesKeyword SearchingKeyword Searching
You can search using single or multiple termsYou can search using single or multiple terms
Multiple Table Multiple Table SpreadsheetSpreadsheet
The result is two separate tablesThe result is two separate tables You must use a spreadsheet program when You must use a spreadsheet program when
combining themcombining them
Manipulating Spreadsheet Manipulating Spreadsheet ColumnsColumns
Sample Instructions for combining different tables on the same spreadsheet appears at: http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/washars.htm
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
Address SearchingAddress Searching
You can search for a street address in You can search for a street address in Detailed Tables and choose all results for Detailed Tables and choose all results for a state/msa/county/tract comparisona state/msa/county/tract comparison
Address SearchingAddress Searching
PCT Table based on address searchPCT Table based on address searchOnly shows applicable geographiesOnly shows applicable geographies
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://factfinderfactfinder.census.gov/.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://factfinderfactfinder.census.gov/.census.gov/
Summary File 2Summary File 2http://http://factfinderfactfinder.census.gov/.census.gov/
Mark Box with Summary File 2
Summary File 2 – Summary File 2 – GeographyGeography
Summary File 2 – Summary File 2 – SubjectSubject
http://http://factfinderfactfinder.census.gov/.census.gov/
Summary File 2Summary File 2http://http://factfinderfactfinder.census.gov/.census.gov/
Once you have a table for the total population, CHANGE SELECTIONS to choose race
Summary File 2Summary File 2http://http://factfinderfactfinder.census.gov/.census.gov/
Use pop-up box to highlight race and then ADD
Summary File 2Summary File 2http://http://factfinderfactfinder.census.gov/.census.gov/
Only those places in Oakland County with 100+ Pakistanis are shown
Summary File 3Summary File 3http://http://factfinderfactfinder.census.gov/.census.gov/
Will be the most popular file when completed
Summary File 3-SubjectsSummary File 3-Subjectshttp://http://factfinderfactfinder.census.gov/.census.gov/
AncestryAncestry Education and school enrollmentEducation and school enrollment Commuting, occupation, industryCommuting, occupation, industry Income and povertyIncome and poverty Disability and veteran statusDisability and veteran status Housing value, rent, mortgagesHousing value, rent, mortgages More breakdowns within More breakdowns within
categories and racial cross-categories and racial cross-classifications than the classifications than the Demographic ProfilesDemographic Profiles
Summary File 3-Summary File 3-GeographyGeography
http://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
Check the Technical Documentation for block Check the Technical Documentation for block group tables before you choose block group group tables before you choose block group geography. Here we are choosing all tracts geography. Here we are choosing all tracts in Washtenaw.in Washtenaw.
Summary File 3Summary File 3List of TablesList of Tables
http://http://factfinderfactfinder.census.gov/.census.gov/
P – Population Tables to P – Population Tables to Block Group LevelBlock Group Level
P1-93 Sample data for total P1-93 Sample data for total
populationpopulation
P 94-144 ImputationsP 94-144 Imputations
P 145-160 Sample data by raceP 145-160 Sample data by race
Summary File 3Summary File 3List of TablesList of Tables
http://http://factfinderfactfinder.census..census.govgov//
H – Housing Tables to Block H – Housing Tables to Block Group LevelGroup Level
H 1-98 Sample data for total populationH 1-98 Sample data for total population
H 99-121 ImputationsH 99-121 Imputations
Note: no sample housing tables by Note: no sample housing tables by race at the block group levelrace at the block group level
Summary File 3Summary File 3List of TablesList of Tables
http://http://factfinderfactfinder.census..census.govgov//
PCT – Population Tables to PCT – Population Tables to Tracts Tracts
PCT 1-76 – very detailed sample data broken PCT 1-76 – very detailed sample data broken down by race; includes ancestry as down by race; includes ancestry as
separate categories but does not break separate categories but does not break other data down by ancestryother data down by ancestry
HCT – Housing Tables to TractsHCT – Housing Tables to TractsHCT 1-48 – very detailed housing sample HCT 1-48 – very detailed housing sample
data broken down by race but not ancestrydata broken down by race but not ancestry
Summary File 3Summary File 3Subject SubjectSubject Subject
Highlight a subject (e.g. value of home) and search Results include all tables where the subject is a variable Choose HCT 42A, B, D for median home value for whites, blacks and Asians; Add; Show Table
Summary File 3Summary File 3http://http://factfinderfactfinder.census.gov/.census.gov/
Summary File 3Summary File 3AncestryAncestry
http://http://factfinderfactfinder.census.gov/.census.gov/
Ancestry is another tract only variable
Summary File 3Summary File 3OccupationOccupation
http://http://factfinderfactfinder.census..census.govgov//
What are the major occupations in Burns Park? On North Campus?
Thematic maps can be accessed through the initial menu of each data set and via the main Factfinder screen - middle/bottom
Thematic MapsThematic Mapshttp://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
Thematic MapsThematic MapsChanging Data SetChanging Data Set
Check the default data set to make sure Check the default data set to make sure it’s what you want. Change selection.it’s what you want. Change selection.
Thematic MapsThematic MapsNew Data SetNew Data Set
Pop-up menu changed from 2000 Pop-up menu changed from 2000 Summary File 1 to 2000 Summary File Summary File 1 to 2000 Summary File 3.3.
Thematic MapsThematic MapsChoosing New GeographyChoosing New Geography
You can choose a map through the List method, You can choose a map through the List method, using the HIGHEST LEVEL of geography you wantusing the HIGHEST LEVEL of geography you want
(e.g. Washtenaw County, Mich)(e.g. Washtenaw County, Mich)
Thematic MapsThematic MapsChoosing Theme (Subject)Choosing Theme (Subject)
You can choose a theme by subject, keyword, or listYou can choose a theme by subject, keyword, or list
Not all Census variables are representedNot all Census variables are represented
In this case, race appears in SF1 maps; ancestry in In this case, race appears in SF1 maps; ancestry in SF3 mapsSF3 maps
Thematic MapsThematic MapsChoosing Theme (Subject)Choosing Theme (Subject)
Subject search for ancestrySubject search for ancestry
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 map classes by choosing legend.
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 accurage. 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 Limitations of Factfinder
MapsMaps
Only pre-selected variables; not entire Only pre-selected variables; not entire data setdata set
Maps download as gifs (pictures); they Maps download as gifs (pictures); they cannot be exported into another cannot be exported into another programprogram
Maps can not be manipulated, e.g. Maps can not be manipulated, e.g. showing layersshowing layers
Geolytics and ARCVIEW are alternativesGeolytics and ARCVIEW are alternatives
Geography SearchingGeography Searchinghttp://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
Top lefthand column of Factfinder Top lefthand column of Factfinder screenscreen
Identifies Quick Tables, reference Identifies Quick Tables, reference maps, and thematic mapsmaps, and thematic maps
Does Does notnot identify all tables identify all tables
Geography SearchingGeography Searching Identifies each census year and type of Identifies each census year and type of
place (county, county subdivision, city)place (county, county subdivision, city) Choose year and areaChoose year and area
Geography SearchingGeography Searching
Resulting list shows reference and thematic Resulting list shows reference and thematic maps plus quick tables and demographic maps plus quick tables and demographic profilesprofiles
Geography SearchingGeography Searching
2000 Household Size by Tract in Dearborn2000 Household Size by Tract in Dearborn
Keyword SearchingKeyword Searchinghttp://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
Top lefthand column of Factfinder Top lefthand column of Factfinder screenscreen
Identifies all subjects and thematic Identifies all subjects and thematic maps in all data setsmaps in all data sets
Multiple terms possible Multiple terms possible
Keyword SearchingKeyword Searching
Identifies demographic profiles and detailed tables; Identifies demographic profiles and detailed tables; can identify equivalent table numbers between can identify equivalent table numbers between
1990 and 20001990 and 2000
Converting Geographic Converting Geographic CodesCodes
Use the Mable Geocorr 2K Search Use the Mable Geocorr 2K Search Engine to relate five digit zip codes Engine to relate five digit zip codes
and counties or census tractsand counties or census tracts
http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/websas/http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/websas/geocorr2k.htmlgeocorr2k.html
Converting Geographic Converting Geographic CodesCodes
Converting Geographic Converting Geographic CodesCodes
Converting Geographic Converting Geographic CodesCodes
Converting Geographic Converting Geographic CodesCodes
CD/DVD Programs for CD/DVD Programs for Census 2000Census 2000
Two additional CD/DVD Two additional CD/DVD programs available in the programs available in the Documents CenterDocuments Center
• GO 2000 GO 2000 (Census Bureau)(Census Bureau)
• Census CD 2000 Census CD 2000 (Geolytics)(Geolytics)
Census 2000 with Go Census 2000 with Go 20002000
Quicker for data extraction of large sub-Quicker for data extraction of large sub-sub geographies (e.g. all tracts in a sub geographies (e.g. all tracts in a state)state)
Selection of individual variables in a Selection of individual variables in a tabletable
Mixing and matching geographic levels Mixing and matching geographic levels and data from different tablesand data from different tables
Data can be downloaded into a variety Data can be downloaded into a variety of formats, including DBF and MS of formats, including DBF and MS AccessAccess
Census Go 2000 Census Go 2000 SoftwareSoftware
Choose a WORKSPACE (e.g. first time users can Choose a WORKSPACE (e.g. first time users can accept the default) and Pick Geography insteadaccept the default) and Pick Geography instead
Census Go 2000 – Census Go 2000 – GeographyGeography
All Tracts in CountyAll Tracts in County
Choose a geography level, such as all tracts in a stateChoose a geography level, such as all tracts in a state You can choose all counties in state or a combinationYou can choose all counties in state or a combination
In this case we’ve chosen Level 140 – tracts In this case we’ve chosen Level 140 – tracts by county; then all tracts in Wayne Countyby county; then all tracts in Wayne County
Census Go 2000 Census Go 2000 All Tracts in Wayne CountyAll Tracts in Wayne County
Census Go 2000 Census Go 2000 Output - ReportOutput - Report
Under OUTPUT, a REPORT is a temporary HTML file Under OUTPUT, a REPORT is a temporary HTML file with standard SF1 Tables with standard SF1 Tables
Not the best optionNot the best option
Census Go 2000 SoftwareCensus Go 2000 SoftwareOutput - FileOutput - File
Under OUTPUT, a FILE is a spreadsheet or DBF Under OUTPUT, a FILE is a spreadsheet or DBF result with customized tables result with customized tables
Census Go 2000 SoftwareCensus Go 2000 SoftwareOutput - FileOutput - File
Use the SAVE AS command to name your file and Use the SAVE AS command to name your file and choose its format BEFORE you continue. choose its format BEFORE you continue.
Census Go 2000 Census Go 2000 Simple VariablesSimple Variables
Geographic Identifiers include codes, latitude, longitude and areaGeographic Identifiers include codes, latitude, longitude and area
P and H Tables to block levelP and H Tables to block level
PCT Tables are detailed age and race to tract levelPCT Tables are detailed age and race to tract level
Census Go 2000 Census Go 2000 Simple VariablesSimple Variables
Choose Choose individual variablesindividual variables by expanding the by expanding the folder, then doubleclick on the variablefolder, then doubleclick on the variable
Then FINISHThen FINISH
Census Go 2000 Census Go 2000 Simple VariablesSimple Variables
Choose all variables in a Choose all variables in a folderfolder by highlighting the by highlighting the folder and selecting itfolder and selecting it
Then FINISHThen FINISH
Census Go 2000 Census Go 2000 Opening OutputOpening Output
You can open just the output or the output You can open just the output or the output and descriptionand description
Census Go 2000 Census Go 2000 Opening OutputOpening Output
Interpretation of column headings appears inNotepad and SF1 Technical Documentation
Census Go 2000 – Census Go 2000 – Custom VariablesCustom Variables
You can do some addition and subtraction You can do some addition and subtraction using Custom Variables but are probably using Custom Variables but are probably better off with a spreadsheet packagebetter off with a spreadsheet package
Geolytics Census 2000Geolytics Census 2000
Map ALL variables in a data Map ALL variables in a data set, not just the preselected set, not just the preselected themes in Factfinderthemes in Factfinder
Create your own variables by Create your own variables by manipulating Census variablesmanipulating Census variables
Import maps into ARCVIEWImport maps into ARCVIEW
Geolytics ExampleGeolytics ExampleName RequestName Request
Name file before you beginName file before you begin
Geolytics ExampleGeolytics ExampleGeographic AreasGeographic Areas
Choose the largest geographic level or radiusChoose the largest geographic level or radius
Geolytics ExampleGeolytics ExampleGeographic AreasGeographic Areas
Choose state and area namesChoose state and area names
Geolytics ExampleGeolytics Example Subareas Subareas
Choose Subarea – in this case block groups in Choose Subarea – in this case block groups in Wayne County, MichiganWayne County, Michigan
Subareas vary with the main AreaSubareas vary with the main Area(Choices limited by comparison to Census DVD)(Choices limited by comparison to Census DVD)
Geolytics ExampleGeolytics ExampleChoose Subjects or CountsChoose Subjects or Counts
Choose countsChoose countsPopulation 1 and Housing to block levelPopulation 1 and Housing to block levelPopulation 2 to tract level and detailedPopulation 2 to tract level and detailed
Geolytics ExampleGeolytics ExampleChoosing CountsChoosing Counts
You can choose multiple subjectsYou can choose multiple subjectsMove from top to bottom to right. Then click DONE.Move from top to bottom to right. Then click DONE.Example shows males and females, 15-21Example shows males and females, 15-21
Geolytics Example Geolytics Example Run QueryRun Query
Choose spreadsheet, data base, or map file.Choose spreadsheet, data base, or map file.
Geolytics Example Geolytics Example SpreadsheetSpreadsheet
Spreadsheet. It was automatically saved when you Spreadsheet. It was automatically saved when you named your request file. Use Technical named your request file. Use Technical Documentation to interpret column headings.Documentation to interpret column headings.
Geolytics Example Geolytics Example MapMap
Map. Toggle variable to change map between variables. Variables are Map. Toggle variable to change map between variables. Variables are total population and individual ages of youth by sex.total population and individual ages of youth by sex.
Geolytics Example Geolytics Example Map ClassesMap Classes
You can change the categories and classes on the rightYou can change the categories and classes on the right
Geolytics Example Geolytics Example Identifying Data in MapIdentifying Data in Map
You can click on area to view its dataYou can click on area to view its data
Geolytics Example Geolytics Example Create Your Own VariableCreate Your Own Variable
Click on calculator. Add 8 variables for males and females, 15-21, divide by total population, multiple by
100
Geolytics Example Geolytics Example New FormulaNew Formula
New formula displays percent of population 15-21 by Detroit block group with red being the highest percentage
Geolytics Example Geolytics Example Copying Files for ArcviewCopying Files for Arcview
File – ExportFile – Export to copy your map for to copy your map for Arcview.Arcview. You can access the hard drive to copy your files from the You can access the hard drive to copy your files from the hard disk to a zip drive. Your files will have various extensions but the same name as your request filehard disk to a zip drive. Your files will have various extensions but the same name as your request file
Citing Census DataCiting Census Data
Census BureauCensus Bureauhttp://www.census.gov/main/www/citation.htmlhttp://www.census.gov/main/www/citation.html
APA Style - PurdueAPA Style - Purduehttp://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/
research/r_apa.htmlresearch/r_apa.html
Government Documents - Univ. of Government Documents - Univ. of MemphisMemphis
http://exlibris.memphis.edu/govpubs/http://exlibris.memphis.edu/govpubs/citeweb.htmciteweb.htm
Getting Census HelpGetting Census Help
Documents CenterDocuments Center 203 Hatcher Library North, (734) 764-0410, 203 Hatcher Library North, (734) 764-0410,
[email protected]@umich.edu
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/
Campus representative to the Census Bureau’s Campus representative to the Census Bureau’s State Data Center program. State Data Center program.
Assistance with American Factfinder, Census Assistance with American Factfinder, Census CD-ROMS.Paper tract maps of Michigan.CD-ROMS.Paper tract maps of Michigan.
Referrals to other sources.Referrals to other sources. Census 2000 web pageCensus 2000 web page
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/cen2000.htmlcen2000.html
Getting Census HelpGetting Census Help
Map LibraryMap Library 825 Hatcher Library South, (734) 764-0407825 Hatcher Library South, (734) 764-0407
[email protected]@umich.edu
http://www.lib.umich.edu/maplibhttp://www.lib.umich.edu/maplib
Experts in ArcView for the creation of Census Experts in ArcView for the creation of Census mapsmaps
Assistance in importing your own data to a Assistance in importing your own data to a Census mapCensus map
Downloads of boundary filesDownloads of boundary files
Getting Census HelpGetting Census Help
Numeric Data ServicesNumeric Data Services 203 Hatcher Library North, (734) 763-9408203 Hatcher Library North, (734) 763-9408
[email protected]@umich.edu
http://www.lib.umich.edu/data/http://www.lib.umich.edu/data/
Assists users in locating and downloading Assists users in locating and downloading untabulated statistical data for manipulation untabulated statistical data for manipulation with programs such as SAS, SPSSwith programs such as SAS, SPSS
Referrals for data manipulationReferrals for data manipulation
Getting Census HelpGetting Census Help
Population Studies CenterPopulation Studies Center 311 Maynard Street, (734311 Maynard Street, (734) ) 998-7153998-7153
[email protected]@umich.edu
http://www.psc.isr.umich.edu/dads/http://www.psc.isr.umich.edu/dads/
Assists University of Michigan students and Assists University of Michigan students and staffstaff
Answers common problem and error questions Answers common problem and error questions with Census fileswith Census files
Handles common data manipulation questions Handles common data manipulation questions with a variety of statistical packageswith a variety of statistical packages