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Census Data WorkshopData Access Tools
Genora F. Barber, Information Services SpecialistGale D. Brock, Information Services Assistant
Data Dissemination Specialists:Gerson D. Vasquez
Vicki MackKelly Karres
Marilyn E. Stephens
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
U.S. Census BureauAtlanta Region404-730-3833
• Mission• Overview of Key Data Sets• Data Tools – A Quick Look• American FactFinder, in depth• Questions & Answers
Census Data WorkshopAgenda
U.S. Census BureauMission
The Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and
economy. We honor privacy, protect confidentiality, share our expertise globally,
and conduct our work openly. We are guided on this mission by our strong and capable
workforce, our readiness to innovate and our abiding Commitment to our Customers
• People– Population size– Age– Sex– Race & Hispanic origin– Education– Foreign-born– Families– Language ability
• Economy– Income and poverty– Employment status– Health insurance
coverage– Housing values– Costs of owning/renting– Business information– Economic indicators
• Places – Localize!
People, Places and EconomyKey Data Collected
Congressionally mandated by Article 1, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution– First Census was in 1790
• Why do we conduct the Census?• Congressional Apportionment• Redistricting• Data is used to allocate more than 435
billions of dollars in federal funds
Importance of the CensusThe foundation of a democracy
Demographic SurveysBeyond the Decennial Census
Current Population Survey (CPS) – Primary source of labor force information and leading economic indicator of monthly employment/unemployment
Consumers Expenditure Survey (CE)- Used to determine the Consumer Price Index
National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)- Used by law enforcement
Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP)- Used for evaluating Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid
National Health Insurance Survey (HIS)- Used by National Center for Disease Control
National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) – Provides information on the health problems of ambulatory patients
National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS) –Provides information on health problems of Ambulatory patients in the ER and outpatient departments.
Population EstimatesU.S. Census Bureau, Population Division
(1) base population
(2) births to women residing in the U.S.
(3) deaths to persons residing in the U.S.
(4) net international migrants
The base procedure to estimate population.
The reference date for estimates is July 1.
Decennial Census and ACSA Portrait of America
Census 2000:
Demographic, and housing information:Complete counts from questions collected on both the short form and the long form.
General Demographic Characteristics
Population by Race and Hispanic or Latino origin: Counties, Places (cities) and smaller geographies
Estimates based on the one-in-six sample of housing units that received the long form:
- Social Characteristics
- Economic Characteristics
- Housing Characteristics
2010 CensusOnly 10 Questions
A large, continuous survey that:
• samples approximately 3.54 million resident addresses per year (about 290,000 per month)
• produces characteristics of population and housing
• produces estimates for small areas and small population groups
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What is the ACS?A Closer Look
The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey designed to provide communities a fresh look at how they are changing. It is a critical element in the Census Bureau's decennial census program. There are approximately 3 million housing units “in sample,” annually, and the estimates change the primary focus to more current estimates than the long form.
ACS and Decennial CensusA Portrait of America
2010 Census ACS
• Population count • Population characteristics
• Short form only • Includes short form questions
• Only long form is for U.S. territories, except PR
• Conducted in Puerto Rico
• “Usual residence” rule • “Current residence” rule
• Point in time • Period of time
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2010 Census and ACSA Portrait of America
American Community SurveyDetailed Information, Delivered Annually
www.census.gov/acs
• Economic Indicators Dashboard• QuickFacts• County Business and Demographics Map• American FactFinder• Other Resources
Data ToolsA Quick Look
The NEW www.census.govYour Gateway to Census Data
Top Navigation
Bottom of the Page
• Both provide similar choices (or more) as the center column of the old census.gov homepage
Homepage Slider• Cycles through the latest
news• Often links to press kits• Click “See More” for more
information
Census News• Find the latest on
news releases, data products, upcoming events and more
Economic Indicators Dashboard• Most recently released items at
top• 13 indicators about U.S.
economy• Click on name for more info• Updated quarterly or monthly• Scroll down using arrow at
bottom• Can embed on your website
QuickFacts• Minimal clicks to a factsheet
about your state, county or city• Shows demographics, social
characteristics and business statistics
• Social characteristics will soon be updated from the latest American Community Survey
Interactive Map: County Business Patterns and Demographics• County-level 2009 info on businesses,
employees, industries• 2010 Census info on population, race,
ethnicity, age/sex, housing• Options available for comparing counties
and embedding on your website
Scroll down the homepage…
American FactFinder• More comprehensive• Variety of datasets, topics and
geographies available
Back at the top of the homepage…
The American FactFinder:Recent Enhancements
What is the American FactFinder?
• Census Bureau’s on-line data tool
• One-stop shop (for most geographies)
• Contains large data sets from censuses & surveys
• Allows access to a variety of Census data– Population– Housing– Economic– Geographic
Sources of FactFinder Data• Decennial Census• Population Estimates• American Community Survey• Economic Census • Economic Surveys
Examples of available topics in AFF:
• Population• Sex• Age• Race• Ethnicity• Tenure• Household Size
• Education• Income• Poverty• Health Care• School Enroll.• Disability Status• Marital Status
• Grandparents• Fertility• Benefits• Commuting• Industry• Housing Costs• Heating Fuel
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C o m m u n i t y F a c t s G u i d e d S e a r c h
A d v a n c e d S e a r c h
Accessing Data and Summaries – Community Facts
Advantages: • Provide quick access for users
searching for data products most frequently accessed on AFF
Accessing Data & Summaries – Community Facts & Popular Tables
Advantages: Provides users with a
simple way to access data profiles and other summarized data
Accessing Data – Guided Search
Advantages: • Guided Search helps you
locate Census data products by letting you specify search criteria step-by-step.• Guided Search is a
helpful way to start searching for Census data if you are new to American FactFinder or are not sure where to begin.
Accessing Data – Advanced SearchAdvantages: • In Advanced Search you can search for all data using all features within American
Factfinder.• Use Advanced Search to find data:
• using text or keyword search• using pre-defined topics, geographies, race/ethnic groups, industry codes, or EEO occupation codes
Geography Selection Improvements
• Improvements to existing geographic selection options
• Provide guided geographic selection as an option
Geography Selection Improvement
Key Features• Modify the selection options in the
Geography Overlay to reduce confusion
• Refine the list of Geographic Summary Levels displayed in the default view
Advantages: Provide a consistent, guided
approach to geographic selection
Provide a quick geographic selection for users not familiar with the Census geographic hierarchy
Geography Selection Improvements – Geography Assistant
Enhanced MessagingKey FeaturesUpdated messaging specific to user selections. Dynamic messaging:• When default selections are made for geographies, industry
codes, and race/ethnic groups
• When the maximum product selections are reached in the table view
Enhanced Messaging
Key Features
Other messaging enhancements:• Updated current messaging when the maximum
number of geographies, industry codes, and/or race/ethnic groups are reached in a user’s search selections.
Download Options
Advantages: Provides
users with quick access to high-volume downloads
How to Stay Connected
• Subscribe to e-mail updates
• Submit suggestions/questions via Feedback link at the top of the AFF web page
• AFF News & Notes (lower, center of main page)
Questions & Answers
