Hypothetical Problem

• Our aim is to enhance a social services program by focusing on foreign-born population living outside city centers.

• We are also interested in this population’s ability to speak English, how long they have been in the U.S., where they are from, economic situation and other characteristics.

• We want to pilot the program in a small area.

Where are Foreign-born Located?

Foreign-born: NC Census Lookup

Foreign-born: Select Geography

Foreign-born: Finding Tables

Foreign-born: Select Variables

Foreign-born: Census 2000 Report

Where are Foreign-born Located?

The Report in a Spreadsheet

Ranking on Total and Percent

Thematic Map (State Library)

Exploring Duplin County

Duplin County Tracts

Duplin Co., Tract 9901, BG 1

Going Back, Back, Back…

Where Did They Come From?

Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, Americas, Born at Sea

Coming From the Americas

Tract 9901

Why No Block Group Data?

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The smallest geography for PCT tables is census tracts!

Lucky? or Living Right?

Source: American FactFinder Reference Maps (U.S. Census Bureau)

Block Group Map Township Map

Back to the County Report

Albertson Township = BG 1

Back to Selections

Tract 9901, Block Group 1

Where Did They Come From?

Mexicans and Columbians

What is Their Economic Status?

Unexpected Finding

17.2% 13.7%

Duplin County Poverty Figures

17.6% 33.9%

When Did They Enter the U.S.?

Source: American FactFinder (U.S. Census Bureau)