Census Data AccessCensus Data Access2010 CENSUS2010 CENSUS

Finding the most current and relevant dataFinding the most current and relevant data

Chicago Regional Office

US Census Bureau

630-288-9200

Stanley D. Moore, Regional Director

ImportanceImportance of the Censusof the Census

• 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/Local Voting Districts– Data is used to allocate billions of dollars

in federal funds– Local planning & analysis

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Apportionment is the Fundamental Use

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Congressional Apportionment Trends

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Data for Redistricting,Local Voting Districts

Federal Funding from Census Federal Funding from Census DataData

$435.7 billion dollars annually in federal grants and direct assistance allocated based on formulas which include Census data:

– Decennial Census– Population Estimates– American Community Survey– Other Census Surveys

http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/govern.html

10 Largest Federal Programs that use 10 Largest Federal Programs that use Population and Income data as factorsPopulation and Income data as factors

• Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid)• Unemployment Insurance• Highway Planning and Construction• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families• Federal Pell Grant Program• Title 1 Grants to Local Educational Agencies• Special Education Grants to States• National School Lunch Program• Head Start

Supportive Housing for the ElderlySupportive Housing for the Elderly

• Housing and Urban Development• $750,264,401 in FY 07• Uses number of one-person elderly renter

households (age 62 and over) with income at or below the applicable Section 8 income limit.

Child Care and Development Block GrantChild Care and Development Block Grant

• Department of Health and Human Services• $2,051,200,000 in FY 07• Based on a formula that takes into account

the number of children below the age of 5, per capita income and the number of children receiving assistance through the School Lunch program.

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Community Benefits

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Decennial CensusDecennial CensusShort Form Only!Short Form Only!

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• In 2000, 1 in 6 households received the 53 question, 40 page long form

• Detailed social, economic & housing info

• 2010 Census was Short Form Only!• 10 Questions

• 2010 Questionnaire- Name - Race - Housing - Sex - Ethnicity Tenure- Age - Household

Relationship

Population Estimates ProgramPopulation Estimates Program

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• Based on latest census number and birth rate, death rate and migration estimates.

• Provides annual population and (some) general demographics (age, sex, race and ethnicity)

• Data available for Nation, States, Metro Areas, Counties and Cities/Towns

• General demographic info available only for Nation, States and Counties (not Metro Areas or Cities/Towns)

• OFFICIAL CENSUS COUNT FOR INTERCENSAL YEARS! “CONTROLS” FOR ACS ESTIMATES.

American Community SurveyAmerican Community Survey

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Social and Economic information every year rather than just once a decade

Takes the place of the census long form (2005)

At the start of each month, the questionnaire is mailed to a scientifically selected random sample of households in counties throughout the Nation

The Census will continue to conduct a short-form-only Census every 10 years

NOT A COUNT! - TRENDS, COMPARISONS

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American Community Survey Data Products Release Schedule

Data Product Population Size Data released in: of Area 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

1-Year Estimates 65,000+ 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012for Data Collected in:

3-Year Estimates 20,000+ 2005-2007 2006-2008 2007-2009 2008-2010 2009-2011 2010-2012for Data Collected in:

5-Year Estimates All Areas* 2005-2009 2006-2010 2007-2011 2008-2012for Data Collected in:

* Five-year estimates will be available for areas as small as census tracts and block groups.Source: US Census Bureau

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American Community SurveyAmerican Community Survey

- Areas with a population 65,000+: 1-Year Estimates (data avail. for 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)

- Areas with a population 20,000+: 3-Year Estimates (data avail. for 2005-07, 2006-08, 2007-09)

NEW! - Areas below 20,000 (incl. census tracts & block groups): 5-year estimates (2005-09: first release-2010)

CURRENT DATA AVAILABLE FOR 2009!

Data Access BasicsData Access Basics

1. Know your geography.

2. Know the data item(s) you want.

3. Know your required time frame (current, historical, trend, etc.)

Refine Your Search

• What is the fastest growing population group in the area?

• Geography: City/County/Metro Area?

• Data Item: Race/Age/Income?

• Time Frame: Recent/2000-ACS/2000-2010?

Which School-Age Group has Grown the Fastest in Peoria

County Since 2000?

• Geography: Peoria County

• Data Item/Subject: Age 5-13, 14-17, etc.

• Time Frame: 2000 Census – 2009 (ACS)

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Nation

Regions

Divisions

States

CountiesCongressional Districts

County Subdivision

(Townships/Towns)Census Tracts

Block Groups

Blocks

Places (cities, towns, villages)

Metropolitan AreasZip Code Tabulation Area

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Census Tract 9, Peoria County, IL

Census Tracts generally have a population of 1,500 to 8,000 (optimum 4,000) and follow physical boundaries.

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Block Group 1, Block Group 1, Census Tract 9, Peoria Co., IL

Block Groups generally have a population of 300 to 4,000 (optimum 1,500) and follow physical boundaries.

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Block 1004, Block Group 1, Census Tract 9, Peoria County, IL

Blocks: the smallest geographic level for which census data is available. No population threshold. Size varies.

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SF 1 (100% Data) – 2000 & 2010SF 1 (100% Data) – 2000 & 2010

Household Relationship

Sex

Age

Hispanic or Latino Origin

Race

Tenure (own/rent)

Vacancy characteristics

2000 Census: 100% Data Profile

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Summary File 1

Summary File 2: Cross references detailed race, ethnic, and ancestry groups with all data subjects in SF1

This data is currently being processed and released by the 2010 Census.

SF 1 (100% Data)SF 1 (100% Data)

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SF 3 (Sample Data) – 2000 CensusSF 3 (Sample Data) – 2000 Census Population

- Marital Status-Place of birth, citizenship,

entry year-School Enrollment/Ed.

Attainment-Ancestry-Migration-Language spoken-Veteran status-Disability-Grandparents as caregivers-Labor force status-Place of work, journey to

work-Occupation, industry,

class of worker-Work status in 1999-Income in 1999-Poverty status

Housing-Value of home or monthly rent paid-Units in structure-Year structure built-Number of rooms and number of bedrooms-Year moved into residence-Plumbing and kitchen facilities-Telephone service-Vehicles available-Heating fuel-Farm residence-Utilities, mortgage, taxes,

Insurance and fuel costs

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SF 3 (Sample Data) – 2000 CensusSF 3 (Sample Data) – 2000 Census

Summary File 3

Summary File 4: Cross references detailed race, ethnic, and ancestry groups with all data subjects in SF3

* Now collected by American Community Survey

ACS 5-Year (2005-2009) Estimates

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Illinois

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Peoria County

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Peoria

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% Families with Income Below % Families with Income Below Poverty LevelPoverty Level

Census 2000 Summary File 3Census 2000 Summary File 3

Census Tract 9

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Illinois

13.5+/- 0.2 MOE

Peoria County

3.0+/- 0.5 MOE

Peoria

3.7+/- 0.6

MOE

% Foreign Born Population% Foreign Born Population2009 American Community Survey 1yr Estimates2009 American Community Survey 1yr Estimates

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Census 2000

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2005-2007 ACS 3yr Estimate

20.0+/- 1.5 MOE

2006-2008 ACS 3yr Estimate

19.5+/- 1.3 MOE

% of Persons with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in % of Persons with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Peoria, ILPeoria, IL

Persons 25 years and olderPersons 25 years and older

Margin of Error: ACS 5-Year Estimate(Race: Morton, IL)

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AMERICAN FACTFINDERAMERICAN FACTFINDER

http://factfinder.census.gov

American FactFinder (cont.)American FactFinder (cont.)

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Consistency! Consistency! Consistency!Consistency! Consistency! Consistency!

No matter what survey, census, year or data you No matter what survey, census, year or data you want, the process remains the same:want, the process remains the same:

1.1. Choose your Choose your census/surveycensus/survey2.2. Choose your Choose your data file/year data file/year and table typeand table type3.3. Choose your Choose your geographygeography4.4. Choose your Choose your data item/tabledata item/table

American FactFinder (cont.)American FactFinder (cont.)

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DECENNIAL AND ACS• Quick Tables (Data Profiles) - Predefined tables for one

geographic area. Simplest to access, least detailed.• Geographic Comparison Tables – Tables containing small

amount of information for a group of related areas• Detailed Tables – Tables that provide the most detailed data on

all topics and geo areas. Allows for choosing of multiple tables and multiple geographic areas. All other tables are sourced from these tables.

ACS ONLY• Ranking Tables – Tables that are ranked by state only.• Selected Population Profiles – Predefined tables that allow

detailed race groups and Ancestries to be cross referenced.

Types of TablesTypes of Tables

“New” American Factfinder(“Improved Functionality”)

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PUMS DataPUMS Data(Public Use Microdata Sample)(Public Use Microdata Sample)

A sample of population and housing unit records from the American Community Survey

Allows users to create custom tables that are not available through pre-tabulated ACS products

The 1-year ACS PUMS file represents 1 percent of the U.S. population

(Requires advanced data processing experience)

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How do I get to the data?

1. Access basic profiles for Peoria .

2. Find a Census Tract by an address.

3. Family Poverty stats for Illinois, Peoria County, Peoria and Census Tract 9.

4. Foreign Born stats for Illinois, Peoria County, and Peoria

5. Median Income data for Cities and Towns in IL

(a) Download table

6. Find the Language Spoken at Home statistics for every Census Tract in Peoria

7. Find profiles for the German population group in Illinois.

8. Find a table on the Place of Birth of the Foreign Born Population in Peoria County, Peoria and Pekin

EXERCISES

Find A Basic Area Profile:Peoria, IL

Peoria Profile: 2006-08 ACS

Find Census Tract by Address:200 SW Jefferson

Map Census Tract 12

Chicago Regional Office(Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin)

• Contacts:

• General Information: (630) 288-9200

• Census Jobs: 1-888-722-8995

• Chicago.Regional.Office@census.gov