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Census 2000 Questionnaires
The Census of Population and Housing includes data collected on two forms, the short form and the long form.
Short Form: All respondents answer questions on the short form. Data compiled from the short forms are published in Summary Files 1 and 2 (SF 1 and SF 2). SF 2 is a much more detailed representation of the data. View the short form at http://www.census.gov/dmd/www/pdf/d61a.pdf . Topics covered include:
Short Form Topics-Summary Files 1 and 2
Age Household relationships Sex Tenure (home owner or renter) Hispanic or Latino origin Vacancy characteristics Race Long Form: Sixteen percent of households receive the long form. Data published on this form are available in Summary Files 3 and 4 (SF 3 and SF 4). SF 4 is a much more detailed representation of the data. View the long form at http://www.census.gov/dmd/www/pdf/d-61b.pdf . It includes all the questions on the short form, plus the following variables that cover more detailed socioeconomic circumstances.
Long Form Topics-Summary Files 3 and 4
Population Housing Ancestry Heating fuel Disability Number of rooms, number of bedrooms Farm residence Plumbing and kitchen facilities Grandparents as caregivers Telephone service Income in 1999 Units in structure Occupation, industry, class of worker Utilities, mortgage, taxes, insurance, fuel costs Labor force status Value of home or monthly rent paid Language spoken at home Vehicles available Marital status Year moved into residence Migration (residence in 1995) Year structure built Place of birth, citizenship, year of entry into U.S. Place of work, journey to work School enrollment and educational attainment Veteran Status See Uses for Questions on the Census 2000 Forms ( http://www.census.gov/dmd/www/content.htm ) for background information about the importance of each census question.
2000 Census Data
American FactFinder (US Bureau of the Census)
http://factfinder.census.gov
The Bureau of the Census disseminates most data from the 2000 Census through its American FactFinder database. The system includes a detailed site tour that incorporates tutorials; a glossary; and a lengthy list of help topics. The tutorials below are more concise, providing only the basic information for each option.Disclaimer: The following tutorials are current as of January 2004. The Bureau of the Census changes and fine-tunes American FactFinder regularly. Consequently, selected items in the tutorials may be different from the online source. We do our best to keep this information up to date in a timely manner.
- Search for keywords or place names. [ Place Tutorial ]
- National, state, county, city, town, and Zip Code profiles. [ Community profile tutorial ]
- View data for a specified addresses. [ Address Tutorial ]
- Create maps. [ Reference Map Tutorial ] [ Thematic Map Tutorial ]
- Select data sets to create customized tables. [ Detailed Tables Tutorial ]
Additional FactFinder features include a child's page; rankings, comparisons, and summaries between 1990 and 2000; and data detailed data from four other data sets. (1990 Census of Population and Housing; Economic Censuses; American Community Survey; and Population Estimates)
Census 2000 DVDs/CD-ROMs
Call number varies depending upon disks.
Selected disks are permanently loaded on Lockwood Reference Department computers and others are in the Capen Multimedia Center.These products are intended for experienced data users, and others who must download large amounts of information. American FactFinder described immediately above is probably a better choice for novice data users. Click here for a tutorial based upon the SF 1 DVD. The chart below summarizes other differences between the Census 2000 DVDs/CD-ROMs and FactFinder.
DVD/CD-ROM (Allocate Software) American FactFinder Data release is often delayed. Data are released much quicker than the DVD/CD-ROM products. Once you are familiar with the software, most data are just a click away. Changing geographies and subject variables is far easier than with FactFinder. Users can change geographies and subject variables, but this process is far more cumbersome than with the DVD/CD-ROM products. Users have many options for selecting subject variables. That is, when compiling information about race, one can extract statistics for the White population. Options for selecting subject variables are more limited than with the DVD/CD-ROM. For example, when compiling information about race, one cannot extract statistics for the White population. Users must include data for all races. Download data in comma delimited; Access; dBASE III, IV, or V; Paradox; FoxPro; Excel; or html formats. Download data in comma delimited; tab delimited; comma delimited zipped; and rich text formats. The Radii feature lets users view data within the specified radius of a given point. FactFinder does not have a comparable feature. Census Data (US Department of Housing)
http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/systems/census/index.cfm
Download very detailed zipped DBF files that outline geographic definitions, and population and housing characteristics from Summary File 1 (SF1) for all 50 states. Data cover block groups--very small areas of adjacent blocks. SF1 measures sex; age; race; Hispanic or Latino origin; household relationship; and household and family characteristics. Once unzipped, these huge files require large computer capacity.New York State Data Center
Four kinds of information include:
- One page profiles of basic demographic information such as age, race, Hispanic Origin, sex, household relationship, and housing occupancy for counties, municipalities, and Indian Reservations.
http://www.nylovesbiz.com/nysdc/census2000/DemoProfiles1.asp
- A series of 5 data profiles cover state totals, counties, places, county subdivisions, Congressional districts, and Zip Code Tabulation Areas in New York State.
http://www.nylovesbiz.com/nysdc/census2000/2KProfilesIntro.aspSection 1: provides a general overview of each geographic area showing total population; age; race and Hispanic origin; types of households and families; housing units; ownership and rental status (tenure) of housing units; and selected characteristics of householders-heads of households cited on the census forms.
Section 2: deals with age by sex for persons under 20 years old; household relationship by age; type of group quarters by age and sex; types of households; and occupied housing units by household size and type.
Section 3: covers total population and females by age and major racial/Hispanic groups.
Section 5: delineates a variety of characteristics by race. Geographies are limited to New York State total; and its counties, metropolitan areas, Congressional Districts, and New York City. Contact the New York State Data by e-mail or by phone at 518-292-5300 to request information for other geographies.
Section 6: reproduces detailed information about group quarters population.
Four page profiles summarize socioeconomic data for New York State; and its counties, county subdivisions, and places. Topics cover sex and age; race, Hispanic origin, and ancestry; households by type; educational enrollment and attainment; marital status; languages spoken at home; employment, income, occupations, and poverty; and housing characteristics, rent and mortgage status, and value of housing.
http://www.nylovesbiz.com/nysdc/census2000/DemoProfiles234.aspCensus 2000-- Summary Sample Data Profiles (Summary File 3)
A series of profiles cover frequently requested general characteristics of the population. More specific profiles deal with housing; income; employment; education; poverty; disabilities; households and families; languages; ancestry; migration; and transportation. Geographies cover the state, counties, towns, cities, and villages.
http://www.nylovesbiz.com/nysdc/census2000/2KSampleProfilesIntro.aspClick here to view additional information about New York State.
Population and Household Economic Topics (US Bureau of the Census)
http://www.census.gov/population/www/
Presents information on over 40 subjects dealing with population and household issues. Data sources include the decennial census, and the Current Population Report (CPR) series. The Bureau of the Census conducts Current Population Reports regularly. This data updates selected statistics collected in the decennial census. Note, most statistics in the CPR series are national. CPR does not cover local areas because its samples are too small.Street Address (US Bureau of the Census)
http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/AGSGeoAddressServlet
? _lang=en&_programYear=50&_treeId=420
Retrieve demographic data or a view a map of an area by selecting places from a list; searching by names; or entering an address.Summary Data Profiles
Brief demographic profiles present summary data by sex and age; race, Hispanic origin, and ancestry; households by type; educational enrollment and attainment; marital status; languages spoken at home; employment, income, occupations, and poverty; and housing characteristics, rent and mortgage status, and value of housing.
- Consult statistics for the nation, states, county subdivisions, and places at http://censtats.census.gov/pub/Profiles.shtml
- Consult identical statistics for New York State prepared by the New York State Data Center at
http://www.empire.state.ny.us/nysdc/ftp/census2000/DemoProfiles234.htmlUSA Today
http://www.usatoday.com/news/census/index.htm
Reproduces articles about 2000 Census results and brief state portraits that summarize data. The extensive graphics slows load time.
Census Geography and Maps
Click here for a guide to census geography and maps.
Special Census Topics
Commuting Data/Journey to Work
Journey To Work and Place Of Work (US Bureau of the Census)
http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/journey.html
Transportation specialists use these data when planning highways and roads. The focus is upon distances between places of residence and work.Equal Employment Opportunity Data
Census 2000 Special Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Tabulation (US Bureau of the Census)
http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/eeoindex.html
The Bureau of the Census prepared these statistics on contract for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The data are used to combat discrimination and unfair hiring practices in the workplace.Race and Hispanic Origin: 2000 v. Earlier Censuses
The Office of Management and Budget mandated that the Bureau of the Census collect 2000 census data for race and Hispanic origin differently from previous censuses. Race statistics for 2000 are not directly comparable to those of earlier censuses. The following references summarize the differences.
- Census 2000: Data on Race and Hispanic Origin (US Bureau of the Census)
http://www.census.gov/mso/www/pres_lib/racedata/sld001.htm- Overview of Race and Hispanic Origin: Census 2000 Brief (US Bureau of the Census)
http://www.census.gov/prod/2001pubs/c2kbr01-1.pdf- Questions and Answers for Census 2000 Data on Race (US Bureau of the Census)
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2001/raceqandas.html- Race and the Census [video] (US Bureau of the Census)
http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/multimedia/LULAC.html- Racial and Ethnic Classifications Used in Census 2000 and Beyond (US Bureau of the Census)
http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/race/racefactcb.htmlSchool District Data
Census 2000 School District Demographics Data Files (US Department of Education. National Center for Educational Statistics)
http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/sdds/index.asp
The National Center for Educational Statistics contracted with the Bureau of the Census to reconfigure the 2000 Census by school district boundaries.
Earlier Census Data
Census Publications in Microformat: A Guide to Holdings in Lockwood Library, University at Buffalo
http://library.buffalo.edu/libraries/units/lml/govdocsubj/Census_Microforms.pdfPUBLICATIONS: Decennial Censuses (US Bureau of the Census)
http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/decenial.html
Reproduces publications from the 1990 Census in PDF format.United States Historical Census Browser (University of Virginia)
http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/census/
View online national; state; and county census data from 1790-1960.
Reference Materials and Indexes to Articles
Reference Materials
American FactFinder and Census 2000 (University of Michigan. University Library. Documents Center)
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/cen2000.htm
A comprehensive slide show that deals with numerous aspects of the 2000 Census. Selected topics cover the questionnaire; race and Hispanic origin; household relationships; group quarters; census geography; and locating data in American FactFinder and the Census CD-ROMs and DVDs.Census Briefs (US Bureau of the Census)
http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/briefs.html
Describes reports; data files; and software released by the Bureau of the Census. Emphasis is on demographics; housing; and socioeconomic information for states and smaller areas. Selected issues pertaining to the 2000 Census include age; gender; race; and the elderly.Fact Sheets (US Bureau of the Census)
http://www.census.gov/dmd/www/fctsheet.html
These 2 page brochures summarize data about the census.Frequently Asked Questions (US Bureau of the Census)
http://www.census.gov/dmd/www/faqquest.html
Questions and answers address 5 topics: Census 2000 data; conducting a census; participation in the census; census questionnaires; and Bureau of the Census activities between the decennial censuses.Glossary of Census Terms (US Bureau of the Census)
http://factfinder.census.gov/home/en/epss/glossary_a.html
A comprehensive guide to terms used in the Census of Population and Housing.How the People Use the Census (US Bureau of the Census)
http://www.census.gov/dmd/www/dropin4.htm
Describes how people use data from the decennial census.Population Reference Bureau (PRB)
http://www.prb.org/
PRB is a private group that provides population and related analysis of US and international populations. Emphasis is upon reports and other textual information about demography. Special focus areas cover the environment; HIV; population trends; and reproductive health. Additional topics deal with education; employment; family planning; fertility; gender; health; immunization; income and poverty; marriage and family; migration; mortality; older population; race and ethnicity; urbanization; and youth. Two noteworthy links are:
- Census 2000 Articles, Datasheets, Reports
http://www.prb.org/template.cfm?template=InterestDisplay.cfm&InterestCategoryID=209
Profiles the US population as of 2000.- PopNet
http://www.prb.org/PopTemplate.cfm
Links to data about international populations.Population Research Institute (Pennsylvania State University)
http://athens.pop.psu.edu/allen/LinksByCat.cfm?SubjectID=6
Links connect to population and demographic sources throughout the world. Topics cover US federal data; data sets on the Web; international, intergovernmental, and nongovernmental organizations; professional associations; international data sources; and data about related fields.Public Use Presentation Library (US Bureau of the Census)
http://www.census.gov/mso/www/pres_lib/index2.html
This series of downloadable Power Point presentations inform the public about Bureau of the Census products and services.Reporting Census 2000 (Arizona State University. Cronkite School of Journalism)
http://cronkite.pp.asu.edu/census/
Intended as a primer for journalists writing stories about the Census of Population and Housing. Subjects cover training; getting data; using data; and census geography. The Tools option includes fundamental information appropriate for all novice census users, such as hardware, software, and explanations of census concepts and basic statistics.Your Gateway to Census 2000 (US Bureau of the Census)
http://www.census.gov/main/www/cen2000.html
The Bureau of the Census created this Web site to be a portal to Census 2000 data. Links lead to American FactFinder; State and County Quick Facts; state highlights; summarized Census 2000 data for states, counties, and county subdivisions. Consult American FactFinder for more detailed statistics. Additional information include Census Briefs that analyze selected national statistics; special reports; and selected historical data. Other options cover press releases; a directory of census products; notes and errata; Census 2000 questionnaires; census programs in the schools; PowerPoint tutorials, and contacts for further information.The link to Teaching Materials ( http://www.census.gov/dmd/www/schmat1.html ) that includes lesson plans and exercises is particularly valuable to educators. Selected exercises are also appropriate for adults.
Indexes to Articles
Popline (Johns Hopkins University. Center for Communication Programs)
http://db.jhuccp.org/popinform/basic.html
Hopkins claims that this is the largest database covering reproductive health topics, such as population; family planning; and related issues. The system indexes nearly 300,000 books and chapters; journal articles; conference papers; newspaper articles; dissertations; unpublished reports; bills and laws; and training manuals.Population Index (Princeton University)
http://popindex.princeton.edu/
Indexes and abstracts over 46,000 journal articles; books; papers; and other research materials about demography published between 1986 and 2000. Lockwood Library's print collection of Population Index covers 1964-1996. (Per Z7164.D3 P83)
