American American Factfinder and Factfinder and Census 2000Census 2000
Grace YorkGrace York
University of University of MichiganMichigan
February 2002February 2002
Outline of Outline of PresentationPresentation
• Census Questionnaire• Census Geography• Reference Mapping• Detailed Data and
Spreadsheets• Thematic Mapping • Alternative Census 2000
Sources
ObjectivesObjectives
• Know where to start on the main Factfinder screen without panicking
• Know how to navigate through a program without remembering the details
• Recognize the glitches so you can start over
• Familiarize yourself with upcoming alternatives to Factfinder
2000 Questionnaire
100% Questionnaire (Data Available Now)
• Age• Sex• Race (Multiple)• Hispanic origin• Household relationship• Occupied v. vacant housing units• Owner v. renter occupied
housing
Questions You Can Questions You Can Answer TodayAnswer Today
• Are percentage of families headed by single Are percentage of families headed by single mothers going up or down in Detroit?mothers going up or down in Detroit?
• Are black males and females imprisoned Are black males and females imprisoned disproportionately to population?disproportionately to population?
• How many centenarians live in Ann Arbor?How many centenarians live in Ann Arbor?• Which Michigan county has seen the highest Which Michigan county has seen the highest
growth in the Asian Indian population?growth in the Asian Indian population?• Which zip code has the highest number of Which zip code has the highest number of
same sex couples?same sex couples?
Race in 2000Race in 2000
• 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
Hispanic
Not considered a raceNot considered a raceCan be Hispanic and any raceCan be Hispanic and any race
Breakdowns in some tablesBreakdowns in some tables– Cuban– Puerto Rican– Mexican– Spanish– Various Latin American Countries
Race Comparability Race Comparability with 1990 Censuswith 1990 Census
• 2000 Asian and 2000 Hawaiian and Pacific Islander must be compressed with 1990 Asian and Pacific Islander
• 2000 multiple races means 2-3% of data is not comparable with 1990
• Possibility that “Other” in 1990 were Hispanic and show up as another race in 2000 because of question location
Household TypeHousehold Type
• FamiliesFamilies– With and without children With and without children – Single parent and married couplesSingle parent and married couples
• Non-family householdsNon-family households– Students living togetherStudents living together– Singles living aloneSingles living alone
• Unmarried partnersUnmarried partners – Mixed or same sexMixed or same sex
Household Household RelationshipsRelationships
Relationship to Relationship to HouseholderHouseholder
• SpouseSpouse• ChildChild• StepchildStepchild• GrandchildGrandchild• Brother/SisterBrother/Sister• ParentParent• Non-relativeNon-relative
Group QuartersGroup Quarters
• College dormsCollege dorms• PrisonsPrisons• Mental hospitalsMental hospitals• Shelters for abused spousesShelters for abused spouses• 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 Grandparents as caregivers (new)(new)
• AncestryAncestry• LanguageLanguage• Country of originCountry of origin• School enrollment and School enrollment and
educational attainmenteducational attainment
2000 Sample 2000 Sample QuestionnaireQuestionnaire
• EmploymentEmployment• Industry and occupationIndustry and occupation• Transportation to and place of Transportation to and place of
workwork• DisabilityDisability• Veteran statusVeteran status• Income and povertyIncome and poverty
2000 Sample Data 2000 Sample Data ScheduleSchedule
• Sample data due May-September 2002Sample data due May-September 2002
• In the meantimeIn the meantime– Use 1990 sample data for substate areas Use 1990 sample data for substate areas
OR OR – Use 2000 supplementary tables for nation, Use 2000 supplementary tables for nation,
states, metro areas, counties, places and states, metro areas, counties, places and Congressional Districts of 250,000+ Congressional Districts of 250,000+ OROR
– Wait (patiently Wait (patiently OROR impatiently) impatiently)
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
Metropolitan Metropolitan Statistical AreaStatistical Area
Central city of 50,000 or more or twin cities, its own county, and surrounding counties with heavy commuting patterns
Detroit ConsolidatedDetroit Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Metropolitan Statistical AreaArea
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
Census TractsCensus Tracts
• Areas of about 4000 peopleAreas of about 4000 people• Approximate neighborhoodsApproximate neighborhoods
Detroit TractDetroit Tract
Block GroupBlock Group
Two – 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/
• Census Bureau Web Site (PDF)Census Bureau Web Site (PDF)– 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– Has printer for Factfinder and pdf mapsHas printer for Factfinder and pdf maps
Census Data Census Data FormatsFormats
American FactfinderAmerican Factfinderhttp://factfinder.census.gov/
FTPFTPhttp://ftp2.census.gov/plmap/
http://ftp2.census.gov/census_2000/
CD/DVD in Documents CenterCD/DVD in Documents CenterGo 2000 Software (Census)Go 2000 Software (Census)
Geolytics (Commercial)Geolytics (Commercial)
American Factfinder American Factfinder AdvantagesAdvantageshttp://factfinder.census.gov/
Accessible from home at all hours (we hope!)(we hope!)
• Tract/block maps for entire Tract/block maps for entire countrycountry
• Simple thematic mapsSimple thematic maps• All data setsAll data sets• Can mix types of geography Can mix types of geography
(e.g. U.S., state, county and six tracts)(e.g. U.S., state, county and six tracts)
American Factfinder American Factfinder DisadvantagesDisadvantages
http://factfinder.census.gov/
• Limited to 500 geographiesLimited to 500 geographies (cannot get all tracts in large counties)(cannot get all tracts in large counties)
• Tables can be too wide to printTables can be too wide to print(experimental transposition available)(experimental transposition available)
• Cannot choose individual variables Cannot choose individual variables in a table in a table (e.g. just males rather than individual counts of (e.g. just males rather than individual counts of
both males and females)both males and females)
• Tables cannot be combined on Tables cannot be combined on screenscreen (must use spreadsheet)(must use spreadsheet)
Initial Factfinder Initial Factfinder ScreenScreenhttp://factfinder.census.gov/
Brief Facts OptionBrief Facts Option (middle top of screen)
http://factfinder.census.gov/
• Quick Tables– Identify brief data for the nation, ONE
state, county, or Indian reservation• Geographic Comparison Tables
– Brief comparison of states, counties or cities
• In the Data Sets Menu, QTs and GCTs also include– Census tracts, zip codes, MSAs, and
Congressional Districts
Brief Facts Brief Facts (middle top of screen)
http://factfinder.census.gov/
Choose Table
Brief Facts Brief Facts (middle top of screen)
http://factfinder.census.gov/Choose Level of Geography
Brief Facts Brief Facts (middle top of screen)
http://factfinder.census.gov/
You will then be prompted to choose a state
Brief Facts Brief Facts (middle top of screen)
http://factfinder.census.gov/
Possibly followed by a county or city
Brief Facts Brief Facts (middle top of screen)
http://factfinder.census.gov/
Women outnumber men in Ann ArborAverage age is 28; large Asian population
Printing and Printing and DownloadingDownloading
Use button for downloading data to a spreadsheetBrowser downloading yields HTML format
Printing and Printing and DownloadingDownloading
Comma-delimited is best for EXCEL
Navigation Between Navigation Between AreasAreas
The MAIN button is great for a new searchIf Factfinder remembers too much, close your browser and start over
Factfinder NavigationFactfinder Navigationhttp://factfinder.census.gov/
SearchSearch when when you know what you know what you wantyou want
BrowseBrowse when you when you aren’t sure what aren’t sure what you wantyou want
Reference MapsReference Maps
• 2000 maps identify every 2000 maps identify every state, county, place, zip state, county, place, zip code, metropolitan area, code, metropolitan area, census tract, block group census tract, block group and block in the countryand block in the country
• 1990 maps identify all 1990 maps identify all areas except individual areas except individual blocksblocks
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 zoomclick and zoom
• Choose Choose CHANGE CHANGE SELECTIONS/GSELECTIONS/Geographyeography for for three better three better optionsoptions
LIST GeographyLIST Geography
• When using the When using the LISTLIST method, method, choose the choose the geographic geographic area above the area above the one you knowone you know
• For an For an unknownunknown tracttract number in Ann number in Ann Arbor, choose Arbor, choose PLACEPLACE
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 MapsBlock Group Maps•Block groups show up best at Level 3•Zoom to Level 2 for street names and block numbers•Tract and block group colors are so similar that you may want to change the legend to view the tract boundaries
Changing Map Changing Map FeaturesFeaturesOriginal Ann Arbor Map
Click on LEGEND to change to remove confusing block group boundaries
Changing Map Changing Map FeaturesFeatures
•Click off block group boundaries and labels.•Be sure to use the UPDATE tab
Changing Map Changing Map FeaturesFeatures
New map without block group boundaries
Address SearchingAddress Searching•ADDRESS SEARCHING is one of the three geographic locator options•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 for retrieving data•You can also choose to SHOW MAP
Address MapAddress Map
Address MapAddress Map
You can change to 1990 boundaries
Address MapAddress Map
1990 maps have block group but not block numbers
Data SetsData Sets
• Once you’ve Once you’ve determined the determined the geography, go to geography, go to Data SetsData Sets
• Data SetsData Sets provides provides the most statistical the most statistical detail for all detail for all geographic areasgeographic areas
2000 and 1990 Census2000 and 1990 Census Most detailed demographic and housing dataAmerican Community SurveyAmerican Community Survey Test for state, county, city and tract sample data updates beginning 2002Economic CensusEconomic Census Business payrolls and sales for the nation, states, counties, large cities and zip codesPopulation EstimatesPopulation Estimates 2001 total population estimates for the nation and states
Data Sets Includes Four Data Sets Includes Four Types of Files Types of Files
Listing of Data SetsListing of Data Sets
Data Sets for 2000
• Summary File 1: 100%– Available now– STF1 in 1990– Race, sex, age, households and families,
housing tenure
• Summary File 2: 100%Summary File 2: 100% – 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 (over 300 total)subcategory (over 300 total)
– Due Dec. 2001 - March 2002Due Dec. 2001 - March 2002– STF2 in 1990 not on FactfinderSTF2 in 1990 not on Factfinder
Data Sets for 2000
• Summary File 3: Sample– Not available until Mid-2002– STF3 in 1990– Income, language, ethnicity,
occupation, commuting, housing value and rent
– Census 2000 Supplementary Questionnaire for States is similar
Summary File 4: SampleSummary File 4: Sample – Detailed cross classifications by age, Detailed cross classifications by age,
race and sexrace and sex– Available 2002/2003Available 2002/2003– STF4 in 1990 not on FactfinderSTF4 in 1990 not on Factfinder
Data Sets for 2000
• Public Law 94-171– Six races, multiple races, and
Hispanic origin – Most data superseded by
Summary File 1– Continuing value: detailed race
data by block, voting district and precinct
– Not on Factfinder for 1990
Data Sets for 2000
• Advanced Data Query
– Create your own cross tabulations
– Example: geographic mobility by marital status
– Due 2002-2003– Equivalent to 1990 Public Use
Microdata Samples
Options for Data Set
• Quick Tables = brief summary of
many variables for one place– Nation, states, counties, places,
MSAs, tracts, zip codes– More geography than Basic Facts
• Thematic Maps = subject maps– Covered elsewhere in tutorial
• Technical Documentation = lists of tables, codes, and definitions
Data Sets Option BoxData Sets Option Box
Geographic Comparison Geographic Comparison TablesTables
•Best for single variables and percentages•Compares census tracts, zip codes, counties, metro areas, Indian reservations, states, and Congressional Districts
GCT – Select GCT – Select GeographyGeography
1. Select Geographic Level; 2. Select State Name;3. Select substate level; 4. Subgeography breakdown; 5. NEXT
GCT – Select TableGCT – Select Table
Highlight Table; Show Table
GCT – Table ResultsGCT – Table Results
5 age groups and percent male by tract
Detailed Tables OptionsDetailed Tables Options
You can access more detailed tables through the Detailed Tables Menu
Detailed Tables Detailed Tables GeographyGeography
Default is LIST geography, though you Default is LIST geography, though you can choose geography by name or can choose geography by name or address.address.
Detailed Tables Detailed Tables GeographyGeography
You can choose – All states– All counties in a state– All tracts in a county if fewer than
500 – All 5 digit zip codes in a 3-digit zip
code– All block groups in a tract
– All blocks in a block group.
Detailed Tables Detailed Tables GeographyGeography
You need a CD-ROM program to choose – All tracts in a state– All block groups in a city– All blocks in a tract– All zip codes in a state
Detailed Tables Detailed Tables GeographyGeography
In this case we’ve chosen all counties in the state
Detailed Tables Detailed Tables GeographyGeography
To add a new geographic level,go back to Step 1 without pressing NEXT.
Detailed Tables Detailed Tables GeographyGeography
The default for Detailed Tables is the List of All Tables.
List of Tables - SF1List of Tables - SF1http://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
Complete TablesComplete Tables
P = Population and H = HousingP = Population and H = Housing– State, county, township, city, tract, block
group, block– Metro area, Indian reservation, three and
five-digit zip code, Congressional District
PCT = Population to Tract LevelPCT = Population to Tract Level– State, county, township, city, tract, block
group, block– Metro area, Indian reservation, three and
five-digit zip code, Congressional District
Population Tables by Population Tables by SubjectSubject
• Race• Age• Households by Age, Type, and
Relationship• Families and Family Type• Group Quarters• Imputations of data when
questionnaire not answered
Housing Tables Housing Tables Clustered by SubjectClustered by Subject
• Housing Units (occupied and vacant)
• Occupied Housing Units by race and household size
• Owner/Renter Occupied by Race• Imputations of data when
questionnaires not answered
PCT Tables Clustered PCT Tables Clustered by Subjectby Subject
– American Native Tribes– Asian Races (e.g. Asian Indian, Hmong)– Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Races– Hispanic Origin Details (e.g. Cuban)– Single years of age by race to 99; three
groups over 100– Unmarried partners– Nonrelatives by household type (foster
child, boarder) and race– Group quarters population by age,
race, sex and type (dorm, prison)
Choosing Table from Choosing Table from ListList
•Highlight Table•Then ADD•SHOW TABLE
Detailed SpreadsheetDetailed Spreadsheet
•23 age groups by sex for 83 counties•More detailed than Geographic Comparisons•Counties listed across rather than down
Detailed SpreadsheetDetailed Spreadsheet
•Options include Geographic and Other FIPS Codes
Detailed SpreadsheetDetailed SpreadsheetRelated Items has other maps and tables on the same subject
Tranposing Tranposing SpreadsheetSpreadsheet
You can change column/row orientation in Factfinder in the DOWNLOAD
Tranposed SpreadsheetTranposed SpreadsheetSpreadsheet will be transposed when you open it
Transposing Spreadsheet with EXCEL
• It is also a simple procedure with EXCEL
• Download the spreadsheet in .csv format
• Open up the spreadsheet in Excel
Spreadsheet Orientation in EXCEL
• Highlight entire table; then EDIT/COPYHighlight entire table; then EDIT/COPY• Move cursor to blank cell where there is room to growMove cursor to blank cell where there is room to grow
Spreadsheet Spreadsheet Orientation in ExcelOrientation in Excel
EDIT/PASTE SPECIALEDIT/PASTE SPECIAL
Tranpose CommandTranpose Command
Check off TRANSPOSE and OK Check off TRANSPOSE and OK in pop-up boxin pop-up box
Redesigned Redesigned SpreadsheetSpreadsheet
Detailed Tables – Detailed Tables – Changing GeographyChanging Geography
Detailed Tables - Revised Geography
• REMOVE all counties except Washtenaw or• REMOVE all of the counties and ADD Washtenaw• You cannot change tables at this point.
Detailed Tables - Search Subject
Highlight a subject and search Results include all tables where the subject is a variable
Detailed Tables - Search Subject
Highlight one or more variables in the search results box and Press ADDThen SHOW TABLE
Detailed Tables – Detailed Tables – Subject SearchSubject Search
You can select and add new tableYou could also switch to a keyword search
Multiple Table Multiple Table SpreadsheetSpreadsheet
• Although the spreadsheet has nine tables, they are separate tables
• You must combine them with a spreadsheet program
Detailed Tables – Detailed Tables – Keyword SearchingKeyword SearchingSearch by keyword for variables in table
Keyword SearchingKeyword Searching
PCT Tables have single years of age
New PCT TableNew PCT Table
PCT TablePCT Table
You can search for a street address in Detailed Tables and choose all results for a state/msa/county/tract comparison
PCT TablePCT Table
PCT Table based on address searchOnly shows applicable geographies
•Age, sex, households, families, and owner v. rented occupied housing units
•State, counties, places, MSAs, and census tracts
•For over 300 races
Brief guide available at: http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/sf2.htm
Summary File 2Summary File 2http://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
•2000 is the first time for this file on format other than magnetic tape
•There are limits for racial data based on size of population
Summary File 2Summary File 2http://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
Summary File 2Summary File 2http://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
Summary File 2 – Summary File 2 – GeographyGeography
Summary File 2 – Summary File 2 – SubjectSubject
http://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
Summary File 2Summary File 2http://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
Once you have a table for the total population, CHANGE SELECTIONS to choose race
Summary File 2Summary File 2http://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
Use pop-up box to highlight race and then ADD
Summary File 2Summary File 2http://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
Census Supplementary Census Supplementary FileFile
• Questions parallel with 2000 Census 100% and Sample Questionnaires
• Supplement taken on a sample basis over 12 month period
• Eventually will be compared with Summary File 3 data to test the accuracy of the supplementary sample
Census Supplementary Census Supplementary FileFile
• Sex by Marital Status• Place of birth and ancestry• Transportation to work• Occupation and industry• Disability and veteran status• Income and poverty• Mortage, rent, telephone, housing
heating fuel, age of homes• Grandparents responsible for
grandchildren
Supplementary File Supplementary File GeographyGeography
• United States, States, MSAs, United States, States, MSAs, Counties, Cities, and Congressional Counties, Cities, and Congressional Districts of 250,000+Districts of 250,000+
• Complete List available at:Complete List available at:
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/census2/cssgeost.htm
Supplementary File Supplementary File GeographyGeographyMichigan Coverage
• City: Detroit
• MSA/PMSAs: Detroit—AA-Flint CMSA, Detroit PMSA, Ann Arbor PMSA, Flint PMSA, Grand Rapids-Muskegon- Holland MSA, Kalamazoo-Battle Creek MSA, Lansing-East Lansing MSA, Saginaw-Bay City-Midland MSA
• Counties: Genesee, Ingham, Kent, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne
• Congressional Districts: 6 and 9-16
Supplementary File Supplementary File GeographyGeography
Its own main page (http://www.census.gov/c2ss/www/index.html)has text, definitions and comparison validity
Supplementary File Supplementary File GeographyGeography
• Tabular profiles are in Factfinder• Narrative profiles are unique to this page
Supplementary File Supplementary File GeographyGeography
Text and chart on Ann Arbor PMSA rental costs
Supplementary File Supplementary File GeographyGeography
You can jump from the profiles page to rank tables or to data comparability
Supplementary File Supplementary File GeographyGeography
Choose subject and geographic area
Supplementary File Supplementary File GeographyGeography
Then choose spreadsheet or graphThe visible list of data is by state rather than
ranked
Supplementary File Supplementary File GeographyGeography
Ranked table opened in Excel
Supplementary File Supplementary File GeographyGeography
Only selected tables can be compared with the 1990 Census due to sample changes
Supplementary File Supplementary File GeographyGeography
A second guide discusses income comparability problems
1990 income should be multiplied by 1.348477
Census 2000 Census 2000 Supplementary File is Supplementary File is
also on Factfinderalso on Factfinder
Census 2000 Census 2000 Supplementary File – Supplementary File –
Multiple AreasMultiple Areas
Census 2000 Census 2000 Supplementary File – Supplementary File –
Keyword SearchKeyword Search
Census 2000 Census 2000 Supplementary File – Supplementary File –
Table/Data SetTable/Data Set
Switching to 1990 Data Switching to 1990 Data SetSet
Compare sample data with sample data and 100% data with 100% data
Comparing Data SetsComparing Data SetsSaving GeographySaving Geography
Selecting 1990 TableSelecting 1990 Table
1990 Data1990 Data
Comparing 1990 and Comparing 1990 and 20002000
Has Wayne County improved relatively OR is there another factor caused by 2000 survey methods?
Thematic maps can be accessed through the initial menu of each data set and via the main Factfinder
Thematic MapsThematic Mapshttp://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
Thematic Maps - Data Thematic Maps - Data SetSet
Check the default data set to make sure it’s what you want. Change selection.
Choosing New Choosing New GeographyGeography
Choose the HIGHEST level of geography
Changing Geographic Changing Geographic DisplayDisplay
• The state map default is county• You can change to county subdivision, tract,
Congressional District, zip code, etc.
Changing Geographic Changing Geographic DisplayDisplay
• Once you change geography, you can change the theme
Choosing Theme Choosing Theme (Subject)(Subject)
• You can choose a theme by subject, keyword, or list
• Not all Census variables are represented
• Numbers are expressed by a range or percentage
Same Map – Show Same Map – Show Vacant Housing UnitsVacant Housing Units
(Maps download only as gifs)
Thematic MapsThematic MapsYou can retrieve city/MCD thematic maps
Thematic MapsThematic MapsThe default is tractYou can change to block group or block
but must zoom in close enough to do so
Thematic MapsThematic Maps
You can change the legend to show tract and block group boundaries and numbers
Geography SearchingGeography Searchinghttp://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
• Top lefthand column of Factfinder screen
• Identifies brief statistical tables, reference maps, and thematic maps
• Does not identify all tables
Place Name SearchingPlace Name Searching
• Identifies each census year and type of place (county, county subdivision, city)
• Choose year and area
Place Name SearchingPlace Name Searching
Resulting list shows reference and thematic maps plus quick tables and demographic profiles
Keyword SearchingKeyword Searchinghttp://factfinder.census.gov/http://factfinder.census.gov/
• Top lefthand column of Factfinder screen
• Identifies all subjects and thematic maps in all data sets
• Multiple terms possible
Keyword SearchingKeyword Searching
Identifies CDs, quick tables and demographic profiles, thematic maps
Keyword SearchingKeyword Searching
Sample of 2000 Summary File 1 tables showing age, race, and sex
Keyword SearchingKeyword Searching
• 1990 Summary File 1 and 3 Tables showing age, race and sex
• Click on More for longer listings
American Factfinder American Factfinder LimitationsLimitations
• You must select all variables in a table(e.g. all age groups, not just people 100+)
• You can select no more than 500 census tracts at one time
• You cannot select all sub - sub geographies in an area (e.g. all tracts in a state, all block groups in a city, all blocks in a tract)
• You cannot import your own data into Factfinder maps
CD/DVD Programs for CD/DVD Programs for Census 2000Census 2000
Two additional CD/DVD Two additional CD/DVD programsprograms
– GO 2000 (Census Bureau)
– Census CD 2000 (Geolytics)
Census 2000 with Go 2000
• Located in the Documents Center• Features
– Selection of large sub-sub geographies (e.g. all tracts in a state)
– Selection of individual variables in a table– Mixing and matching geographic levels
and data from different tables– Custom radii and custom variables
• Data can be downloaded into a variety of formats, including DBF and MS Access
Census Go 2000 Census Go 2000 SoftwareSoftware
Choose a WORKSPACE (e.g. state and data file such as SF1)
Census Go 2000 Census Go 2000 SoftwareSoftware
• Choose a geography level, such as census tract by county
• You can choose all counties or a combination
Census Go 2000 Census Go 2000 SoftwareSoftware
Choose a file name and format
Census Go 2000 Census Go 2000 SoftwareSoftware
Choose individual variables in a table and select them into righthand box
Census Go 2000 Census Go 2000 SoftwareSoftware
Three-age groups for all of the tracts in Colorado was processed in less than
10 seconds!
Census Go 2000 Census Go 2000 SoftwareSoftware
You can do some addition and subtraction using Custom Variables
Census Go 2000 Census Go 2000 SoftwareSoftware
New variable for men and women, 100+
Census Go 2000 Census Go 2000 SoftwareSoftware
Centenarians for every tract in Colorado was processed in less than
12 seconds!
Geolytics Census 2000Geolytics Census 2000
• Selection of individual variables• Selection of larger number of
geographic components• Mapping• Data can be imported into
another program
Geolytics Example from Geolytics Example from 2000 Redistricting File2000 Redistricting File
Name file before you begin
Geolytics Example from Geolytics Example from 2000 Redistricting File2000 Redistricting File
Choose the largest geographic level or radius
Geolytics Example from Geolytics Example from 2000 Redistricting File2000 Redistricting File
Choose state and area names
Geolytics Example from Geolytics Example from 2000 Redistricting File2000 Redistricting File
Choose Subarea.Subareas vary with the main Area
Geolytics Example from Geolytics Example from 2000 Redistricting File2000 Redistricting File
Choose counts
Geolytics Example from Geolytics Example from 2000 Redistricting File2000 Redistricting File
You can choose multiple subjects from Multiple areas of the menu. Then click DONE.
Geolytics Example from Geolytics Example from 2000 Redistricting File2000 Redistricting File
Choose spreadsheet, data base, or map File. Other GIS=Arcview. Snapshot has its own Subjects. Summary would be one figure for all the block groups in Wayne County.
Geolytics Example from Geolytics Example from 2000 Redistricting File2000 Redistricting File
This is just a sample spreadsheet. You Can open in a spreadsheet program withoutsaving it again.
Geolytics Example from Geolytics Example from 2000 Redistricting File2000 Redistricting File
Same output on a spreadsheet
Geolytics Example from Geolytics Example from 2000 Redistricting File2000 Redistricting File
Block group map of Wayne countyMap can be enlarged and imported into ArcView
Geolytics Example from Geolytics Example from 2000 Redistricting File2000 Redistricting File
You can click on area to view its data
Detailed Tables - Search Subject
Highlight table and click on Data Information Provides a table outlin
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