Navigating the Census Bureau’s Navigating the Census Bureau’s

American Community Survey Data:American Community Survey Data: Accessing Multiyear Data for HawaiiAccessing Multiyear Data for Hawaii

Morgan Walls-Dines, Ph.D.Morgan Walls-Dines, Ph.D.Information Services SpecialistInformation Services Specialist

Los Angeles Regional OfficeLos Angeles Regional OfficeU.S. Census BureauU.S. Census Bureau

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Overview of SessionOverview of Session

Background of Decennial and ACSBackground of Decennial and ACS Overview of ACSOverview of ACS ACS Multiyear DataACS Multiyear Data Questions & BreakQuestions & Break Part IIPart II: How to access ACS Data using the : How to access ACS Data using the

WebsiteWebsite

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Decennial CensusDecennial Census

In Census 2000, the census used 2 formsIn Census 2000, the census used 2 forms

1.1. ““short” formshort” form – asked for basic demographic and housing information, such as age, sex, race, how many people lived in the housing unit, and if the housing unit was owned or rented by the resident

2.2. ““long” formlong” form – collected the same information as the short form but also collected more in-depth information such as income, education, and language spoken at home

Only a small portion of the population, called aOnly a small portion of the population, called asample, received the long form.sample, received the long form.

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2010 Census and ACS2010 Census and ACS 2010 Census will focus on counting the U.S. 2010 Census will focus on counting the U.S.

populationpopulation

The sample data are now collected in the ACSThe sample data are now collected in the ACS

Puerto Rico is the Puerto Rico is the onlyonly U.S. territory where the ACS U.S. territory where the ACS is conductedis conducted

2010 Census will have a long form for U.S. territories 2010 Census will have a long form for U.S. territories such as Guam and U.S. Virgin Islandssuch as Guam and U.S. Virgin Islands

Same “short form” questions on the ACSSame “short form” questions on the ACS

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What is the American What is the American Community Community Survey?Survey?

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ACS OverviewACS Overview

The ACS is a large, continuous demographic The ACS is a large, continuous demographic surveysurvey

The ACS produces annual and multi-year The ACS produces annual and multi-year estimates of the characteristics of the estimates of the characteristics of the population and housing population and housing

Produces Produces characteristicscharacteristics, not a population , not a population countcount

Key component of the decennial census Key component of the decennial census programprogram

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Target PopulationTarget Population

Resident population of the United States and Resident population of the United States and Puerto RicoPuerto Rico

- Living in housing units and group quarters- Living in housing units and group quarters

Current residents at the selected addressCurrent residents at the selected address

- “Two month” rule- “Two month” rule

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SampleSample

Questionnaires mailed to about 1 in 480 Questionnaires mailed to about 1 in 480 addresses each month throughout the U.S. addresses each month throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico.and Puerto Rico.

1 in 40 addresses per year (2.5% of the 1 in 40 addresses per year (2.5% of the population).population).

Average of 500-600 addresses per month Average of 500-600 addresses per month per congressional district.per congressional district.

Total of 3 million addresses each year, or Total of 3 million addresses each year, or 250,000 per month.250,000 per month.

Inclusion of population in group quarters Inclusion of population in group quarters beginning in 2006.beginning in 2006.

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American Community Survey: American Community Survey: ContentContent

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Social CharacteristicsSocial Characteristics

EducationEducation Marital StatusMarital Status FertilityFertility Grandparent Grandparent Caregivers Caregivers VeteransVeterans Disability Disability

StatusStatus

Place of BirthPlace of Birth CitizenshipCitizenship Year of EntryYear of Entry Language SpokenLanguage Spoken at Home at Home Ancestry/TribalAncestry/Tribal

AffiliationAffiliation

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EEconomic Characteristicsconomic Characteristics

IncomeIncome BenefitsBenefits Employment StatusEmployment Status OccupationOccupation IndustryIndustry Commuting to WorkCommuting to Work Place of WorkPlace of Work

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Housing CharacteristicsHousing Characteristics

Tenure (own vs. rent)Tenure (own vs. rent) Occupancy & StructureOccupancy & Structure Housing ValueHousing Value Taxes & InsuranceTaxes & Insurance UtilitiesUtilities Mortgage/Monthly Rent Mortgage/Monthly Rent

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Demographic CharacteristicsDemographic Characteristics

SexSex AgeAge RaceRace Hispanic OriginHispanic Origin

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2008 Content Changes2008 Content Changes

Three new questionsThree new questions– Health Insurance CoverageHealth Insurance Coverage– Veteran’s Service-connected DisabilityVeteran’s Service-connected Disability– Marital HistoryMarital History

Deletion of one questionDeletion of one question– Time and main reason for staying at the Time and main reason for staying at the

addressaddress

Changes in some wording and formatChanges in some wording and format

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Methodology Methodology

Sample includes about 3 million addresses Sample includes about 3 million addresses each yeareach year

Three modes of data collectionThree modes of data collection– mailmail– phonephone– personal visitpersonal visit

Data are collected continuously Data are collected continuously throughout the year throughout the year

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2007 American Community Survey 2007 American Community Survey Data for Geographic Areas with 65,000 or Data for Geographic Areas with 65,000 or more Populationmore Population

State - HawaiiHawaii Counties – Hawaii Co., Honolulu Co., Maui Co.Hawaii Co., Honolulu Co., Maui Co. County Subdivisions Places – Honolulu CDPHonolulu CDP Metropolitan Areas – Honolulu Metro AreaHonolulu Metro Area Congressional Districts – 110th - CD1, CD2CD1, CD2 American Indian Areas School Districts – HI Dept. of EducationHI Dept. of Education Public Use Microdata Areas – 00100,00100, 00200, 00301 through 0030700200, 00301 through 00307

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Reference Map of Honolulu CDPReference Map of Honolulu CDP

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Using the Data:Using the Data:Factors to ConsiderFactors to Consider

Universe and Universe and residence rulesresidence rules

Time PeriodsTime Periods

Reference PeriodsReference Periods

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ACS UniverseACS Universe Total resident population of the UnitedTotal resident population of the United State and Puerto RicoState and Puerto Rico

Household population in 2005 andHousehold population in 2005 and prior ACS yearsprior ACS years

Group Quarters population added Group Quarters population added to sample in 2006to sample in 2006

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Residence RulesResidence Rules

The American Community Survey usesThe American Community Survey uses a “two-month” rule a “two-month” rule

Decennial census based upon theDecennial census based upon the concept of “usual residence”concept of “usual residence”

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Residence RulesResidence Rules Resident of a housing unit if a person:Resident of a housing unit if a person:

- Lives there year round- Lives there year round - Lives there more than 2 months but not - Lives there more than 2 months but not year roundyear round - Is living there now with no other place to - Is living there now with no other place to livelive - Is away now for 2 months or less- Is away now for 2 months or less

NotNot a resident of a housing unit if a a resident of a housing unit if a person:person:

- - Lives there 2 months or less with anotherLives there 2 months or less with another residenceresidence - Is away now for more than 2 months- Is away now for more than 2 months

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Period EstimatesPeriod Estimates

Describes the characteristics of an areaDescribes the characteristics of an area over a specific period of timeover a specific period of time

Contrasts with point-in-time estimates Contrasts with point-in-time estimates that describe the characteristics of an that describe the characteristics of an area on a specific datearea on a specific date

1-year, 3-year, and 5-year estimates are 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year estimates are released for geographic areas that meet released for geographic areas that meet specific population thresholdsspecific population thresholds

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Reference PeriodsReference Periods

ACS uses the ACS uses the interview dateinterview date as the as the single reference point, or as the end ofsingle reference point, or as the end of a reference period, for all data a reference period, for all data collection.collection.

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Questions With No Specific Questions With No Specific Reference PeriodReference Period

Most ACS questionsMost ACS questions do not stipulate ado not stipulate a period of time thatperiod of time that should be referencedshould be referenced

Interpretation is yearlyInterpretation is yearly average since theaverage since the data are collecteddata are collected each month and each month and averaged across monthsaveraged across months

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Questions With a Specific Reference Questions With a Specific Reference Period Relative to Interview DatePeriod Relative to Interview Date

Other questions Other questions specify a period of specify a period of time relative to time relative to the date of interviewthe date of interview

Interpretation is still aInterpretation is still a yearly average butyearly average but covering a slightlycovering a slightly different period of time different period of time than the calendar yearthan the calendar year

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Group QuartersGroup Quarters Place where people live or stay that is normally Place where people live or stay that is normally owned or managed by an entity or organization owned or managed by an entity or organization providing housing or services for the residents.providing housing or services for the residents. Two types of group quarters:Two types of group quarters: 1. Institutional 1. Institutional 2. Non-institutional 2. Non-institutional

Group Quarters Population includes all people not living Group Quarters Population includes all people not living in households.in households.

- This term includes those people residing in group - This term includes those people residing in group quarters as of the date the ACS was conducted.quarters as of the date the ACS was conducted.

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Overview of ACS TimelineOverview of ACS Timeline First year of data collection for full sample First year of data collection for full sample

in 2005.in 2005. Data for calendar year 2007 released Data for calendar year 2007 released

beginning in August 2008.beginning in August 2008. Annual data for geographic areas over Annual data for geographic areas over

65,000 population.65,000 population. 3 year averages are now available for 3 year averages are now available for

geographic areas 20,000 to 65,000.geographic areas 20,000 to 65,000. 5 year averages for geographic areas 5 year averages for geographic areas

under 20,000 in 2010.under 20,000 in 2010.

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TimelineTimeline ACS Data single year collection (e.g. 2007) is closed ACS Data single year collection (e.g. 2007) is closed

out just after the beginning of a calendar year (e.g. out just after the beginning of a calendar year (e.g. 2008)2008)

Single-year and multiyear data products start to Single-year and multiyear data products start to become available in the summer of the same year. become available in the summer of the same year.

For example 2007 ACS estimates were released in For example 2007 ACS estimates were released in 20082008

The cycle repeats EVERY yearThe cycle repeats EVERY year

Release Schedule for ACS DataRelease Schedule for ACS Data

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Data Products Release ScheduleData Products Release Schedule

Data ProductPopulation

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 2012

for Data Collected in:

3-Year Estimates 20,000+2005-2007

2006-2008 2007-2009

2008-2010

2009-2011

2010-2012

for Data Collected in:

5-Year Estimates All Areas* 2005-20092006-2010

2007-2011

2008-2012

for 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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What do I need to know What do I need to know before using ACS data before using ACS data

and data products?and data products?

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Understanding Estimates Understanding Estimates and and

Margin of ErrorMargin of Error

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EstimatesEstimates

ACS data are estimatesACS data are estimates

ACS data are ACS data are notnot counts of the population counts of the population or housingor housing

Population Population countscounts are produced from the are produced from the decennial census decennial census

- Counts are updated throughout the decade - Counts are updated throughout the decade through the Population Estimates Programthrough the Population Estimates Program

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Margin of Error (MOE)Margin of Error (MOE)Definition:Definition:

A measure of the precision of an estimate at a given A measure of the precision of an estimate at a given level of confidence (90%, 95%, 99%)level of confidence (90%, 95%, 99%)– MOEs at the 90% confidence level for all published ACS MOEs at the 90% confidence level for all published ACS

estimatesestimates

Confidence IntervalConfidence IntervalDefinition:Definition:

A range that is expected to contain the population A range that is expected to contain the population value of the characteristic with a known probability.value of the characteristic with a known probability.

Family Income in Past 12 MonthsFamily Income in Past 12 Months(In 2007 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)(In 2007 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)

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Interpreting Margin of ErrorInterpreting Margin of Error

Indicates that a data user can be 90 percent Indicates that a data user can be 90 percent certain that the estimate and the population certain that the estimate and the population value differ by no more than the value of the value differ by no more than the value of the MOEMOE

MOE can help data users assess the reliability MOE can help data users assess the reliability of an estimate of an estimate

MOE can help data users avoid MOE can help data users avoid misinterpreting small differences between misinterpreting small differences between estimates as significantestimates as significant

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American Community Survey: American Community Survey: Multiyear DataMultiyear Data

20072005 2006

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Review: Period EstimateReview: Period Estimate

Definition:Definition:An estimate that describes the average An estimate that describes the average characteristics of an area over a specific characteristics of an area over a specific time period.time period.

- Period for ACS 1-year estimates is the calendar - Period for ACS 1-year estimates is the calendar yearyear - Different from a point-in-time estimate- Different from a point-in-time estimate

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What is a Multiyear Estimate?What is a Multiyear Estimate?

Definition:Definition:

A period estimate that encompasses A period estimate that encompasses more than one calendar year. more than one calendar year.

Period for ACS multiyear estimates is Period for ACS multiyear estimates is either 3 or 5 calendar yearseither 3 or 5 calendar years

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Population Thresholds for Population Thresholds for ACS EstimatesACS Estimates

1-year estimates

3-year estimates

5-year estimates

65,000 + people

X X X

20,000+ people

X X

Less than 20,000 people

X

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Constructing Multiyear EstimatesConstructing Multiyear Estimates

Data are pooled across 36 or 60 monthsData are pooled across 36 or 60 months

Data are weighted to produce estimatesData are weighted to produce estimates

Estimates are controlled for age, sex, race, Estimates are controlled for age, sex, race, and Hispanic originand Hispanic origin

Multiyear estimates are Multiyear estimates are notnot an average of an average of 1-year estimates1-year estimates

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When should I use multiyear When should I use multiyear estimates?estimates?

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Use Multiyear Estimates When …Use Multiyear Estimates When …

No 1-year estimate is availableNo 1-year estimate is available

Margins of error for 1-year estimates Margins of error for 1-year estimates are larger than requiredare larger than required

Analyzing data for small population Analyzing data for small population groupsgroups

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Currency vs. ReliabilityCurrency vs. Reliability

Currency Reliability

1-year estimates provide information based on the last year

Larger sample sizes produce estimates that are more statistically reliable

3-year estimates provide information based on the last year and the 2 years before that

3-year estimates are based on 3 times as many sample cases as 1-year estimates

5-year estimates provide information based on the last year and the 4 years prior

5-year estimates are based on 5 times as many sample cases as 1-year estimates

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ReliabilityReliability

Note: Fictional data

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What should I be aware of when What should I be aware of when using multiyear estimates?using multiyear estimates?

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Inflation AdjustmentInflation Adjustment

Dollar-valued data items are inflation Dollar-valued data items are inflation adjusted to the most recent year for the adjusted to the most recent year for the period period

Income, rent, home value, and energy costsIncome, rent, home value, and energy costs

Adjusted using inflation factors based on the Adjusted using inflation factors based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI)Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Adjustment designed to put the data into Adjustment designed to put the data into dollars with equal purchasing powerdollars with equal purchasing power

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Geographic BoundariesGeographic Boundaries

Multiyear estimates are based on geographic Multiyear estimates are based on geographic boundaries as of January 1 of the last year in boundaries as of January 1 of the last year in the multiyear periodthe multiyear period

Boundary Annexation Survey collects Boundary Annexation Survey collects boundary changesboundary changes

Boundaries of other statistical areas will be Boundaries of other statistical areas will be updated every decade in conjunction with the updated every decade in conjunction with the decennial censusdecennial census

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Geographic Boundaries Geographic Boundaries Amarillo city, TexasAmarillo city, Texas

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Population ControlsPopulation Controls

Estimates of housing units and people Estimates of housing units and people are controlled to the population are controlled to the population estimates derived from the Population estimates derived from the Population Estimates Program Estimates Program

Multiyear estimates are controlled to Multiyear estimates are controlled to the average of the individual year’s the average of the individual year’s estimates for the periodestimates for the period

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How can I use multiyear estimates How can I use multiyear estimates

to make comparisons?to make comparisons?

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Comparing Across GeographiesComparing Across Geographies

Only compare the same type of estimateOnly compare the same type of estimate 1-year estimates to other 1-year estimates1-year estimates to other 1-year estimates

3-year estimates to other 3-year estimates3-year estimates to other 3-year estimates

5-year estimates to other 5-year estimates5-year estimates to other 5-year estimates

Same time periodSame time period

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey Handbook for General Audiences.

Map of Hawaii by CountyMap of Hawaii by County

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Comparing Across Time PeriodsComparing Across Time Periods

Same geographic areaSame geographic area– Use caution if geographic boundaries have Use caution if geographic boundaries have

changed over timechanged over time– Easier to compare non-overlapping Easier to compare non-overlapping

periodsperiods– Make comparisons using the same length Make comparisons using the same length

time periodtime period

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Overlapping PeriodsOverlapping Periods

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Comparing ACS Data with Comparing ACS Data with Census 2000Census 2000

Global differences exist between ACS and Global differences exist between ACS and Census 2000Census 2000

Comparisons can be made for most Comparisons can be made for most population and housing subjectspopulation and housing subjects

http://www.census.gov/acs/www/UseData/ compACS.htm

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American Community Survey American Community Survey Comparing DataComparing Data

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American Community Survey: American Community Survey: SummarySummary

A survey developed by the Census Bureau to A survey developed by the Census Bureau to provide demographic, economic, and housing provide demographic, economic, and housing data of America’s communities every year.data of America’s communities every year.

The ACS will replace the long form in 2010.The ACS will replace the long form in 2010.

The ACS provides annual estimates.The ACS provides annual estimates.

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Summary: Multiyear DataSummary: Multiyear Data

Multiyear estimates are period estimatesMultiyear estimates are period estimates

Multiyear estimates include geographies with Multiyear estimates include geographies with a minimum threshold of 20,000a minimum threshold of 20,000

Data users should consider the tradeoffs of Data users should consider the tradeoffs of currency versus reliabilitycurrency versus reliability

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Summary: Multiyear Data Summary: Multiyear Data ComparisonsComparisons

Comparisons between estimates of different Comparisons between estimates of different geographies should be based on ACS data geographies should be based on ACS data from the same time periodsfrom the same time periods

It is easier to compare estimates from It is easier to compare estimates from non-overlapping periodsnon-overlapping periods

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Part II:Part II:Accessing Accessing

American Community Survey American Community Survey Multiyear DataMultiyear Data

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American Community Survey: American Community Survey: Multiyear OverviewMultiyear Overview

Data available on website.Data available on website.

Data for geographic areas over Data for geographic areas over 20,00020,000 population population

Data for Data for total populationtotal population—household —household population and group quarterspopulation and group quarters

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American Community Survey American Community Survey Data ProductsData Products

ProfilesProfiles – Fact SheetFact Sheet

– Data ProfilesData Profiles– Narrative ProfilesNarrative Profiles– Comparison ProfilesComparison Profiles– Selected Population ProfilesSelected Population Profiles

TablesTables– Detailed TablesDetailed Tables– Subject TablesSubject Tables– Ranking TablesRanking Tables– Geographic Comparison TablesGeographic Comparison Tables

Thematic MapsThematic Maps

Public Use Microdata Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) FilesSample (PUMS) Files

Population Estimates Population Estimates ProgramProgram

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Fact SheetFact Sheet

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Data ProfilesData Profiles

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Data ProfilesData Profiles

Shows estimates for current year

ACS Demographic & Housing Estimates Selected Social Characteristics Selected Economic Characteristics Selected Housing Characteristics Population & Housing Narrative Profile

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Narrative ProfilesNarrative Profiles

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Comparison ProfilesComparison Profiles

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Selected PopulationSelected Population ProfilesProfiles

Produce a report on a population sub-group of interestProduce a report on a population sub-group of interest Various Race or Ethnic GroupsVarious Race or Ethnic Groups Various Ancestry GroupsVarious Ancestry Groups Population threshold of 65,000 for selected race, Population threshold of 65,000 for selected race,

ethnic or ancestry group ethnic or ancestry group

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Selected Population ProfilesSelected Population Profiles

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Selected Population Profile: Selected Population Profile: Native Hawaiian Alone in U.S.Native Hawaiian Alone in U.S.

Selected Population Profile:Selected Population Profile: Native Hawaiian Alone or in CombinationNative Hawaiian Alone or in Combination

Selected Population ProfileSelected Population ProfileCountry of Birth: JapanCountry of Birth: Japan

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How do I access How do I access ACS Data tables?ACS Data tables?

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U.S. Census Bureau Home PageU.S. Census Bureau Home Page

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American FactFinderAmerican FactFinder

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ACS Data ProductsACS Data Products

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Select Your GeographySelect Your Geography

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Select the Subject of InterestSelect the Subject of Interest

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Geographic Comparison TableGeographic Comparison Table

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Base Tables (Detailed Tables)Base Tables (Detailed Tables) Basic distributions of characteristicsBasic distributions of characteristics

The foundation upon which other data products are The foundation upon which other data products are builtbuilt

Show estimates with its margin of error. By adding Show estimates with its margin of error. By adding and subtracting the margin of error from the point and subtracting the margin of error from the point estimate, you produce the range around it called the estimate, you produce the range around it called the confidence interval. (there is 90% certainty that the confidence interval. (there is 90% certainty that the true answer lies within the listed upper and lower true answer lies within the listed upper and lower percentages).percentages).

Include over 1,200 tables on basic characteristics Include over 1,200 tables on basic characteristics

9 Race and Hispanic origin iterations for more than 40 9 Race and Hispanic origin iterations for more than 40 characteristicscharacteristics

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Detailed TablesDetailed TablesExamplesExamples

Sex by Age by Race and Hispanic OriginSex by Age by Race and Hispanic Origin

Means of Transportation to Work by Travel Means of Transportation to Work by Travel Time to WorkTime to Work

Median Number of Rooms in Housing UnitsMedian Number of Rooms in Housing Units

School Enrollment by Level of SchoolSchool Enrollment by Level of School

Poverty Status in the past 12 Months by Sex Poverty Status in the past 12 Months by Sex and Ageand Age

Poverty Status in the past 12 Months by Sex Poverty Status in the past 12 Months by Sex and Ageand Age

B and C Detailed TablesB and C Detailed Tables

B02007. NH/PI Alone B02007. NH/PI Alone by Selected Groupsby Selected Groups

B and C Detailed TablesB and C Detailed Tables

C02007. NH/PI Alone C02007. NH/PI Alone by Selected Groupsby Selected Groups

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Detailed TablesDetailed Tables

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Data Source

Universe

Margin of Error

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Table Number

Collapsed Version

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Detailed Tables – Collapsed VersionDetailed Tables – Collapsed Version

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B15002. SEX BY EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT FOR THE POPULATION 25 YEARS AND OVER –Universe: POPULATION 25 YEARS AND OVER

Detailed TablesDetailed Tables

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Subject TablesSubject Tables

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Subject TablesSubject Tables

Approximately 60 tables that highlight a Approximately 60 tables that highlight a particular subject of interest.particular subject of interest.

Derived from Detailed TablesDerived from Detailed Tables Shows more detail than is available in the Shows more detail than is available in the

ProfilesProfiles For a given topic, present distributions for a For a given topic, present distributions for a

few relevant subgroupsfew relevant subgroups Allow for other measures such as Allow for other measures such as

percentages, medians and aggregates percentages, medians and aggregates where appropriatewhere appropriate

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Margin of Error

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Ranking TablesRanking Tables

Click

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Ranking TablesRanking Tables

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States whoseestimate is notstatisticallysignificant from Hawaii

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Geographic Comparison TablesGeographic Comparison Tables

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Geographic Comparison TablesGeographic Comparison Tables Over 70 tables for each comparison areaOver 70 tables for each comparison area Compare geographic areas within the NationCompare geographic areas within the Nation Combined Statistical AreasCombined Statistical Areas Congressional District by StateCongressional District by State County by StateCounty by State Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical AreaMetropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Area Place by StatePlace by State StatesStates Urban/Rural and Inside/Outside Metropolitan & Micropolitan Urban/Rural and Inside/Outside Metropolitan & Micropolitan

AreaArea Urbanized AreaUrbanized Area Compare geographic areas within a stateCompare geographic areas within a state Congressional DistrictCongressional District CountyCounty Public Use Microdata AreaPublic Use Microdata Area School DistrictSchool District Urban/Rural and Inside/Outside Metropolitan & Micropolitan Urban/Rural and Inside/Outside Metropolitan & Micropolitan

AreaArea Can be viewed as a thematic mapCan be viewed as a thematic map

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Thematic Maps Thematic Maps M1001 Percent of Grandparents responsible for their GrandchildrenM1001 Percent of Grandparents responsible for their Grandchildren

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Population EstimatesPopulation Estimates

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EstimatesEstimates

PopulationPopulation National by age, sex, race, and Hispanic originNational by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin State and county totalsState and county totals

Produced in conjunction with the Federal-State Cooperative Produced in conjunction with the Federal-State Cooperative Program for Population Estimates (FSCPE)Program for Population Estimates (FSCPE)

State by age, sex, race, and Hispanic originState by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin County by age, sex, race, and Hispanic originCounty by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin Incorporated place and minor civil division totalsIncorporated place and minor civil division totals

Housing unitsHousing units StateState CountyCounty

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Other ProductsOther ProductsSpecial TabulationsSpecial Tabulations Done on a reimbursable basis similar to the Special Tabs based on Done on a reimbursable basis similar to the Special Tabs based on

the 2000 Decennial Censusthe 2000 Decennial Census Disclosure Review Board has different rules for these tables than for Disclosure Review Board has different rules for these tables than for

the regular data productsthe regular data products For more information, go to the following URL: For more information, go to the following URL:

http://www.census.gov/acs/www/Products/spec_tabs/index.htm

Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS)Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) Created each year from the full ACS sampleCreated each year from the full ACS sample Size will be approximately 1% of the total sampling universeSize will be approximately 1% of the total sampling universe Recoding and other techniques applied to data to protect Recoding and other techniques applied to data to protect

confidentialityconfidentiality For more information, go to the following URL: For more information, go to the following URL:

http://www.census.gov/acs/www/Products/PUMS/index.htmhttp://www.census.gov/acs/www/Products/PUMS/index.htm

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Public Use Microdata SamplePublic Use Microdata Sample

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DataFerrettDataFerrett

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DataFerrettDataFerrett

http://dataferrett.census.gov/

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Help from American FactFinderHelp from American FactFinder

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ACS File Transfer Protocol (FTP) SiteACS File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Site

http://www.census.gov/acs/www/Special/acsftp.html

Table is not available for the selected geography because its total population is less than 1,000,000 or the population within the geography for the selected subject falls below a threshold of 65,000. Table is not available for geographic components.

Data are not available for the selected geography because the population for the selected race, ethnic or ancestry group falls below a population threshold of 65,000. To view a table for the selected geography, choose a more broadly defined population group. To view a table for the selected population group, change your selection to a larger geography.

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The ACS Compass ProductsThe ACS Compass Products

Set of educational Set of educational handbooks aimed at handbooks aimed at specific audiencesspecific audiences

Presentation slides on Presentation slides on important ACS topicsimportant ACS topics

E-learning tutorialE-learning tutorial

Webpage: http://www.census.gov/acs/www/UseData/Compass/compass_series.html

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For more informationFor more informationSubscribe to “ACS Alert”Subscribe to “ACS Alert”

http://www.census.gov/acs/www/Special/Alerts.htm

Visit the ACS/PRCS website:Visit the ACS/PRCS website:http://www.census.gov/acs/www

Contact by telephone:Contact by telephone:1-800-923-8282

Contact by email:Contact by email:acso.users.support@census.gov

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Summary: Summary: How Census Data Can Help You!How Census Data Can Help You!

ACS data are provided ACS data are provided freefree and accessible through and accessible through website:website: www.census.gov www.census.gov

You can access any Census You can access any Census data on website when you data on website when you know: know: (1) Timeframe(1) Timeframe(2) Geography (2) Geography (3) Type of data you need (3) Type of data you need based on use of data.based on use of data.

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