Census Data Access Workshop Census Data On A Dealine

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1 Census Data Access Workshop Census Data On A Dealine Genora F. Barber, Information Services Specialist Monica K. Dukes, Information Services Specialist Gale D. Brock, Information Services Assistant Data Dissemination Specialists: Gerson D. Vasquez Vicki Mack Kelly Karres Marilyn E. Stephens atlanta.pds@census.gov gerson.d.vasquez@census.gov U.S. Census Bureau Atlanta Region

2 Census Data Workshop Agenda Overview of Key Data Sets Data Driven Story Telling Data Tools A Quick Look American FactFinder Questions & Answers

3 People, Places and Economy Key Data Collected People Population size Age Sex Race & Hispanic origin Education Foreign-born Families Language ability Economy Income and poverty Employment status Health insurance coverage Housing values Costs of owning/renting Business information Economic indicators Places Localize!

4 Population Estimates U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division (1) base population (2) births to women residing in the U.S. (3) deaths to persons residing in the U.S. (4) net international migrants The base procedure to estimate population. The reference date for estimates is July 1. See more on our Population Estimates page on census.gov, including more on the Population Estimates Challenge Program.

5 Census 2000: Decennial Census and ACS A Portrait of America Demographic, and housing information: Complete counts from questions collected on both the short form and the long form. General Demographic Characteristics Population by Race and Hispanic or Latino origin: Counties, Places (cities) and smaller geographies Estimates based on the one-in-six sample of housing units that received the long form: - Social Characteristics - Economic Characteristics - Housing Characteristics 2010 Census Only 10 Questions

6 What is the ACS? A Closer Look A large, continuous survey that: samples approximately 3.54 million resident addresses per year (about 290,000 per month) produces characteristics of population and housing produces estimates for small areas and small population groups 6

7 ACS and Decennial Census A Portrait of America The American Community Survey (ACS) is a nationwide survey designed to provide communities a fresh look at how they are changing. It is a critical element in the Census Bureau's decennial census program. There are approximately 3 million housing units in sample, annually, and the estimates change the primary focus to more current estimates than the long form.

8 American Community Survey DATA Detailed Information, Delivered Annually Social Characteristics Economic Characteristics Housing Characteristics Demographic Characteristics

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14 Census 1980 Geographic Distribution - Hispanic Population

15 Census 1990 Geographic Distribution - Hispanic Population

16 Census 2000 Geographic Distribution - Hispanic Population

17 2010 Census Geographic Distribution - Hispanic Population

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24 Census Data On A Deadline Data Driven Story Telling

25 Census Data On A Deadline Data Driven Story Telling

26 Data In The Mainstream An Interesting Look At Numbers 1,770,391,131

27 Data In The Mainstream An Interesting Look At Numbers

28 Data In The Mainstream An Interesting Look At Numbers 67,223,962

29 Data In The Mainstream An Interesting Look At Numbers

30 Visualizing The Data A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Numbers (at least)

31 Visualizing The Data A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Numbers (at least)

32 The NEW Your Gateway to Census Data

33 Top Navigation Both provide similar choices (or more) as the center column of the old census.gov homepage Bottom of the Page

34 Homepage Slider Cycles through the latest news Often links to press kits Click See More for more information

35 Census News Find the latest on news releases, data products, upcoming events and more

36 Economic Indicators Dashboard Most recently released items at top 13 indicators about U.S. economy Click on name for more info Updated quarterly or monthly Scroll down using arrow at bottom Can embed on your website

37 QuickFacts Minimal clicks to a factsheet about your state, county or city Shows demographics, social characteristics and business statistics Social characteristics will soon be updated from the latest American Community Survey

38 Back at the top of the homepage American FactFinder More comprehensive Variety of datasets, topics and geographies available

39 Questions & Answers