# Presentation: 526847

## U.S. Census Bureau: The Other Nine Years

## U.S. Census Bureau

- 	Principal collector and disseminator of information about the American people, their characteristics, housing, and economy

## U.S. Statistical System

- 12 Major statistical agencies
- 62 Others that collect statistics

## U.S. Statistical System

**http://www.fedstats.gov/**

## Census Bureau Programs

- Demographic Data
- Economic Data

## Demographic Data Programs

- Decennial census of population & housing
- Population estimates & projections
- Ongoing demographic surveys (including surveys for other agencies)
- International Programs

## Demographic Data Programs

- Decennial census of population & housing
- Population estimates & projections
- Ongoing demographic surveys (including surveys for other agencies)
- International Programs

## Population Estimates & Projections

- Current numbers are called estimates
- U.S. estimates
- State, county and local areas
- Characteristics
- _[http://eire.census.gov/popest/estimates.php](http://eire.census.gov/popest/estimates.php)_
- Future figures are called projections
- _[http://www.census.gov/population/www/projections/popproj.html](http://www.census.gov/population/www/projections/popproj.html)_

## Population Estimates & Projections

- Available on the Web: _[http://eire.census.gov/popest/data/national.php](http://eire.census.gov/popest/data/national.php)_
- 2001 and 2002 estimates available through American FactFinder

## Demographic Data Programs

- Decennial census of population & housing
- Population estimates & projections
- Ongoing demographic surveys (including surveys for other agencies)
- International Programs

## Current Population Survey

- Monthly survey of 72K households
- Source of monthly unemployment figures
- March Annual Demographic File
- Regular and ad hoc additional inquiries

**Notes:**
The Current Population Survey is a monthly survey of 72,000 households with about 57,000 households interviewed each month (due to vacant units,refusals, etc).  About 120,000 persons are included in the survey.

Responses to basic questions determine the monthly unemployment rate which is published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Additional questions each month provide information on specific topics such as immunization (September), school enrollment (October), voting, telephone availability, occupational mobility, volunteerism, food security, tobacco use. 
In March there is an expanded sample (78K) and additional questions on topics such as income, education, etc.

## Current Population Survey

- Microdata available on CD-ROM
- _[http://www.census.gov/mp/www/rom/msrom5fb.html](http://www.census.gov/mp/www/rom/msrom5fb.html)_
- Online access through FERRETT:
- _[http://dataferrett.census.gov/TheDataWeb/index.html](http://dataferrett.census.gov/TheDataWeb/index.html)_
- Reports (on the web and in print)

## Current Population Survey

- Current Population Report Series
- _[http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/popula.html](http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/popula.html)_
- P-20: Population Characteristics
- P-23: Special Studies
- P-60:Consumer Income and Poverty
- P-70: Household Economic Studies

##  Survey of Income and       Program Participation

- Longitudinal study
- Questions regarding labor force activity, types and amount of income, and program participation
- Topical modules on child care, child support, utilization of health care, wealth, etc.
- _[http://www.sipp.census.gov/sipp/](http://www.sipp.census.gov/sipp/)_

**Notes:**
Households are interviewed at 4-month intervals over the course of 32 months. Each 4-month interval is known as a “wave”. About 20,000 households are interviewed every year.

The survey provides

##  Survey of Income and       Program Participation

- Microdata files on CD-ROM
- Online access through FERRETT: _[http://dataferrett.census.gov/TheDataWeb/index.html](http://dataferrett.census.gov/TheDataWeb/index.html)_
- P-70 reports, Household Economic Studies

**Notes:**
National-level data are available.

## Demographic Data Programs

- American Time Use Survey
- Consumer Expenditure Survey
- Health Surveys
- National Crime Victimization Survey
- Hunting Fishing and Wildlife Survey
- _[http://www.census.gov/main/www/surveys.html](http://www.census.gov/main/www/surveys.html)_

**Notes:**
American Time Use Survey – new survey sponsored by BLS is designed to provide nationally representative estimates of the amount of time that Americans spend in various activities. The BLS will use the data to measure the value of unpaid, productive work, such as housework and child care, and nonproductive activities, like waiting in line and commuting. 3,200 households are included each month.
Consumer Expenditure Survey- sponsored by BLS to update the Consumer Price Index.
Health Surveys – National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, National Health Interview Survey,Nat’l home and Hospice Care Survey, National Nursing Home Survey
National Crime Victimization Survey and National Survey of DNA Labs, and surveys of local and prison inmates
School and Staffing Survey 

## American Housing Survey

**American ****Housing Survey**

- Biennial national survey
- Annual rotating survey of 41 metropolitan areas
- Financial and structural characteristics, amenities, neighborhood perceptions, and reasons for moving
- _[http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/ahs.html](http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/ahs.html)_

**Notes:**
American Housing 

## American Housing Survey

- Tables and PDF files at _[http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/ahs.html](http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/ahs.html)_
- ASCII and SAS Files available for download at _[http://www.huduser.org/](http://www.huduser.org/)_

**Notes:**
American Housing 

## Demographic Data Programs

- Decennial census of population & housing
- Population estimates & projections
- Ongoing demographic surveys (including surveys for other agencies)
- International Programs

## International Programs

- International Data Base: _[http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/idbsum.html](http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/idbsum.html)_
- Population pyramids: _[http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/idbpyr.html](http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/idbpyr.html)_
- HIV/AIDS Surveillance Data Base: http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/hivaidsn.html
- Reports: http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/publist.html
- Links to other national statistical agencies: http://www.census.gov/main/www/stat_int.html

**Notes:**
International Data Base –computerized data bank containing statistical tables of demographic, and socio-economic data for 227 countries and areas of the world:  births, deaths, fertility data 1950 to 2050.
You can also create dynamic population pyramids and watch the growth or the shrinking of a country’s population.

## International Programs

- 	The Census Bureau’s International Program Center Library, with its extensive collection (120,000 volumes) of foreign statistical publications, is open to the public.

**Notes:**
International Data Base –computerized data bank containing statistical tables of demographic, and socio-economic data for 227 countries and areas of the world:  births, deaths, fertility data 1950 to 2050.
You can also create dynamic population pyramids and watch the growth or the shrinking of a country’s popualtion.

## Economic Programs

- Economic Census
- Annual Survey of Manufactures
- County Business Patterns
- Current Industrial Reports
- Census and Surveys of Governments
- Foreign Trade

## Economic Census

- Every 5 years
- North American Industrial Classification System

## Economic Census
Annual Survey of Manufactures
County Business Patterns
Current Industrial Reports
Census and Surveys of Governments
Foreign Trade

- Economic Census
- Annual Survey of Manufactures
- County Business Patterns
- Current Industrial Reports
- Census and Surveys of Governments
- Foreign Trade

**Economic Programs**

## Annual Survey of Manufactures

- Non Census years (98, 99, 00, 01, etc.)
- Establishments with 1 or more paid employees
- Employment, payroll, value added by manufacture, cost of materials consumed, value of shipments, detailed capital expenditures, supplemental labor costs, fuels and electric energy used, and inventories by stage of fabrication.

## Annual Survey of Manufactures

- 3 Report Series
- Statistics for Industry Groups and Industries (AS)-1
- Value of Product Shipments (AS)-2
- Geographic Area Series (AS-3)
- http://www.census.gov/econ/overview/ma0300.html

**Notes:**
Statistics for Industry Groups and Industries - (AS)-1 This report presents data at the three-, four-, five-, and six-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) levels. Choose a year below to view a PDF of that year's respective issue. 
Value of Product Shipments - (AS)-2The report Value of Product Shipments presents shipments data for the 473 six-digit NAICS product groups and approximately 1,500 seven-digit NAICS product classes.
Geographic Area Statistics - (AS)-3The Geographic Area Statistics report presents data for each state and the District of Columbia. 

## Economic Programs

- Economic Census
- Annual Survey of Manufactures
- County Business Patterns
- Current Industrial Reports
- Census and Surveys of Governments
- Foreign Trade

## County Business Patterns

- Annual series based on administrative records
- Includes only establishments with payroll
- Data items include:
- Number of establishments
- Employees
- Payroll
- Establishments by employee-size categories

## County Business Patterns

- Data available by state (also DC and PR), ZIP Code, and metropolitan areas
- No longer printed, but... several ways to access the data

## County Business Patterns

- Business/County Business Patterns/
- View _County, State, U.S., ZIP, or MSA Database on a NAICS Basis_ (1998 - 2001)
- View _County, State, U.S., or ZIP Database on an SIC Basis_ (1994 - 1997)
- View _County and State economic profiles_ (1993 - 2001)
- View _United States economic profiles_ (1993 - 2001)
- View _Printed publication_ (1993 - 2001)
- Download _County, State, U.S., or Puerto Rico_ to use with your favorite spreadsheet or database software (1988 - 2001)
- View _Puerto Rico_ economic profiles for 1998 - 2001
- Order _Printed Reports (1997 and prior years only_)
- Order _CD-ROM_

## Economic Programs

- Economic Census
- Annual Survey of Manufactures
- County Business Patterns
- Current Industrial Reports
- Census and Surveys of Governments
- Foreign Trade

## Current Industrial Reports

- Monthly, quarterly and annual measures of industrial activity
- Currently 61 report topics
- Available on Census website:
- 	http://www.census.gov/cir/www/index.html

**Notes:**
Since 1904, the Current Industrial Report (CIR) program has been providing monthly, quarterly, and annual measures of industrial activity on topics ranging from  Aerospace Orders and Sales to Yarn Production. Down somewhat from the 100+ of last decade 

## Economic Programs

- Economic Census
- Annual Survey of Manufactures
- County Business Patterns
- Current Industrial Reports
- Census and Surveys of Governments
- Foreign Trade

## Governments Data

- Census of Governments
- Government Finances
- Government Employment
- http://www.census.gov/govs/www/index.html
- Consolidated Federal Funds Report
- http://www.census.gov/govs/www/cffr.html
- Annual Finance and Employment Surveys

**Notes:**
The Consolidated Federal Funds Report (CFFR) covers all states, the District of Columbia, and US Outlying Areas. CFFR data were obtained from Federal government agencies. These data cover Federal expenditures or obligations for the following categories: grants, salaries and wages, procurement contracts, direct payments for individuals, other direct payments, direct loans, guaranteed or insured loans, and insurance. Dollar amounts reported represent either actual expenditures or obligations. 
The Census Bureau conducts a census of governments at five year intervals, and an annual survey for the intervening years.  The state and local government finances are available in files and viewable tables.  The statistics cover government financial activity in four broad categories of revenue, expenditure, debt, and assets 

## Economic Programs

- Economic Census
- Annual Survey of Manufactures
- County Business Patterns
- Current Industrial Reports
- Census and Surveys of Governments
- Foreign Trade

## Foreign Trade 

- Monthly imports and exports on DVD
- Monthly Highlights
- Imports/exports by country by end-use code
- Imports/exports by related parties
- State export data
- Profile of U.S exporting companies
- http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/www/index.html

**Notes:**
Provides information on trade by U.S. companies with their subsidiaries abroad as well as U.S. subsidiaries of foreign companies. (10 April 2003) 
PROFILE OF U.S. EXPORTING COMPANIES, 2000 – 2001- Provides an overview of the exporting community in 2000 and 2001. (20 February 2003)

## Other Surveys

- 	American Community Survey

## Geographic Programs

- TIGER System:
- 	http://www.census.gov/geo/www/tiger/index.html
- Maps:
- 	http://www.census.gov/geo/www/maps/
- Other geographic products:
- 	http://www.census.gov/geo/www/census2k.html

## Census Geography Overview

**Census Geography Overview**

**Notes:**
In Census geography, we start with the most basic unit, the Census Block.  The Census Block on average has about 100 persons in it.  In urban areas a Block can be a very small physical area, yet in rural areas Blocks can span hundreds of square miles.  Blocks are usually placed into Block Groups which optimally consist of about 1,500 persons, but can max out at 3,000 persons.  Moving up the line, several Block Groups usually fit into a Census Tract which optimally consists of 4,000 persons but can range between 1,500 to 8,000 persons.  

Continuing up in the Census hierarchy are places , including incorporated places-that is-legally incorporated governmental entities with a mayor and other offices.  There are also Census Designated Places (CDPs) that are closely settled, named, unincorporated communities that generally contain a mixture of residential, commercial, and retail areas similar to those found in incorporated places of similar sizes.  CDPs do NOT necessarily have to follow minimum or maximum population guidelines. 
Minor Civil Divisions (MCDs) or Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used to establish and maintain a set of subcounty units that have stable boundaries and recognizable names. 21 States have CCDs and 28 States have MCDs; they do NOT necessarily have to follow minimum or maximum population guidelines. A CCD usually represents one or more communities, trading centers or, in some instances, major land uses.  An MCD is a type of governmental unit that is the primary legal subdivision of a county, created to govern or administer an area rather than a specific population.(ex. Town, Township, District)  Many MCDs represent local general-use government units, which makes them required areas for presentation of decennial census data.

## Data Dissemination Partners

- Federal Depository Libraries
- State Data Centers
- Census Information Centers
- Private Sector Resellers
- http://www.census.gov/main/www/stat_fed.html

## Questions? 

**Visit us at: ****http://www.census.gov**** **
**Call us at: ****301-763-INFO**

## U.S.Census Bureau: The Other Nine Years