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Census of Population and Housing Information

Census of Population and Housing CD-ROMs AND DVDs

The most frequently requested CD-ROM and DVD titles held by the OSU Libraries are listed below. If the CD-ROM or DVD you need is not included in this list - search the OSU Libraries Catalog to determine whether the libraries hold the item or ask for assistance at the Ackerman Library Reference Desk.

Most CD-ROMs and DVDs may be borrowed for use on personal or lab workstations. Non-circulating CD-ROMs and DVDs may be used in the Ackerman Library.

Historic | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000

Historic

MicroAnalyst IPUMS.
Sample data drawn from the 1850-1880, 1900-1920, and 1940-1990 Censuses. Software allows users to create tables or extract datasets for manipulation. Geographies include U.S., State, Metropolitan Area, smaller geographies available for some, but not all, years. Produced by QueryLogic. User guide available. Non-circulating: Ask for CD-ROM at Reference Desk. Software is loaded on workstations in Reference Area. Data files also available online at IPUMS USA

1970

CensusCD 1970
1970 Census Long Form data with over 5,000 variables. CD-ROM includes data and mapping capabilities for counties and tracts, and data for MCDs and places. Note: the Country was not fully tracted in 1970. Produced by Geolytics. User guide available. Non-circulating: Ask for CD-ROM at Reference Desk. Software is loaded on workstations in Reference Area.

Neighborhood Change Database [NCDB]
1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000 Census Long Form Data at the census tract level. Over 1,000 variables for each year are available for comparative analysis. Select the Regular Data Format for data to be presented as it appeared in the selected year. In this format, maps are drawn to that year's census boundaries. Select All Years Normalized to 2000 to compare data for various years, using 2000 Census Tract boundaries. Note: the country was not fully tracted until 1990. Data for some areas will be missing for 1970 and 1980. Produced by Geolytics. User guide available. Non-circulating: Ask for CD-ROM at Reference Desk. Software is loaded on workstations in Reference Area.

MicroAnalyst IPUMS.
Sample data drawn from the 1850-1880, 1900-1920, and 1940-1990 Censuses. Software allows users to create tables or extract datasets for manipulation. Geographies include U.S., State, Metropolitan Area, smaller geographies available for some, but not all, years. Produced by QueryLogic. User guide available. Non-circulating: Ask for CD-ROM at Reference Desk. Software is loaded on workstations in Reference Area. Data files also available online at IPUMS USA

1980

CensusCD 1980.
1980 Census Long and Short Form Data Sets include 1,500 variables. CD-ROM provides data and mapping capabilities at the U.S., Region, Division, State, County, MCD, Place, Census Tract, and Block Group levels. Note: the country was not fully tracted in 1980. Produced by Geolytics. User guide available. Non-circulating: Ask for CD-ROM at Reference Desk. Software is loaded on workstations in Reference Area.

CensusCD 1980 Long Form in 2000 Boundaries
1980 Census Long and Short Form Data expressed in 2000 Census Geography. Data has been normalized to 2000 boundaries allowing data to be displayed at the MCD, Tract, and Block Group levels for areas that were not tracted in 1980. Also includes MSA, CMSA, and PMSA level data. Produced by Geolytics. User guide available. Non-circulating: Ask for CD-ROM at Reference Desk. Software is loaded on workstations in Reference Area.

Neighborhood Change Database [NCDB]
1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000 Census Long Form Data at the census tract level. Over 1,000 variables for each year are available for comparative analysis. Select the Regular Data Format for data to be presented as it appeared in the selected year. In this format, maps are drawn to that year's census boundaries. Select All Years Normalized to 2000 to compare data for various years, using 2000 Census Tract boundaries. Note: the country was not fully tracted until 1990. Data for some areas will be missing for 1970 and 1980. Produced by Geolytics. User guide available. Non-circulating: Ask for CD-ROM at Reference Desk. Software is loaded on workstations in Reference Area.

MicroAnalyst IPUMS.
Sample data drawn from the 1850-1880, 1900-1920, and 1940-1990 Censuses. Software allows users to create tables or extract datasets for manipulation. Geographies include U.S., State, Metropolitan Area, smaller geographies available for some, but not all, years. Produced by QueryLogic. User guide available. Non-circulating: Ask for CD-ROM at Ackerman Reference Desk. Software is loaded on workstations in Reference Area. Data files also available online at IPUMS USA

1990

CensusCD+Maps
1990 Census Long Form Data (STF 3A, B, C, D), plus 1998 estimates, 2003 projections, and some historic statistics. Create data tables and thematically shaded color maps or export dbf files. Geographies include U.S., Region, Division, State, County, MCD, Place, Census Tract, and Block Group. Produced by Geolytics. User guide available. Non-circulating: Ask for CD-ROM at Reference Desk. Software is loaded on workstations in Reference Area.

CensusCD Blocks
1990 Census Short Form data and boundary maps for 7 million census blocks. Produced by Geolytics. User guide available. Non-circulating: Ask for CD-ROM at Reference Desk. Software is loaded on workstations in Reference Area.

CensusCD 1990 Long Form in 2000 Boundaries
1990 Census Long Form data expressed in 2000 Census Geography. Data has been normalized to 2000 boundaries allowing data to be displayed in geographies as small as block groups. Also includes ZipCode (ZCTA) level data. Produced by Geolytics. User guide available. Non-circulating: Ask for CD-ROM at Reference Desk. Software is loaded on workstations in Reference Area.

Neighborhood Change Database [NCDB]
1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000 Census Long Form Data at the census tract level. Over 1,000 variables for each year are available for comparative analysis. Select the Regular Data Format for data to be presented as it appeared in the selected year. In this format, maps are drawn to that year's census boundaries. Select All Years Normalized to 2000 to compare data for various years, using 2000 Census Tract boundaries. Note: the country was not fully tracted until 1990. Data for some areas will be missing for 1970 and 1980. Produced by Geolytics. User guide available. Non-circulating: Ask for CD-ROM at Reference Desk. Software is loaded on workstations in Reference Area.

CensusCD 2000 Redistricting
2000 Census redisticting data, lowest level of geography is block group. CD-ROM also includes 1990 Census Redistricting data normalized to 2000 Census geography. Produced by Geolytics. User guide available. Non-circulating: Ask for CD-ROM at Reference Desk. Software is loaded on workstations in Reference Area.

CensusCD 2000 Redistricting Blocks
2000 Census redistricting data includes population, racial, and ethnic data at the block level. CD-ROM also includes 1990 Census redistricting data normalized to 2000 Census geography. Produced by Geolytics. User guide available. Non-circulating: Ask for CD-ROM at Reference Desk. Software is loaded on workstations in Reference Area.

MicroAnalyst IPUMS.
Sample data drawn from the 1850-1880, 1900-1920, and 1940-1990 Censuses. Software allows users to create tables or extract datasets for manipulation. Geographies include U.S., State, Metropolitan Area, smaller geographies available for some, but not all, years. Produced by QueryLogic. User guide available. Non-circulating: Ask for CD-ROM at Ackerman Reference Desk. Software is loaded on workstations in Reference Area. Data files also available online at IPUMS USA

Summary Tape Files
Tables drawn from 100% count (STF 1) and Sample (STF 3) population and housing data. Geographies vary. Produced by the U.S. Census Bureau. Technical Documentation available STF1, STF3. GO and EXTRACT software included on CD-ROM (DOS-Based). Library has:

Subject Summary Tape Files
More detailed tables and cross-tabulations than contained on STF CD-ROMs. Geographies include U.S., Region, Division, and State. Produced by U.S. Census Bureau. GO software included on CD-ROM (DOS-based). Library has:

Public Use Microdata Samples. A (5%) sample. (PUMS A).
5% sample drawn from the households receiving the census long (sample) form. Users create their own tables using Quicktab software (included on CD-ROM) or commercial statistical software (not included). Geographies include State and PUMA. Produced by United States Bureau of the Census.

Public Use Microdata Samples. B (1%) sample. (PUMS B).
1% sample drawn from the households receiving the census long (sample) form. Users create their own tables using Quicktab software (included on CD-ROM) or commercial statistical software (not included). Geographies include State and PUMA. Produced by United States Bureau of the Census.

TIGER/Line.
Database of geographic features, political boundaries, and census boundaries for the United States to be used in conjunction with mapping software. Produced by United States Bureau of the Census. ARCView or other mapping software required. (Software not included on CD-ROM.) Library has: 1995 edition, 1997 edition, 1998 edition.

TIGER/Census Tract Street Index.
Allows user to determine Census Tracts for known street addresses. Produced by United States Bureau of the Census. Library has: 1994 edition, 1999 edition.

2000

Census DVD
2000 Census Long Form Data, includes over 5,500 variables at the block group level and 16,000 at larger geographies for the entire country on a single DVD. Produced by Geolytics. User Guide available. Non-circulating: Ask for DVD at Reference Desk.

CensusCD 2000 Short Form
2000 Census Short Form Data. Lowest level of geographyis block group. Produced by Geolytics. User Guide available. Non-circulating: Ask for CD-ROM at Reference Desk.

CensusCD 2000 Short Form Blocks
2000 Census Short Form Data at the block level. Four regional CD-ROMs. Produced by Geolytics. User Guide available. Non-circulating: Ask for CD-ROM at Reference Desk.

CensusCD 2000 Redistricting
2000 Census redisticting data, lowest level of geography is block group. CD-ROM also includes 1990 Census Redistricting data normalized to 2000 Census geography. Produced by Geolytics. User guide available. Non-circulating: Ask for CD-ROM at Reference Desk.

CensusCD 2000 Redistricting Blocks
2000 Census redistricting data includes population, racial, and ethnic data at the block level. CD-ROM also includes 1990 Census redistricting data normalized to 2000 Census geography. Produced by Geolytics. User guide available. Non-circulating: Ask for CD-ROM at Reference Desk.

Neighborhood Change Database [NCDB]
1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000 Census Long Form Data at the census tract level. Over 1,000 variables for each year are available for comparative analysis. Select the Regular Data Format for data to be presented as it appeared in the selected year. In this format, maps are drawn to that year's census boundaries. Select All Years Normalized to 2000 to compare data for various years, using 2000 Census Tract boundaries. Note: the country was not fully tracted until 1990. Data for some areas will be missing for 1970 and 1980. Produced by Geolytics. User guide available. Non-circulating: Ask for CD-ROM at Reference Desk.

Summary Files
Tables drawn from 100% count (SF 1 and 2) and Sample (SF 3 and 4) population and housing data. Geographies vary. Produced by the U.S. Census Bureau. Technical documentation and software included on CD-ROMs. Data also available online via American Factfinder.

Census 2000 Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS)
1% and 5% samples drawn from households receiving the census long (sample) form. Users create their own tables using Beyond 20/20 software (included on DVD) or commercial statistical software (not included). Geographies include State, PUMA, and Super-PUMA. 1% PUMS and 5% PUMS as well as 10% PUMS for Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands are available online.

Other Products
The U.S. Census Bureau released most 2000 data online. Some specialized CD-ROM/DVD were created and distributed to libraries, including the following

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Created by: SEM Last Modified: 17 January 2007.