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How to Find Census Materials from the 1990 Census of Population and Housing in Electronic Form.

This page doesn't get updated anymore. Some links will no longer be available, because they are replaced with the more current 2000 Census information.

The purpose of this guide is to assist users who need or want Census data in electronic form.

The guide does not attempt to correlate all electronic and print Census materials for the 1990 Census of Population and Housing. Instead, it attempts to point out only those materials that we have found to be readily available in electronic form, either on the Internet or on non-networked CD- ROMs. Each day brings changes and new initiatives on the part of the Census Bureau, national associations, and private firms. Census materials from the 1990 Census are appearing on the Internet in many places, and with increasing frequency. We hope to keep up with these changes and modify this guide accordingly.

However, some 1990 information can be found only in print materials and often print materials provide the quickest and best approach. Ask at the Main Library Reference desk for more information on printed materials and the information to be found there.

Census Materials for Experts in Data Downloading & Manipulation

These sites offer Census data and are recommended for experts in data downloading and manipulation..

Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research
Consortium for International Earth Science Information Network
Census Data Access Tools

 

Go directly to explanation of How to Find Tract Numbers

Go directly to the Census Tract Locator (You must enter a zip code and the first letters of a street in the area of the tract you wish to study. You will be given a list of tract areas and can select the one desired. You can also enter a specific address and find out the tract number).

Census Data

Age Groups, Single Years of Age, Aged
Ancestry, Foreign Born, Citizenship
Children and Youth
Disability
Education, Educational Attainment, School Enrollment
Family, Households, Marital Status, Living Arrangements, Fertility
Group Quarters - Institutions, Colleges, Nursing Homes, Correctional Facilities
Health Insurance
Housing, Housing Units, Costs, & Equipment
Income, Wealth, Assets, Poverty, Public Assistance
Labor, Industry, Occupation
Land Area, Population Density
Maps - Census Maps
Migration, Moving, Mobility, Commuting, Transportation
Population Projections & Estimates
Population Rankings
Population - Retrospective and Historical
Race & Hispanic Origin
Veteran Status
Voting & Registration

 

 

AGE GROUPS,
SINGLE YEARS OF AGE,
AGED

NOTE: For 1990, single Years of Age are only available at the state level and can be found only in print volumes (Main Library Reference, General Characteristics, HA2011990A558).

 

1990 Data from the Decennial Census

 

User-Friendly site. Recommended as a first source for all the following areas:
U.S., States, Counties, Cities (within city limits), Metropolitan Areas (MA's - MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's), Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups. American Indian Areas
Choose 1990 Census of Population and Housing. (Has no cross-tabulations. For cross-tabulations such as "Age and Income" use "Other Options" below).

 

NOTES -- MA's can broadly be defined as metropolitan areas, consisting of city and surrounding heavily populated counties (all of county is included, even rural parts of county). Sub-types can broadly be defined as Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA's - city 50,000+ and total area population of 100,000+), Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA - an MSA with a population of one million or more. This area is then subdivided into one Primary Metropolitan Statistical Areas plus balance of MSA, or into several or more PMSA's).

For Tracts (3,000 to 4,000 people) and Block Groups (about 400 people), you must choose County first (after you have chosen a Tract, you will be given an option for Block Groups). In order to choose the Tract you want, you must have a Tract number. In order to choose the Block Group you want, you must have both a Tract and Block Group number. To find out how to get Tract and Block Group numbers, click here.

Other Options for the Above Areas

Census Lookup Choose STF1A (Site will disappear June 1999)

American Factfinder (new Census site).

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing
Choose STF1 - full count
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse" and select type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create."

 

CD-ROM in Main Library Microforms Department

States, Counties, Cities, Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups and

American Indian Areas. Ask for STF1A for your State. (Ohio disk is already mounted. Go to Census computer in Microforms area and choose STF1A from the menu.).

U.S., Regions, MA's (MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's),
For all States, including Ohio, ask for STF1C

 

 

Urbanized Areas - (central city plus contiguous surrounding urban areas). Only available from the Census American Factfinder site.

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing.
Choose STF1 - full count
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, housing, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse"
Choose type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create"

CD-ROM also available. Go to Microforms desk and ask for STF1C

 

 

Zip Codes Also on CD-ROM. Ask at the Microforms desk for STF3B.

Congressional Districts. Also available on CD-ROM. Ask for STF3D at Main Library Microforms desk.

School Districts

Special Subject Reports and Other Reports

 

Older Population of the U.S. - Available on CD-ROM (U.S., Regions, States). Ask for SSTF-19 at Microforms Desk.

Special Tabulation on Aging - (U.S., States, Counties, Townships, tracts, and block groups)
Ask for AOA for your state at Microforms desk.

Housing of the Elderly. On CD-ROM. Ask for SSTF8.

 

Data After 1990 - Updates

 

Estimates Projections, and Unpublished Data from the Current Population Survey (CPS) national, state, and other areas.

Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) may also provides some updated information on age as related to other characteristics.

Current Population Reports. Choose "Population." Also in print form.

A new Census survey, the American Community Survey, will eventually provide a yearly update of Census data. At present it is available only for selected states, including Ohio. To see whether the area you want is available try ACS

 

 

 

 

 

ANCESTRY

 

1990 Data from the Decennial Census

 

User-Friendly site. Recommended as a first source for all the following areas:
U.S., States, Counties, Cities (within city limits), Metropolitan Areas (MA's - MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's), Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups. American Indian Areas
Choose 1990 Census of Population and Housing. (Has no cross-tabulations. For cross-tabulations such as "Age and Income" use "Other Options" below).

 

NOTES -- MA's can broadly be defined as metropolitan areas, consisting of city and surrounding heavily populated counties (all of county is included, even rural parts of county). Sub-types can broadly be defined as Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA's - city 50,000+ and total area population of 100,000+), Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA - an MSA with a population of one million or more. This area is then subdivided into one Primary Metropolitan Statistical Areas plus balance of MSA, or into several or more PMSA's).

For Tracts (3,000 to 4,000 people) and Block Groups (about 400 people), you must choose County first (after you have chosen a Tract, you will be given an option for Block Groups). In order to choose the Tract you want, you must have a Tract number. In order to choose the Block Group you want, you must have both a Tract and Block Group number. To find out how to get Tract and Block Group numbers, click here.

Other Options for the Above Areas

Census Lookup Choose STF3A (Site will disappear June 1999)

American Factfinder (new Census site).

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing
Choose STF3 - sample
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse" and select type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create."

 

CD-ROM in Main Library Microforms Department

States, Counties, Cities, Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups and

American Indian Areas. Ask for STF3A for your State. (Ohio disk is already mounted. Go to Census computer in Microforms area and choose STF3A from the menu.).

U.S., Regions, MA's (MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's).
For all States, including Ohio, ask for STF3C-1

 

 

Urbanized Areas - (central city plus contiguous surrounding urban areas). Only available from the Census American Factfinder site.

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing.
Choose STF3 - sample
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, housing, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse"
Choose type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create"

CD-ROM also available. Go to Microforms desk and ask for STF3C-2

 

Block (individual blocks) - Ancestry is not available for blocks..

Zip Codes Also on CD-ROM. Ask at the Microforms desk for STF3B.

Congressional Districts. Also available on CD-ROM. Ask for STF3D at Main Library Microforms desk.

School Districts - Ancestry is not available for school districts.

 

Special Subject Reports

 

Ancestry of the Population (U.S., Regions, States). Also available on CD-ROM. Ask at Microforms desk for SSTF2.

Foreign Born (U.S., Regions, States). Also available on CD-ROM. Ask at Microforms desk for SSTF1.

 

 

Data After 1990 - Updates

 

Foreign Born and Citizenship- Data from the Current Population Survey

A new Census survey, the American Community Survey, will eventually provide a yearly update of Census data. At present it is available only for selected states, including Ohio. To see whether the area you want is available try ACS

 

CHILDREN,

 

1990 Data from the Decennial Census

 

User-Friendly site. Recommended as a first source for all the following areas:
U.S., States, Counties, Cities (within city limits), Metropolitan Areas (MA's - MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's), Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups. American Indian Areas
Choose 1990 Census of Population and Housing. (Has no cross-tabulations. For cross-tabulations such as "Age and Income" use "Other Options" below).

 

NOTES -- MA's can broadly be defined as metropolitan areas, consisting of city and surrounding heavily populated counties (all of county is included, even rural parts of county). Sub-types can broadly be defined as Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA's - city 50,000+ and total area population of 100,000+), Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA - an MSA with a population of one million or more. This area is then subdivided into one Primary Metropolitan Statistical Areas plus balance of MSA, or into several or more PMSA's).

For Tracts (3,000 to 4,000 people) and Block Groups (about 400 people), you must choose County first (after you have chosen a Tract, you will be given an option for Block Groups). In order to choose the Tract you want, you must have a Tract number. In order to choose the Block Group you want, you must have both a Tract and Block Group number. To find out how to get Tract and Block Group numbers, click here.

Other Options for the Above Areas

Census Lookup Choose STF1A. Also try STF3A (Site will disappear June 1999)

American Factfinder (new Census site).

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing
Choose STF1-full count. (Also try STF3-sample)
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse" and select type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create."

 

CD-ROM in Main Library Microforms Department

States, Counties, Cities, Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups and

American Indian Areas. Ask for STF1A and STF3A for your State. (Ohio disk is already mounted. Go to Census computer in Microforms area and choose STF1A from the menu. Also try STF3A).

U.S., Regions, MA's (MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's),
For all States, including Ohio, ask for STF1C and STF3C-1

 

 

Urbanized Areas - (central city plus contiguous surrounding urban areas). Only available from the Census American Factfinder site.

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing.
Choose STF1A (Also try STF3A)
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, housing, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse"
Choose type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create"

CD-ROM also available. Go to Microforms desk and ask for STF1C and STF3C-2

.

Blocks (individual blocks) - Only age "under 18" is available for individual blocks. On CD-ROM at Main Library Microforms Desk. Ask for STF1B.

Zip Codes Also on CD-ROM. Ask at the Microforms desk for STF3B. .

Congressional Districts. Also available on CD-ROM. Ask for STF at Main Library Microforms desk.

School Districts

Special Subject Reports and Other Reports

 

Education in the United States - Available on CD-ROM (U.S., Regions, States, MA's). Ask for SSTF6 at Microforms desk.

 

 

 

Data After 1990 - Updates

 

Estimates Projections, and Unpublished Data from the Current Population Survey (CPS) national, state, and other areas.

Current Population Reports Series publishes many reports on children. Choose "Population." (Requires Adobe Acrobat) (Also in print form.)

Current Population Survey (CPS) (unpublished survey) also provides some updated information on children.

Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) also provides some updated information on children.

A new Census survey, the American Community Survey, will eventually provide a yearly update of Census data. At present it is available only for selected states, including Ohio. To see whether the area you want is available try ACS

 

 

 

 

DISABILITY

 

1990 Data from the Decennial Census

 

 

User-Friendly site. Recommended as a first source for all the following areas:
U.S., States, Counties, Cities (within city limits), Metropolitan Areas (MA's - MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's), Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups. American Indian Areas
Choose 1990 Census of Population and Housing. (Has no cross-tabulations. For cross-tabulations such as "Age and Income" use "Other Options" below).

 

NOTES -- MA's can broadly be defined as metropolitan areas, consisting of city and surrounding heavily populated counties (all of county is included, even rural parts of county). Sub-types can broadly be defined as Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA's - city 50,000+ and total area population of 100,000+), Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA - an MSA with a population of one million or more. This area is then subdivided into one Primary Metropolitan Statistical Areas plus balance of MSA, or into several or more PMSA's).

For Tracts (3,000 to 4,000 people) and Block Groups (about 400 people), you must choose County first (after you have chosen a Tract, you will be given an option for Block Groups). In order to choose the Tract you want, you must have a Tract number. In order to choose the Block Group you want, you must have both a Tract and Block Group number. To find out how to get Tract and Block Group numbers, click here.

Other Options for the Above Areas

Census Lookup Choose STF3A (Site will disappear June 1999)

American Factfinder (new Census site).

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing
Choose STF3 - sample
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse" and select type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create."

 

CD-ROM in Main Library Microforms Department

States, Counties, Cities, Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups and

American Indian Areas. Ask for STF3A for your State. (Ohio disk is already mounted. Go to Census computer in Microforms area and choose STF3A from the menu.).

U.S., Regions, MA's (MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's),
For all States, including Ohio, ask for STF3C-1

 

 

Urbanized Areas - (central city plus contiguous surrounding urban areas). Only available from the Census American Factfinder site.

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing.
Choose STF3
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, housing, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse"
Choose type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create"

CD-ROM also available. Go to Microforms desk and ask for STF3C-2 Block Groups. Disability is not available for Block Groups.

 

 

Blocks (individual blocks) - Disability is not available for individual blocks.

Zip Codes Also on CD-ROM. Ask at the Microforms desk for STF3B.

Congressional Districts. Also available on CD-ROM. Ask for STF at Main Library Microforms desk.

School Districts No disability available for school districts.

Special Subject Reports and Other Reports

 

 

Characteristics of Adults with Work Disabilities (U.S., States, Counties (50,000 plus) and MSA's. On CD-Rom. Ask at Microforms desk for SSTF4.

Model-Based Estimates of the Prevalence of Specific Disabilities for States and Counties

.

Data After 1990 - Updates

 

Current Population Survey unpublished data.

Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) also provides some updated information on disability.

Current Population Reports Series may publish occasional reports on disability. Choose "Population." (Also in print form.)

A new Census survey, the American Community Survey, will eventually provide a yearly update of Census data. At present it is available only for selected states, including Ohio. To see whether the area you want is available try ACS

 

 

EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, SCHOOL ENROLLMENT

 

1990 Data from the Decennial Census

 

 

User-Friendly site. Recommended as a first source for all the following areas:
U.S., States, Counties, Cities (within city limits), Metropolitan Areas (MA's - MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's), Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups. American Indian Areas
Choose 1990 Census of Population and Housing. (Has no cross-tabulations. For cross-tabulations such as "Age and Income" use "Other Options" below).

 

NOTES -- MA's can broadly be defined as metropolitan areas, consisting of city and surrounding heavily populated counties (all of county is included, even rural parts of county). Sub-types can broadly be defined as Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA's - city 50,000+ and total area population of 100,000+), Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA - an MSA with a population of one million or more. This area is then subdivided into one Primary Metropolitan Statistical Areas plus balance of MSA, or into several or more PMSA's).

For Tracts (3,000 to 4,000 people) and Block Groups (about 400 people), you must choose County first (after you have chosen a Tract, you will be given an option for Block Groups). In order to choose the Tract you want, you must have a Tract number. In order to choose the Block Group you want, you must have both a Tract and Block Group number. To find out how to get Tract and Block Group numbers, click here.

Other Options for the Above Areas

Census Lookup Choose STF3A (Site will disappear June 1999)

American Factfinder (new Census site).

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing
Choose STF3A
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse" and select type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create."

 

CD-ROM in Main Library Microforms Department

States, Counties, Cities, Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups and

American Indian Areas. Ask for STF3A for your State. (Ohio disk is already mounted. Go to Census computer in Microforms area and choose STF3A from the menu.).

U.S., Regions, MA's (MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's),
For all States, including Ohio, ask for STF3C-1

 

 

Urbanized Areas - (central city plus contiguous surrounding urban areas). Only available from the Census American Factfinder site.

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing.
Choose STF3 - sample
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, housing, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse"
Choose type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create"

CD-ROM also available. Go to Microforms desk and ask for STF3C-2

 

Blocks (individual blocks) - Education data is not available for blocks

Zip Codes Also on CD-ROM. Ask at the Microforms desk for STF3B.

Congressional Districts. Also available on CD-ROM. Ask for STF at Main Library Microforms desk.

School Districts

Special Subject Reports and Other Reports

 

Education in the United States - Available on CD-ROM (U.S., Regions, States, MA's). Ask for SSTF6 at Microforms desk.

Earnings by Occupation and Education (U.S., states, and MA's 50,000plus). Also on CD-ROM. Ask at Microforms desk for SSTF22.

 

 

Data After 1990 - Updates

 

Education, Educational Attainment & School Enrollment from the Current Population Survey

Estimates Projections, and Unpublished Data from the Current Population Survey (CPS) national, state, and other areas.

Current Population Reports Series publishes many reports on education. Choose "Population." (Also in print form.)

Current Population Survey (CPS) (unpublished survey) also provides some updated information on education.

Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) also provides some updated information on education.

A new Census survey, the American Community Survey, will eventually provide a yearly update of Census data. At present it is available only for selected states, including Ohio. To see whether the area you want is available try ACS

 

 

 

 

FAMILY, MARITAL STATUS, LIVING ARRANGEMENTS, HOUSEHOLDS, FERTILITY

 

1990 Data from the Decennial Census

 

 

User-Friendly site. Recommended as a first source for all the following areas:
U.S., States, Counties, Cities (within city limits), Metropolitan Areas (MA's - MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's), Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups. American Indian Areas
Choose 1990 Census of Population and Housing. (Has no cross-tabulations. For cross-tabulations such as "Age and Income" use "Other Options" below).

 

NOTES -- MA's can broadly be defined as metropolitan areas, consisting of city and surrounding heavily populated counties (all of county is included, even rural parts of county). Sub-types can broadly be defined as Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA's - city 50,000+ and total area population of 100,000+), Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA - an MSA with a population of one million or more. This area is then subdivided into one Primary Metropolitan Statistical Areas plus balance of MSA, or into several or more PMSA's).

For Tracts (3,000 to 4,000 people) and Block Groups (about 400 people), you must choose County first (after you have chosen a Tract, you will be given an option for Block Groups). In order to choose the Tract you want, you must have a Tract number. In order to choose the Block Group you want, you must have both a Tract and Block Group number. To find out how to get Tract and Block Group numbers, click here.

Other Options for the Above Areas

Census Lookup Choose STF1A. Also try STF3A for Fertility, Living Arrangements, and more detail on families and households. (Site will disappear June 1999)

American Factfinder (new Census site).

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing
Choose STF1A (Also try STF3A for Fertility, Living Arrangements, and more details on Family and Households.
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse" and select type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create."

 

CD-ROM in Main Library Microforms Department

States, Counties, Cities, Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups and

American Indian Areas. Ask for STF1A ,and also STF3A for Fertility, Living Arrangements, and more detail on Families and Households for your State. (Ohio disk is already mounted. Go to Census computer in Microforms area and choose STF1A from the menu) Also try STF3A).

U.S., Regions, MA's (MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's),
For all States, including Ohio, ask for STF1C and also STF3C-1 for Fertility, Living Arrangements, and more detail on Families and Households.

 

 

Urbanized Areas - (central city plus contiguous surrounding urban areas). Only available from the Census American Factfinder site.

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing.
Choose STF1 - full count (also try STF3 for Fertility, Living Arrangements, and more detail on Families and Households - sample)
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, housing, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse"
Choose type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create"

CD-ROM also available. Go to Microforms desk and ask for STF3C-2

.

Blocks (individual blocks) - Some household data are available for individual blocks. On CD-ROM at Main Library Microforms Desk. Ask for STF1B.

Zip Codes Also on CD-ROM. Ask at the Microforms desk for STF3B. .

Congressional Districts. Also available on CD-ROM. Ask for STF at Main Library Microforms desk.

School Districts

Special Subject Reports and Other Reports

 

 

Fertility (U.S. & states) - On CD-ROM. Ask at Microforms desk for SSTF16.

 

 

Data After 1990 - Updates

 

Fertility

Marital Status and Living Arrangements

Marriage and Divorce

Current Population Reports Series occasionally publishes reports on family, households, living arrangements, and fertility.. Choose "Population." (Also in print form.)

Current Population Survey (CPS) (unpublished survey) also provides some updated information on family. See also CPS Data on Families

Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) also provides some updated information on family.

A new Census survey, the American Community Survey, will eventually provide a yearly update of Census data. At present it is available only for selected states, including Ohio. To see whether the area you want is available try ACS

 

 

 

 

GROUP QUARTERS - INSTITUTIONS, COLLEGES, NURSING HOMES, HOMELESS

 

1990 Data from the Decennial Census

 

 

User-Friendly site. Recommended as a first source for all the following areas:
U.S., States, Counties, Cities (within city limits), Metropolitan Areas (MA's - MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's), Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups. American Indian Areas
Choose 1990 Census of Population and Housing. (Has no cross-tabulations. For cross-tabulations such as "Age and Income" use "Other Options" below).

 

NOTES -- MA's can broadly be defined as metropolitan areas, consisting of city and surrounding heavily populated counties (all of county is included, even rural parts of county). Sub-types can broadly be defined as Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA's - city 50,000+ and total area population of 100,000+), Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA - an MSA with a population of one million or more. This area is then subdivided into one Primary Metropolitan Statistical Areas plus balance of MSA, or into several or more PMSA's).

For Tracts (3,000 to 4,000 people) and Block Groups (about 400 people), you must choose County first (after you have chosen a Tract, you will be given an option for Block Groups). In order to choose the Tract you want, you must have a Tract number. In order to choose the Block Group you want, you must have both a Tract and Block Group number. To find out how to get Tract and Block Group numbers, click here.

Other Options for the Above Areas

Census Lookup Choose STF1A (Site will disappear June 1999)

American Factfinder (new Census site).

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing
Choose STF1-full count
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse" and select type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create."

 

CD-ROM in Main Library Microforms Department

States, Counties, Cities, Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups and

American Indian Areas. Ask for STF1A for your State. (Ohio disk is already mounted. Go to Census computer in Microforms area and choose STF1A from the menu.).

U.S., Regions, MA's (MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's),
For all States, including Ohio, ask for STF1C

 

 

Urbanized Areas - (central city plus contiguous surrounding urban areas). Only available from the Census American Factfinder site.

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing.
Choose STF1 - full count
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, housing, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse"
Choose type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create"

CD-ROM also available. Go to Microforms desk and ask for STF1C

 

Blocks (individual blocks) - No Group Quarters data is available for individual blocks

Zip Codes Also on CD-ROM. Ask at the Microforms desk for STF3B. .

Congressional Districts. Also available on CD-ROM. Ask for STF3D at Main Library Microforms desk.

School Districts

Special Subject Reports and Other Reports

 

None

 

 

Data After 1990 - Updates

 

Data on Group Quarters do not appear to be updated between Decennial Censuses. However the site for the Current Population Survey may be checked periodicaly. CPS Index of Topicsand CPS Analytical Research and Data Publications

 

A new Census survey, the American Community Survey, will eventually provide a yearly update of Census data. At present it is available only for selected states, including Ohio. To see whether the area you want is available try ACS. However, at this time, it does not appear that the survey will supply data on group quarters.

 

 

 

 

HEALTH INSURANCE

No data is taken on this in the Decennial Census. All data is derived from survey data as indicated below..

Data After 1990 - Updates

 

 

For general coverage of updated information on health insurance, see Health Insurance

Current Population Reports Series publishes reports on health insurance. Choose "Population." (Requires Adobe Acrobat(Also in print form.)

Current Population Survey (CPS) (unpublished survey) also provides some updated information on health insurance.

Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) also provides some updated information on health insurance.

 

 

 

HOUSING, HOUSING UNITS, COSTS, EQUIPMENT

 

1990 Data from the Decennial Census

 

 

User-Friendly site. Recommended as a first source for all the following areas:
U.S., States, Counties, Cities (within city limits), Metropolitan Areas (MA's - MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's), Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups. American Indian Areas
Choose 1990 Census of Population and Housing. (Has no cross-tabulations. For cross-tabulations such as "Age and Income" use "Other Options" below).

 

NOTES -- MA's can broadly be defined as metropolitan areas, consisting of city and surrounding heavily populated counties (all of county is included, even rural parts of county). Sub-types can broadly be defined as Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA's - city 50,000+ and total area population of 100,000+), Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA - an MSA with a population of one million or more. This area is then subdivided into one Primary Metropolitan Statistical Areas plus balance of MSA, or into several or more PMSA's).

For Tracts (3,000 to 4,000 people) and Block Groups (about 400 people), you must choose County first (after you have chosen a Tract, you will be given an option for Block Groups). In order to choose the Tract you want, you must have a Tract number. In order to choose the Block Group you want, you must have both a Tract and Block Group number. To find out how to get Tract and Block Group numbers, click here.

Other Options for the Above Areas

Census Lookup Choose STF1A. Also try STF1C (Site will disappear June 1999)

American Factfinder (new Census site).

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing
Choose STF1 - full count (Also try STF3 - sample)
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse" and select type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create."

 

CD-ROM in Main Library Microforms Department

States, Counties, Cities, Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups and

American Indian Areas. Ask for STF1A and STF3A for your State. (Ohio disk is already mounted. Go to Census computer in Microforms area and choose STF1A from the menu.). Also try STF3A

U.S., Regions, MA's (MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's)
For all States, including Ohio, ask for STF1C and STF3C-1

 

 

Urbanized Areas - (central city plus contiguous surrounding urban areas). Only available from the Census American Factfinder site.

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing.
Choose STF1 - full count (Also try STF3-sample)
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, housing, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse"
Choose type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create"

CD-ROM also available. Go to Microforms desk and ask for STF1C and STF3C-2

 

Block (individual blocks) - On CD-ROM. Ask at the Microforms desk for STF1B.

Zip Codes Also on CD-ROM. Ask at the Microforms desk for STF3B.

Congressional Districts. Also available on CD-ROM. Ask for STF3D at Main Library Microforms desk.

School Districts

Special Subject Reports and Other Reports

 

Metropolitan Housing Characteristics (U.S., regions, states, MA's). On CD-ROM. Ask for SSTF7 at Microforms desk.

Housing Characteristics of New Units (U.S., regions, states, MA's). On CD-ROM. Ask at Microforms desk for SSTF9

Mobile Homes (U.S., regions, states, Ma's). On CD-ROM. Ask at Microforms desk for SSTF10.

Condominium Housing (U.S., regions, states, MA's). On CD-ROM. Ask at Microforms desk for SSTF18. Housing of the Elderly. On CD-ROM. Ask at Microforms desk for SSTF8.

 

 

Data After 1990 - Updates

 

Housing updates

A new Census survey, the American Community Survey, will eventually provide a yearly update of Census data. At present it is available only for selected states, including Ohio. To see whether the area you want is available try ACS

 

 

 

INCOME, WEALTH, ASSETS, POVERTY, PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

 

1990 Data from the Decennial Census

 

User-Friendly site. Recommended as a first source for all the following areas:
U.S., States, Counties, Cities (within city limits), Metropolitan Areas (MA's - MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's), Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups. American Indian Areas
Choose 1990 Census of Population and Housing. (Has no cross-tabulations. For cross-tabulations such as "Age and Income" use "Other Options" below).

 

NOTES -- MA's can broadly be defined as metropolitan areas, consisting of city and surrounding heavily populated counties (all of county is included, even rural parts of county). Sub-types can broadly be defined as Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA's - city 50,000+ and total area population of 100,000+), Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA - an MSA with a population of one million or more. This area is then subdivided into one Primary Metropolitan Statistical Areas plus balance of MSA, or into several or more PMSA's).

For Tracts (3,000 to 4,000 people) and Block Groups (about 400 people), you must choose County first (after you have chosen a Tract, you will be given an option for Block Groups). In order to choose the Tract you want, you must have a Tract number. In order to choose the Block Group you want, you must have both a Tract and Block Group number. To find out how to get Tract and Block Group numbers, click here.

Other Options for the Above Areas

Census Lookup Choose STF3A (Site will disappear June 1999)

American Factfinder (new Census site).

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing
Choose STF3 - sample
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse" and select type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create."

 

CD-ROM in Main Library Microforms Department

States, Counties, Cities, Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups and

American Indian Areas. Ask for STF3A for your State. (Ohio disk is already mounted. Go to Census computer in Microforms area and choose STF3A from the menu.).

U.S., Regions, MA's (MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's),
For all States, including Ohio, ask for STF3C-1

 

 

Urbanized Areas - (central city plus contiguous surrounding urban areas). Only available from the Census American Factfinder site.

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing.
Choose STF3 - sample
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, housing, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse"
Choose type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create"

CD-ROM also available. Go to Microforms desk and ask for STF C

 

Blocks (individual blocks) - Income data not available for blocks.

Zip Codes Also on CD-ROM. Ask at the Microforms desk for STF3B. .

Congressional Districts. Also available on CD-ROM. Ask for STF at Main Library Microforms desk.

School Districts

Special Subject Reports and Other Reports

 

 

Poverty Areas in the United States (U.S., regions, states, MA's, counties, and central cities of MA's). On CD-ROM. Ask at Microforms desk for SSTF17.

Earnings by Occupation and Education (U.S., regions, states, MA's of 500,000 plus). On CD- ROM. Ask at Microforms desk for SSTF22.

 

 

Data After 1990 - Updates

 

For general information on income updates, try Income

For data from the Current Population Survey, see Income and for public assistance data, see Public Assistance

For updates on poverty, try Poverty

For updates on public assistance, try Program Participation

For updates on wealth, try Wealth

 

Current Population Reports Series publishes many reports on income, etc.. Choose "Population." (Requires Adobe Acrobat) (Also in print form.)

Current Population Survey (CPS) (unpublished survey) also provides some updated information on income, etc.

Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) also provides some updated information on income, etc.

A new Census survey, the American Community Survey, will eventually provide a yearly update of Census data. At present it is available only for selected states, including Ohio. To see whether the area you want is available try ACS

 

 

 

 

LABOR, INDUSTRY, OCCUPATION

 

1990 Data from the Decennial Census

 

 

User-Friendly site. Recommended as a first source for all the following areas:
U.S., States, Counties, Cities (within city limits), Metropolitan Areas (MA's - MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's), Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups. American Indian Areas
Choose 1990 Census of Population and Housing. (Has no cross-tabulations. For cross-tabulations such as "Age and Income" use "Other Options" below).

 

NOTES -- MA's can broadly be defined as metropolitan areas, consisting of city and surrounding heavily populated counties (all of county is included, even rural parts of county). Sub-types can broadly be defined as Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA's - city 50,000+ and total area population of 100,000+), Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA - an MSA with a population of one million or more. This area is then subdivided into one Primary Metropolitan Statistical Areas plus balance of MSA, or into several or more PMSA's).

For Tracts (3,000 to 4,000 people) and Block Groups (about 400 people), you must choose County first (after you have chosen a Tract, you will be given an option for Block Groups). In order to choose the Tract you want, you must have a Tract number. In order to choose the Block Group you want, you must have both a Tract and Block Group number. To find out how to get Tract and Block Group numbers, click here.

Other Options for the Above Areas

Census Lookup Choose STF3A (Site will disappear June 1999)

American Factfinder (new Census site).

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing
Choose STF3 - sample
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse" and select type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create."

 

CD-ROM in Main Library Microforms Department

States, Counties, Cities, Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups and

American Indian Areas. Ask for STF3A for your State. (Ohio disk is already mounted. Go to Census computer in Microforms area and choose STF3A from the menu.).

U.S., Regions, MA's (MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's),
For all States, including Ohio, ask for STF3C-1

 

 

Urbanized Areas - (central city plus contiguous surrounding urban areas). Only available from the Census American Factfinder site.

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing.
Choose STF3-sample
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, housing, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse"
Choose type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create"

CD-ROM also available. Go to Microforms desk and ask for STF3C-2

 

Blocks (individual blocks) - Labor Force data not available for blocks.

Zip Codes Also on CD-ROM. Ask at the Microforms desk for STF3B. .

Congressional Districts. Also available on CD-ROM. Ask for STF3D at Main Library Microforms desk.

School Districts Only labor force status available.

Special Subject Reports and Other Reports

 

Education in the United States and Employment Status, Work Experience, and Veteran Status. On CD-ROM. Ask at Microforms desk for SSTF6.

Employment Status, Work Experience, and Veteran Status. On CD-ROM. Ask at Microforms desk for SSTF12.

Earnings by Occupation and Education (U.S., States, MA's of 500,000 plus). Also on CD-ROM. Ask at Microforms desk for SSTF22

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Special File Choose Equal Employment Opportunity File. Has detailed job descriptions for Counties, MA's, and places of 50,000 or more. Also available on CD-ROM . Ask at Microforms desk for EEO Special File.

Occupation and Industry (U.S., MA's, Counties). By detailed occupation. On CD-ROM. Ask at Microforms Desk for SSTF14.

 

 

Data After 1990 - Updates

 

Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population Survey

State and Metropolitan Area Unemployment

Local Area Unemployment

Employment and Earnings

Labor Force Statistics

Estimates Projections, and Unpublished Data from the Current Population Survey (CPS) national, state, and other areas.

Current Population Reports Series publishes occasional reports. Choose "Population." (Also in print form.)

Current Population Survey (CPS) (unpublished survey) also provides much updated information

Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) also provides some updated information.

A new Census survey, the American Community Survey, will eventually provide a yearly update of Census data. At present it is available only for selected states, including Ohio. To see whether the area you want is available try ACS

 

 

 

 

LAND AREA, POPULATION DENSITY

 

1990 Data from the Decennial Census

 

Land Area and Population Density This site covers States, Counties, MA's, and places. Also gives retrospective size and density figures.

Tracts - Land area is only available for tracts in print form. See the print volumes in Main Library Reference at HA2011990A56731993.

Urbanized Areas - (central city plus contiguous surrounding urban areas). No land area in electronic form could be found for urbanized areas. It will, however, be available in printed form in Population and Housing Unit Counts Main Library Reference HA2011990A5675.

 

Block Groups Land area is not available for Block Groups.

Blocks (individual blocks) -Land area is not available for blocks.

Zip Codes Also on CD-ROM. Ask at the Microforms desk for STF3B. .

Congressional Districts. Also available on CD-ROM. Ask for STF3D at Main Library Microforms desk.

School Districts - In "Administrative Detailed Report".

Special Subject Reports and Other Reports

 

None

 

 

 

 

MAPS - CENSUS MAPS FOR DIFFERENT AREAS

 

The most user-friendly site for Census maps is probably Reference Maps (Choose "Reference Maps" from "Maps"). This site says that maps may be obtained for States, Counties, Cities, Metropolitan Areas (MA's), Urbanized Areas, Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups, Congressional Districts, and American Indian Areas.

Potential problems with "Reference Maps"

Be sure that no more than one area is selected at a time. If you want to start a new area, click on all dots to "clear" previous selection. Be patient, as you may have to wait between steps.

 

Census Tract and Block Group Maps

 

Choose "Reference Maps" under Maps, then choose "geographical areas - browse."

Select State

Click on dot. Then click on plus to initiate action.

Select "County"

Click on dot. Then click on plus to initiate action

Choose desired County

Click on dot. Then click on plus to initiate action

Select "Census Tract"

Click on plus to initiate action

Choose desired Census Tract

Click on dot. Then click on plus to initiate action.

 

 

If you do not want to go further to Block Groups, click on "view" to left of screen and your map should appear. For Block Groups continue below.

 

Select "Block Groups"

Click on plus to initiate action

Select desired Block Group and click on "view" to left of screen.

 

However, while these maps will give boundaries and numbers such as Tract numbers, they do not appear to provide street names. In order to interpret boundaries, you may need a street map of the corresponding area. For this, try the Maps and Directions or MapQuest.

 

 

Finding Tract and Block Group Numbers

 

There are several methods to find the number of the tract you want.

 

Franklin County, Columbus, and Ohio

Come to the Main Library Reference Area. There is a large map of Columbus with tracts posted on the wall. We also have available in the Reference Office tract and block maps for Ohio. We also have a Census Tract Street Locator for Franklin County in print form on the Reference Desk Census Shelf. You can look up a particular address and see what tract it is in.

 

All Tracts in Other U.S. States

Use the Census Tract Locator available from CENSTATS.(You may also use this for Ohio if desired). You must enter a zip code and the first letters of a street in the area of the tract you wish to study. You will be given a list of tract areas and can select the one desired. You can also enter a specific address and find out the tract number.

• The Census Tract Street Locator is also available on CD-ROM. Ask for it at the Main Library Microforms desk.

 

Census Tract Maps in Print and Microfiche

 

Ohio

Maps of Ohio Tracts are available in the Reference Office on the Office Census Shelf. A large Tract map of Franklin County is posted on the wall near the Reference Office.

Other States

Tract maps for other states are on microfiche. Go to Main Library Microforms to the microfiche ASI set at HA203A196. Look in the drawer for 1993 at No. 2551-10. Tract maps can also be found online at American Factfinder, as described above..

 

 

Block Groups Maps in Print

Block Group maps down to the individual Block level with street names, for the Columbus MSA (Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, and Madison County) are in Steve's office. These are the only Block Group and Individual Block maps available in paper format.

 

Blocks - Individual Block maps

A large Individual Block map with Block numbers for Franklin County can be found on the wall near the Reference Office. This map is hard to use because of lack of street names. A better option is the Block Group maps mentioned above for Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, and Madison County. These go down to the Individual Block level and have street names. For other areas, a special program is being purchased by Steve Rogers.

 

 

 

 

MIGRATION, MOVING, MOBILITY, COMMUTING

 

1990 Data from the Decennial Census

 

 

User-Friendly site. Recommended as a first source for all the following areas:
U.S., States, Counties, Cities (within city limits), Metropolitan Areas (MA's - MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's), Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups. American Indian Areas
Choose 1990 Census of Population and Housing. (Has no cross-tabulations. For cross-tabulations such as "Age and Income" use "Other Options" below).

 

NOTES -- MA's can broadly be defined as metropolitan areas, consisting of city and surrounding heavily populated counties (all of county is included, even rural parts of county). Sub-types can broadly be defined as Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA's - city 50,000+ and total area population of 100,000+), Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA - an MSA with a population of one million or more. This area is then subdivided into one Primary Metropolitan Statistical Areas plus balance of MSA, or into several or more PMSA's).

For Tracts (3,000 to 4,000 people) and Block Groups (about 400 people), you must choose County first (after you have chosen a Tract, you will be given an option for Block Groups). In order to choose the Tract you want, you must have a Tract number. In order to choose the Block Group you want, you must have both a Tract and Block Group number. To find out how to get Tract and Block Group numbers, click here.

Other Options for the Above Areas

Census Lookup Choose STF3A (Site will disappear June 1999)

American Factfinder (new Census site).

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing
Choose STF3 - sample
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse" and select type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create."

 

CD-ROM in Main Library Microforms Department

States, Counties, Cities, Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups and

American Indian Areas. Ask for STF3A for your State. (Ohio disk is already mounted. Go to Census computer in Microforms area and choose STF3A from the menu.).

U.S., Regions, MA's (MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's),
For all States, including Ohio, ask for STF3C-1

 

 

Urbanized Areas - (central city plus contiguous surrounding urban areas). Only available from the Census American Factfinder site.

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing.
Choose STF3-sample
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, housing, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse"
Choose type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create"

CD-ROM also available. Go to Microforms desk and ask for STF3C-2

 

Blocks (individual blocks) - No migration or moving available for blocks.

Zip Codes Also on CD-ROM. Ask at the Microforms desk for STF3B. .

Congressional Districts. Also available on CD-ROM. Ask for STF3D at Main Library Microforms desk.

School Districts. No migration or moving available for School Districts.

Special Subject Reports and Other Reports

 

County-toCounty Migration Flow File ((States, counties in States, and Townships in some New England States). On CD-ROM. Ask at Microforms desk by title.

Geographic Mobility in the United States (U.S., States, MA's). On CD-ROM. Ask at Microforms Desk for SSTF15.

 

Data After 1990 - Updates

 

Migration

Journey to Work

Current Population Reports Series publishes many reports. Choose "Population." (Also in print form.)

Current Population Survey (CPS) (unpublished survey) also provides some updated information on geographical mobility.

Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) also provides some updated information on migration and mobility.

A new Census survey, the American Community Survey, will eventually provide a yearly update of Census data. At present it is available only for selected states, including Ohio. To see whether the area you want is available try ACS

 

 

 

 

 

POPULATION - PROJECTIONS & ESTIMATES

 

No projections and estimates as such are given in the Decennial Census. However, the data are used later to prepare estimates and projections. Special survey data are also used to prepare estimates and projections. These estimates and projections are found in the P-25 Series, Estimates and Projections.(also in print form).

Population Estimates and Projections by Age, Sex, and Race, 1990-1997.

Estimates

Projections

Current Population Reports Series publishes many reports. Choose "Population." (Also in print form.)

Current Population Survey (CPS) (unpublished survey) also provides updated estimates for many population characteristics.

A new Census survey, the American Community Survey, will eventually provide a yearly update of Census data. It includes estimated population based on survey data. At present it is available only for selected states, including Ohio. To see whether the area you want is available try ACS

 

 

 

POPULATION - DEMOGRAPHIC RANKINGS

 

Population and other demographic rankings are found in the sources below. (Also in print form).

City and County Data Book

State and Metropolitan Area Data Book

 

 

 

POPULATION - RETROSPECTIVE: HISTORICAL CENSUS

DATA

 

The best collection of historical Census data can be found at the site below.

Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research. United States Historical Census Browser.
An additional site is Selected Historical Census Data

 

 

RACE - BLACK, HISPANIC, NATIVE AMERICAN, ASIAN AMERICAN

 

1990 Data from the Decennial Census

 

 

User-Friendly site. Recommended as a first source for all the following areas:
U.S., States, Counties, Cities (within city limits), Metropolitan Areas (MA's - MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's), Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups. American Indian Areas
Choose 1990 Census of Population and Housing. (Has no cross-tabulations. For cross-tabulations such as "Age and Income" use "Other Options" below).

 

NOTES -- MA's can broadly be defined as metropolitan areas, consisting of city and surrounding heavily populated counties (all of county is included, even rural parts of county). Sub-types can broadly be defined as Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA's - city 50,000+ and total area population of 100,000+), Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA - an MSA with a population of one million or more. This area is then subdivided into one Primary Metropolitan Statistical Areas plus balance of MSA, or into several or more PMSA's).

For Tracts (3,000 to 4,000 people) and Block Groups (about 400 people), you must choose County first (after you have chosen a Tract, you will be given an option for Block Groups). In order to choose the Tract you want, you must have a Tract number. In order to choose the Block Group you want, you must have both a Tract and Block Group number. To find out how to get Tract and Block Group numbers, click here.

Other Options for the Above Areas

Census Lookup Choose STF1A (Site will disappear June 1999)

American Factfinder (new Census site).

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing
Choose STF1-full count
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse" and select type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create."

 

CD-ROM in Main Library Microforms Department

States, Counties, Cities, Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups and

American Indian Areas. Ask for STF1A for your State. (Ohio disk is already mounted. Go to Census computer in Microforms area and choose STF1A from the menu.).

U.S., Regions, MA's (MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's),
For all States, including Ohio, ask for STF1C

 

 

Urbanized Areas - (central city plus contiguous surrounding urban areas). Only available from the Census American Factfinder site.

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing.
Choose STF1A
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, housing, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse"
Choose type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create"

CD-ROM also available. Go to Microforms desk and ask for STF1C

 

Block (individual blocks) - On CD-ROM. Ask at the Microforms desk for STF1B.

Zip Codes Also on CD-ROM. Ask at the Microforms desk for STF3B.

Congressional Districts. Also available on CD-ROM. Ask for STF3D at Main Library Microforms desk.

School Districts

Special Subject Reports and Other Reports

 

 

Persons of Hispanic Origin in the United States Also on CD-ROM. Ask at Microforms desk for SSTF3.

Characteristics of the Asian and Pacific Islander Population in the United States Also on CD-ROM. Ask at Microforms desk for SSTF5.

Characteristics of American Indians by Tribe and Language. On CD-ROM. Ask at Microforms desk for SSTF13. .

Characteristics of the Black Population. On CD-ROM. Ask at Microforms desk for SSTF21.

 

 

Data After 1990 - Updates

 

Estimates Projections, and Unpublished Data from the Current Population Survey (CPS) national, state, and other areas.

Hispanic Origin

Current Population Reports. Also in print form.

Current Population Survey (CPS) (unpublished survey) also provides much updated information

Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) also provides some updated information.

A new Census survey, the American Community Survey, will eventually provide a yearly update of Census data. At present it is available only for selected states, including Ohio. To see whether the area you want is available try ACS

 

 

 

 

VETERAN STATUS

 

1990 Data from the Decennial Census

 

 

User-Friendly site. Recommended as a first source for all the following areas:
U.S., States, Counties, Cities (within city limits), Metropolitan Areas (MA's - MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's), Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups. American Indian Areas
Choose 1990 Census of Population and Housing. (Has no cross-tabulations. For cross-tabulations such as "Age and Income" use "Other Options" below).

 

NOTES -- MA's can broadly be defined as metropolitan areas, consisting of city and surrounding heavily populated counties (all of county is included, even rural parts of county). Sub-types can broadly be defined as Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA's - city 50,000+ and total area population of 100,000+), Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA - an MSA with a population of one million or more. This area is then subdivided into one Primary Metropolitan Statistical Areas plus balance of MSA, or into several or more PMSA's).

For Tracts (3,000 to 4,000 people) and Block Groups (about 400 people), you must choose County first (after you have chosen a Tract, you will be given an option for Block Groups). In order to choose the Tract you want, you must have a Tract number. In order to choose the Block Group you want, you must have both a Tract and Block Group number. To find out how to get Tract and Block Group numbers, click here.

Other Options for the Above Areas

Census Lookup Choose STF3A (Site will disappear June 1999)

American Factfinder (new Census site).

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing
Choose STF3-sample
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse" and select type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create."

 

CD-ROM in Main Library Microforms Department

States, Counties, Cities, Townships, Towns, Tracts, Block Groups and

American Indian Areas. Ask for STF3A for your State. (Ohio disk is already mounted. Go to Census computer in Microforms area and choose STF3A from the menu.).

U.S., Regions, MA's (MSA's, PMSA's, CMSA's)
For all States, including Ohio, ask for STF3C-1

 

 

Urbanized Areas - (central city plus contiguous surrounding urban areas). Only available from the Census American Factfinder site.

Choose "Detailed Tables" from Population and Housing.
Choose STF3-sample
Choose "People"
Choose characteristic (age, race, housing, etc.)
Choose specific table
Choose "Geography - Browse"
Choose type of area you want
Select specific area
Choose "Create"

CD-ROM also available. Go to Microforms desk and ask for STF3C-2

.

Blocks (individual blocks) - Veteran status not available for blocks.

Zip Codes Also on CD-ROM. Ask at the Microforms desk for STF3B.

Congressional Districts. Also available on CD-ROM. Ask for STF at Main Library Microforms desk.

School Districts - Veteran Status is not available for School Districts.

 

Special Subject Reports and Other Reports

 

None

 

Data After 1990 - Updates

 

Employment Status of Vietnam-Era Veterans

Current Population Reports Series may occasionally publish some data on veterans. Choose "Population." (Also in print form.)

Current Population Survey (CPS) (unpublished survey) also provides regularly updated information on veterans. See also CPS Analytical Publications

 

Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) may provide some updated information.

A new Census survey, the American Community Survey, will eventually provide a yearly update of Census data. At present it is available only for selected states, including Ohio. To see whether the area you want is available try ACS

 

 

 

VOTING & REGISTRATION

 

No data is taken on this in the Decennial Census. All data is derived from survey data as indicated below..

 

Voting and Registration in Elections

Are There Differences in Registration and Voting Behavior Between Naturalized and Native-Born Americans?

 

 

 

Finding Tract and Block Group Numbers

There are several methods to find the number of the tract you want.

 

Franklin County, Columbus, and Ohio

Come to the Main Library Reference Area. There is a large map of Columbus with tracts posted on the wall. We also have available in the Reference Office tract and block maps for Ohio. We also have a Census Tract Street Locator for Franklin County in print form on the Reference Desk Census Shelf (1980 only). You can look up a particular address and see what tract it is in.

 

All Tracts in Other U.S. States

Use the Census Tract Locator 1990 available from CENSTATS.(You may also use this for Ohio if desired). You must enter a zip code and the first letters of a street in the area of the tract you wish to study. You will be given a list of tract areas and can select the one desired. You can also enter a specific address and find out the tract number.

• The Census Tract Street Locator is also available on CD-ROM. Ask for it at the Main Library Microforms desk.

 

 

Census Tract Maps

 

Ohio

Maps of Ohio Tracts and Blocks are available in the Reference Office. Tracts are on the Office Census Shelf and Block maps are in Steve's office.

Other States

Tract maps for other states are on microfiche. Go to Main Library Microforms to the microfiche ASI set at HA203A196. Look in the drawer for 1993 at No. 2551-10. Tract maps c an also be found online at American Factfinder. See special instructions for "Reference Maps.".

There will not be any street names on these maps. If you want maps with street name boundaries for areas outside Ohio, you will have to use those in microfiche at ASI HA203A196. Look in the 1993 drawer at No. 2551-10.