1990 CENSUS DATA LOCATOR
Contents:
Instructions |
Questionnaire |
100% Geography |
100% Sources
Sample Geography |
Sample Sources |
Printed Reports |
CD-ROMS
Magnetic Tape Only |
Internet |
Maps
Last Updated on September 3, 1998
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- Determine whether your variables were asked on the
population or housing questionnaire. Population publications include only
population data elements. Housing publications may also include selected
population characteristics. Make a note of the appropriate
questionnaire. Census Questionnaire Facsimile
- Determine whether your variables were asked on the
100% or sample questionnaire. If one of the variables was asked on
the sample questionnaire, your source MUST come from the sample
category. Sample data usually includes variables asked in the 100%
questionnaire though in far less detail (e.g. fewer age breakdowns).
Click on the link for the appropriate 100%
or sample questionnaire.
- Click on the desired geographic level
using Geographic Concepts.
- You will be given a list of appropriate printed reports, CD-ROMs, magnetic tapes, or
Internet sites. Some Internet sites use several CD-ROM products so make a note of the
CD-ROM file if you are planning to use the Internet.
- Click on the source. The full title
and location will be given for printed publications, CD-ROMs, and magnetic tapes.
A direct connection is made to Internet sources. Click on the asterisks
for information about corresponding maps located in the
Documents Center. Consult the Map Library for the availability of
electronic maps.
Two questionnaires were used when the Census was conducted on
April 1, l990. A short form with population and housing items was
sent to each household in the United States. The long form with
additional questions was sent to 17% of all housing units. For a more
detailed list of the variables, see Census
Variable Definitions.
|
Population | Housing |
Household relationship | Number of units in structure |
Sex | Number of rooms in unit |
Race | Tenure (owned or rented) |
Age | Value of home or monthly |
Marital status | Rent paid |
Hispanic origin | Vacancy characteristics |
... | Congregate housing |
|
Population | Housing |
School enrollment | Year structure
built |
Educational attainment | Year moved into residence |
State or foreign country of birth | Source of water |
Citizenship and year of immigration | Sewage disposal |
Language spoken at home | Heating fuel |
Ancestry | Plumbing and kitchen facilities |
Place of residence 5 years ago | Number of bedrooms |
Veteran status | Farm residence |
Disability | Telephone |
Fertility | Vehicles available |
Place of work | Condominium status |
Journey to work | Shelter costs, including |
Year last worked | Utilities |
Industry | ... |
Occupation | ... |
Class of worker | ... |
Work experience in 1989 | ... |
Income/poverty in 1989 | ... |
Labor force status | ... |
Written by Grace York
Web version by Bob Summers and Grace York
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