Census Data Flashcards
1990, 2000, 2010 Respondents to Census by Mail
65% in 1990 & 2000 but 74% in 2010
Urbanized Area
Nucleus of 50,000+ people and core density of 1,000 people/square mile and adjoining area with 500 people/square mile - 68% of population
Urban Cluster
2,500-50,000 persons and population density of 1,000 people/square mile - 11% of population
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)
City/urbanized are of 50,000+ and total metro population of 100,000+
Micropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)
Population of 10,000-50,000 with social and economic integration
Consolidated MSA
Several PMSAs together (ex. Dallas-Fort Worth)
Census Track
Multiple block groups - 1,200-8,000 people.
Tribal Designated Statistical Area
Unit drawn by tribes that don’t have recognized land area
Threshold Population
For government eligibility
Public Use Microdata
Untabulated ACS data
US population between 1900-2010
Grew from 76 to 308 million
US population living in urban areas
81%
Fastest growing states
Arizona, Nevada, Utah
Average household size 2000-2010
Dropped from 3.1 to 2.59
Fastest growing metro areas
Palm Coast, FL St. George, UT Las Vegas, NV Raleigh-Cary, NC Fort Myers, FL Provo-Orem, UT Greeley, CO Austin, TX Myrtle Beach, SC Bend, OR
Median age 2010
37.2 years
Only state to lose population between 2000-2010
Michigan
10 most populous states
Make up 54% of population: CA TX NY FL IL PA OH MI GA NC
Percentage of population living in metropolitan & micropolitan areas as of 2010
86% in metro areas and additional 10% in micropolitan areas
Incorporated places that lost/gained population
Chicago City, IL lost 7%
San Antonio, TX gained 16%
Methodology of ACS
Distributed to 2.5% of households (1 every 5 years)
Low Income
Income does not exceed 80% of median area income
Very Low Income
Income does not exceed 50% of median area income
Baby Boomers
1946-1964
Generation X
1965-1976
Millennials
1977-2000 (majority in 80’s & 90’s)
Generation Z
2000+
Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA)
Core county with major city and adjacent counties related to major county via employment, transportation, etc.
Combined Statistical Areas (CSA)
2+ CBSAs combined
Principal City
Largest incorporated are in a CBSA but can be more than one.
Blocks
City block bounded by streets
Block Groups
Multiple blocks - 600-3,000 people
