LandView 5 contains selected Census 2000 demographic data from Summary File 1 (SF1) and maps based on the Census 2000 TIGER/Line® files for all states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. These maps show both streets and Census 2000 legal and statistical areas (including Census 2000 Urban/Rural delineations). LandView 5 also contains recent EPA and USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) data and maps. Special note to USGS GNIS users
Users of previous versions of LandView should note that LandView 5 will be limited to the information contained in Census 2000 SF1. This file includes statistical data on the following population items: sex, age, race, Hispanic or Latino origin, household relationship, and household and family characteristics. Housing items include occupancy status and tenure (whether the unit is owner- or renter-occupied). Sample of LandView 5 Census 2000 data. Census 2000 socio-economic data like education, occupation, income and poverty were not available for inclusion in LandView 5. LandView 6, which we plan to release in early 2004, will contain selected Summary File 3 data.
LandView 5 runs on Windows® 98, NT/2000, XP and Macintosh® operating systems. For more details see System Requirements. To get "hands-on" experience with this program, download the LandView 5 demo and tutorial. Reference materials such as the LandView 5 help and MARPLOT technical documentation can also be found on the demo and tutorial page.
For more specific information regarding the LandView 5 product see the product profile. [PDF]
Obtaining LandView 5
Because LandView 5 contains 10.4 gigabytes of data, it requires two DVDs (East/West). The two DVD-ROM set is packaged in a single jewel case and sells for $99. To facilitate cross state analysis, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota are on both the East and West DVDs. A national network version is now available.
Except for Texas, an individual state may be ordered on one CD-ROM for $60.00. For ordering information, go to the Home Page and click on the "Catalog" link.
For those interested in having 1990 and Census 2000 data, we are offering a subscription kit for $125.00 that includes LandView IV (1990 Census) and LandView 5.
The LandView 5 and MARPLOT ® software included on this disc were created by agencies of the U.S. Government and are in the public domain. They can be copied, used and distributed freely without the requirement for royalty payments or further permissions. However, the Census Bureau cannot provide technical support for products created by others using LandView.
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Comments or questions may be sent to: landview@geo.census.gov
