U.S. Census Bureau

Children

Information about children is available from several data sources:

1. Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP)

Living Arrangements of Children

    Survey of Income and Program Participation, 2004 Wave 2

    Survey of Income and Program Participation, 2001 Wave 2

    Survey of Income and Program Participation, 1996 Wave 2

    Survey of Income and Program Participation, 1991 Wave 2

    Children’s Well-Being

    Survey of Income and Program Participation, 2004 Panel

    Survey of Income and Program Participation, 2001 Panel (Data collected in 2003)

    Survey of Income and Program Participation, 1996 Panels (Data collected in 1998 and 2000)

    Survey of Income and Program Participation, 1992 and 1993 Panels (Data collected in 1994)

2. Current Population Survey (CPS) Reports
Definitions and Explanations

See the detailed tables for various years, as well as the report listed below.

2002 March CPS

Children’s Living Arrangements and Characteristics

3. Census 2000

Census Briefs and Special Reports:

4. 1990 Census

1990 census information on children is available at the national, state, and sub-state levels. Use American FactFinder.

5. Estimates and Projections

Numbers of children at the national and state level.

6. Statistical Briefs

Census Briefs

Statistical Briefs

Other Related Topics

For Further Information

Contact: Fertility and Family Statistics Branch, U.S. Census Bureau, 301-763-2416.

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