Census Bureau Tip Sheet

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Demographic

Census-Related

Historical Census Statistics on Population Totals by Race, 1790 to 1990, and by Hispanic Origin, 1970 to 1990, for Large Cities and Other Urban Places in the United States — Contains tabulations illustrating how racial and ethnic composition has changed over the years in 306 cities across the nation. It provides data collected at each census up to 1990 from the time they became available for the city. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of June 26.)

Survey-Related

Facts for Features: Back to School — Statistics from the Census Bureau’s demographic and economic subject areas pertaining to teachers, students and the reopening of the country’s schools. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of June 12.)

American Housing Survey for Selected Metropolitan Areas in 2004 — First statistics from this survey for 13 metropolitan areas, covering a wide variety of housing topics, e.g., presence of air-conditioning, housing costs and satisfaction with neighborhood. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of June 19.)

Data Collection for Quarterly Consumer Expenditure Survey — In July, Census Bureau interviewers will contact a national sample of randomly selected households in a survey that measures how much Americans spend on groceries, clothing, health care and housing. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of June 19.)

2004 Subcounty Population Estimates — Estimates of the population of the nation’s 19,465 incorporated places — cities, towns, villages and boroughs — as of July 1, 2004. Also included are population estimates for the nation’s minor civil divisions that have functioning governments. Rankings by extent of population growth are provided. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of June 26.)

Current Population Survey Data Collection — In July, Census Bureau field representatives will begin visiting randomly selected households for the Current Population Survey’s update of employment data. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of June 26.)

Facts for Features: Labor Day — Statistics from the Census Bureau’s demographic subject areas pertaining to the nation’s labor force. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of July 3).

Economic

Census-Related

2002 Economic Census: Geographic Area Series — Data for states, metropolitan areas, counties and cities — published by state and industry sector. Information on the number of establishments and employees; payroll; and sales and receipts or value of shipments. Released on a flow basis at <http://www.census.gov/econ/census02/guide/geosumm.htm>.

Broadcast/Photo/Multimedia

Radio

Profile America and Al Dia (Spanish) for July — Upcoming segments include “First American Zoo” (July 1), “Independence Day” (July 4) and “ZIP Codes” (July 5). The entire set of July daily features will go live on June 30 at <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/radio/paindex.html>.

Demographic

Survey-Related

Estimates of U.S. Population by Age, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin: July 1, 2004 — 6/9/05 — Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/population/005164.html>.

2003 Population Estimates for Metropolitan, Micropolitan and Combined Statistical Areas — 6/7/05 — July 1, 2003 estimates of the population of these areas, using the December 2003 Office of Management and Budget definitions. Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/population/www/estimates/metroarea.html>.

School Enrollment — Social and Economic Characteristics of Students: October 2003 — 6/1/05 — Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/education/005157.html>.

Economic

Survey-Related

2003 Annual Survey of Manufactures, Geographic Area Statistics — 6/7/05 — State-level data for industries down to the four-digit North American Industry Classification System level. Includes statistics on employment, payroll, value added by manufacture, cost of materials consumed, value of shipments and total capital expenditures. Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/mcd/asm-as3.html>.

Broadcast/Photo/Multimedia

Radio

Profile America and Al Dia (Spanish) for June — 5/31/05 — Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/radio/pajun.htm>.