Census Bureau Tip Sheet

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Demographic

Census-Related

Census Brief: Marital Status: 2000 — Patterns of marital status by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin; ratios of unmarried men to unmarried women; and changes in marital status observed since the 1950 census. Data summarized for the nation, regions, states, counties and cities with 100,000 or more people. (Scheduled for release on Oct. 20.)

Census Brief: The Arab Population: 2000 — National, regional, state, county and selected place-level data on people who reported an Arab ancestry in Census 2000, with additional information on the largest Arab groups. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Oct. 19.)

Migration by Race and Hispanic Origin: 1995 to 2000 — Examines and compares general mobility patterns and redistribution of people by race and Hispanic origin at the regional, division and state levels. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Oct. 26.)

Census 2000 Migration Data DVD — Consists of 121 ASCII files, showing migration data for various levels of geography, as well as demographic characteristics for families and households. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Oct. 26.)

Migration of the Young, Single and College Educated: 1995 to 2000 — One in a series of migration reports based on Census 2000 results examines where young college grads moved to over a five-year period. Data are for metropolitan areas. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Oct. 26.)

Census Brief: Structural and Occupancy Characteristics of American Homes: 2000 — A review of the types of American homes, when they were built, when householders moved in and number of occupants per room. The report includes state and selected local information and data on occupancy of housing units by nativity, race and ethnicity. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Nov. 2.)

Non-Census

Facts for Features: American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month (November) — Statistics from the Census Bureau’s demographic subject areas on the nation’s American Indian and Alaska native population, whom we celebrate in November. (Scheduled for release on Oct. 20.)

Fertility of American Women: June 2002 — Profiles current fertility patterns of American women by age, race, ethnicity, education, marital status, income and nativity. Also participation in labor force by fertility status. (Scheduled for release on Oct. 23.)

Facts for Features: Veterans Day — Statistics from the Census Bureau’s demographic subject areas celebrating the nation’s military veterans. (Scheduled for release on Oct. 28.)

Facts for Features: Thanksgiving Day — Statistics from the Census Bureau’s demographic and economic subject areas pertaining to Thanksgiving. (Scheduled for release on Nov. 13.)

Survey of Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates: 2000 — Estimates of median household income and poverty for the 50 states and the District of Columbia, and each of the 3,140 counties. Included are estimates of poor children under 18 and poor children ages 5-17 who are related to the householder. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Oct. 26.)

Custodial Mothers and Fathers and Their Child Support: 2001 — National data on single parents and their income between 1993 and 2001. The report also contains information on the impact of welfare reform on participation in public assistance programs. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Oct. 26.)

Children and the Households They Live In: 2000 — Social and economic characteristics of the nation’s 72 million children. Summary data for the nation, states and some large cities range from children living in their grandparents’ household to those living with foreign-born householders. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Nov. 9.)

Mini Historical Statistics — Series of 55 tables with historical statistics on demographic and economic topics such as population, education, immigration, crime, energy supply, stock prices and federal government receipts. Many of the tables contain data going back to 1900. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Nov. 9.

Economic

2002 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Employment and Payroll — Summary data on the number of employees and gross payrolls by government function for the nation, states and the District of Columbia. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Oct. 26.)

Receipt of Rental Subsidies: 1993 and 1999 — National estimates of government-sponsored programs providing direct and indirect rental assistance for low-income families. Includes housing assistance, food stamps, public assistance, employment transitions, income and family composition for years 1993 and 1999. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Oct. 26.)

Broadcast/Photo/Multimedia

Profile America’s daily radio features for November include “National American Indian Heritage Month” and “Veterans Day.” For these and other features for November, go to <www.census.gov>, click on the “Radio/TV/Multimedia” link to listen to or download audio files or read a transcript. Daily features in Spanish also are available at the same Web address. Click on Al Dia. (Scheduled for release Oct. 31.)

Photo

It’s Halloween — or, more properly, All Hallow’s Eve, the day before the Feast of All Saints. According to ancient Celtic tradition, it’s a time when witches, ghosts and other unsavory characters walk the earth for a day. Go to <http://www.census.gov> and click on “Photos,” then “Featured Photo of the Month” for a downloadable and publication-ready color photo to illustrate local news stories on this subject. (Scheduled for release Oct. 17.)

Multimedia

National Adoption Month — The multimedia Web page supports news reports and features keyed to the release of a Census Bureau report, Adopted Children and Stepchildren: 2000. The collection of downloadable digital media includes an audio news release and high-resolution stock photos with data references built into the captions. Streaming video will provide an opportunity to review interview segments and B-Roll. And a series of hot links will take visitors to additional Census Bureau data tables, briefs and reports. Visit the Census Bureau’s homepage at <www.census.gov> and look for the “Adoption” icon. (Scheduled for release Nov. 12.)

Television

National Adoption Month — A video news release, providing details from the Census 2000 brief about adopted children and their families, can be reviewed and ordered in broadcast formats on-line. Visit the Public Information Office homepage at <www.census.gov>and click on “Radio/TV/Multimedia.” (Scheduled for release Nov. 12.)

Demographic

Census-Related

Census Brief: Grandparents Living with Grandchildren: 2000 — 10/16/03 — Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/census_2000/001442.html>.

Census Brief: Language Use and English Ability: 2000 — 10/08/03 — Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/census_2000/001406.html>.

Employment Status of the Population in Households for the United States, States, Counties, Places and for Puerto Rico: 2000 — 10/06/03 — Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/phc-t28.html>.

Population and Housing Unit Counts (PHC-3) — A list of states for which PHC-3 reports have been released. Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/census2000/pubs/phc-3.html>.

Non-Census

Current Population Survey Data Collection — 10/17/03 — Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/economic_surveys/001483.html>.

Facts for Features: Halloween — 10/17/03 — Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/fact_for_features/001482.html>.

Moving to America – Moving to Homeownership: 1994-2002 — 10/07/03 — Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/foreignborn_population/001399.html>.

Economic

No recent Economic releases.

Broadcast/Photo/Multimedia

Radio

Profile America’s daily radio features for October include “Working at Home” and “Heating Season Starts.” For these and other features for October, go to <www.census.gov> and click on the “Radio/TV/Multimedia” link to listen to or download audio files or read a transcript. Daily features in Spanish also are available at the same Web address; click on Al Dia to access them. (Released Sept. 30.)

Multimedia

Hispanic Heritage Month — An ensemble of downloadable digital tools and data links, providing elements for broadcast and print stories on this month-long celebration of the nation’s largest minority population. Elements include a streaming video version of a video news release, plus downloadable radio sound bites, in English and Spanish, and photographs with Hispanic population data references built into the captions. Visit the Census Bureau’s homepage at <www.census.gov> and click on “Radio/TV/Multimedia.” (Released Oct. 1.)

Grandparents Living with Grandchildren — Supports news reports and features keyed to the release of a new Census Bureau report, Grandparents Living with Grandchildren: 2000. The collection of downloadable digital media will include an audio news release and high-resolution stock photos with timely data references built into the captions. Streaming video elements will provide an opportunity to review interview segments and B-roll available for order in broadcast formats. Visit the Census Bureau’s homepage at <www.census.gov> and look for “Grandparents” under the “Radio/TV/Multimedia” link. (Released Oct. 16.)