This document provides an overview and instructions for using American FactFinder to access U.S. Census Bureau data. It discusses upcoming data releases, available census data tools, how to conduct searches on American FactFinder, download and cite data tables and maps, and create thematic maps. Step-by-step exercises demonstrate how to select geographies on a reference map, search for a specific ZIP code, and create a thematic map by first selecting geographies and then accessing a data table.
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1. ““Census Data Tools andCensus Data Tools and
Using American FactFinder ForUsing American FactFinder For
Community Profiles and Mapping”Community Profiles and Mapping”
National Association of DevelopmentNational Association of Development
OrganizationsOrganizations
August 24, 2013August 24, 2013
Lia Bolden
Data Dissemination Specialist
Los Angeles Regional Office
U.S. Census Bureau
2. AgendaAgenda
• Upcoming Data Releases & Updates
• Census Data Tools: Quick Facts and Easy Stats
• Using American FactFinder --Guided and
Advanced Searches
• Mapping Tools on American FactFinder
• How to Cite Tables and Maps in American
FactFinder
• Questions
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3. Census Data a Reliable Source
• Population, Income, Education and Labor
force statistics
• Data for small areas help to identify pockets
of need in communities
• Data describes target population and
communities
• Helps identify problem and need for project
• Easy to compare to other areas, geographies
• Can tract population changes over time
4. 1. Know your geography.
2. Know the data item(s) you want.
3. What story are your validating?
Data Access 101Data Access 101
5. 10 Questions
2010 Census Bilingual Form
Name
Gender
Age
Relationship
Hispanic Origin
Race
Other residence
Own/Rent (Tenure)
Number Living in Housing Unit
Phone Number
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6. ACS Data
• Demographic Characteristics
• Housing Characteristics
• Social Characteristics
• Economic Characteristics
7. Demographic Housing
• Age
• Sex
• Race
• Hispanic
Origin
• Tenure
(Rent/Own)
• Occupancy
• Structure
• Housing Value
• Taxes &
Insurance
• Utilities
• Mortgage/
Monthly Rent
• Income
• Benefits
• Employment
Status
• Occupation
• Industry
• Commuting to
Work
EconomicSocial
• Education
• Marital Status
• Fertility
• Grandparent
Caregivers
• Veterans
• Disability Status
• Place of Birth
• Citizenship
• Year of Entry
• Language
Spoken at
Home
• Ancestry/
Tribal Affiliation
9. Upcoming Data ReleasesUpcoming Data Releases
American Community SurveyAmerican Community Survey
Data Product Planed Release Date Population Size of Area
2012 ACS 1-Year Estimates September 19, 2013 65,000 +
2010-2012 ACS 3-Year Estimates October 24, 2013 20,000 +
2008-2012 ACS 5-Year Estimates December 5, 2013 All Geographies
The American Community Survey is the only source of local statistics for most of the 40
topics it covers — such as education, occupation, language, ancestry and housing costs — for
even the smallest communities.
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Available December 5, 2013Available December 5, 2013
2008-2012 ACS 5-Year Estimates2008-2012 ACS 5-Year Estimates
New Content as of 2008
1. Health Insurance Coverage
2. Veteran’s Service-Connected Disability &
Rating
3. Marital History
11. Health Insurance
• Health insurance coverage includes plans
and programs that provide comprehensive
health coverage
• Other types of insurance like dental, vision,
life, and disability insurance are not included.
• Private health insurance is a plan provided
through an employer or union, a plan
purchased by an individual from a private
company, or TRICARE or other military
health care. All others are public coverage
• The types of health insurance are not
mutually exclusive; people may be covered
by more than one at the same time
• This was added to the ACS in 2008
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12. ACS Data ProductsACS Data Products
Data Product Description
Data Profiles Provide broad social, economic, housing, and demographic profiles.
Narrative profiles
Summarize the information in the data profiles using concise,
nontechnical text.
Comparison profile Compares over 5-year period selected enhancements.
Selected population profiles
Provide broad social, economic, and housing profiles for a large
number of race, ethnic, ancestry, and country/region of birth groups.
Detailed tables
Provide access to the most detailed ACS data and cross tabulations of
ACS variables.
Subject tables
Similar to data profiles but include more detailed ACS data, classified
by subject.
Ranking tables Provide state rankings of estimates across 86 key variables.
Geographic comparison tables
Compare geographic areas other than states (e.g., counties or
congressional districts) for key variables.
Quick table
Predefined table with frequently requested information for a single
geographic area.
13. Upcoming Data ReleasesUpcoming Data Releases
Population EstimatesPopulation Estimates
2012 Population Estimates
Geographies: National, State and County Population
Estimates cross tabulated by Age, Sex, Race and
Hispanic Origin
2012 estimates are compared with those from one year
earlier and to 2010 Census counts.
Release Date: July 1, 2012 .
14. Population Estimates ProgramPopulation Estimates Program
. • These estimates are used in federal funding
allocations, as survey controls, as denominators
for vital rates and per capita time series, and as
indicators of recent demographic changes
• Examples
– Used as Denominators to calculate State and County
Poverty Rates
– Used to control the American Community Survey
population estimates at the State and County levels
15. Census Data Tools!Census Data Tools!
Quick FactsQuick Facts
Easy StatsEasy Stats
American Community SurveyAmerican Community Survey
Local Employment DynamicsLocal Employment Dynamics
18. QuickFactsQuickFacts
Step 1: Select California to view QuickFacts for California and the USAStep 1: Select California to view QuickFacts for California and the USA
Step 2: Select a County or City and Click GO to view People QuickFacts and Business QuickFactsStep 2: Select a County or City and Click GO to view People QuickFacts and Business QuickFacts
Step 3: Click Browse data sets for California to obtain more dataStep 3: Click Browse data sets for California to obtain more data
28. Census Geography Hierarchy
(with 2010 Statistical Area Criteria)
Revised 05-13-12
• 1,200 to 8,000 population (optimum 4,000)
• 480 to 3,200 housing units
• 600 to 3,000 population
• 240 to 1,200 housing units
Central axis describes
a nesting relationship
• Cities and towns -- incorporated
• Census Designated Places (CDPs):
- - Unincorporated; no size threshold
- - Separate and distinct from city/town
- - Redefined each census
Blocks are not defined by population
and are the smallest geographic level
at which data are ever released
(Decennial Census, not the ACS) 28
29. www.census.gov
American FactFinder is
the entry point for Census
Bureau
demographic and
economic data
American FactFinder is
the entry point for Census
Bureau
demographic and
economic data
39. Multiple Ways to Download DataMultiple Ways to Download Data
from American FactFinderfrom American FactFinder
• Download from the search results page
Download up to 10 tables from the search results page in a comma-
delimited format (.csv). This format can be imported into Microsoft Excel, as
well as other spreadsheet and database programs
.
• Download when viewing a table
Download a single table from the table view in comma-delimited (.csv), PDF,
Microsoft Excel (.xls), or Rich Text Format (.rtf) formats.
• Download spatial data from reference maps and
thematic maps
Download shapefiles that can be imported into various geographic
information systems (GIS) software packages.
40. Download from Search Results PageDownload from Search Results Page
(without viewing table):(without viewing table):
41. Download from Search Results PageDownload from Search Results Page
(without viewing table):(without viewing table):
Limits for Downloading Tables
• Up to 10 tables at one time
• Up to 50,000 geographies for a table
• Up to 500,000 rows of data
Note:
• The sum of all cities or towns in the USA is less than 50,000 geographies.
• For downloads larger than 50,000 geographies or 500,000 rows, please use the ftp site.
• To download a table for only one geography or population group at a time, such as the Data
Profiles, you can calculate the total number of rows in that table by multiplying the number of
geographies or population groups by the number of rows in the table. For example, a table
that has ten rows and ten geographies is equivalent to 100 total rows.
42. Note: ‘All Census Tracts within LA County’ has been added to ‘Your Selections’Note: ‘All Census Tracts within LA County’ has been added to ‘Your Selections’
Check the Box next to a table/s and Click ‘Download’Check the Box next to a table/s and Click ‘Download’
45. Download When Viewing a TableDownload When Viewing a Table
Limits for Presentation Ready FormatsLimits for Presentation Ready Formats
• Limits for .pdf & .rtf formats are:
– 5,000 columns and
– 5,000 data rows.
• Limits for .xls are:
– 230 columns and 5,000 rows.
– If the table has more than 230 columns, and fewer
rows, select Modify Table to transpose rows and
columns to conform to the .xls requirements.
46. Note: There are 1,012 Columns, the limit is 230 columns for Excel
Click ‘Modify Table’Click ‘Modify Table’
54. Mapping Tools on American FactFinderMapping Tools on American FactFinder
55. Maps OverviewMaps Overview
• American FactFinder has two types of maps:
– Reference Maps - Used to select geographies to add
to your selections.
– Thematic Maps - Once you have found data, you can
view your data on a thematic map to compare results
geographically.
• Both maps share zooming, panning, scaling and
print functions
57. Mapping Tools: Exercise 1Mapping Tools: Exercise 1
Viewing a reference map of Census tracts
in East Los Angeles
58. Accessing Reference MapsAccessing Reference Maps
Go toGo to www.census.govwww.census.gov, Put cursor on ‘Data’ and Click, Put cursor on ‘Data’ and Click
on ‘American FactFinder’on ‘American FactFinder’
59. Select United States or a State from the drop-down menu andSelect United States or a State from the drop-down menu and
Click ‘GO’Click ‘GO’
61. Click ‘Find a Location’ to zoom into a geographic area.Click ‘Find a Location’ to zoom into a geographic area.
Enter an Address (Zip Code Optional), Click ‘GO’Enter an Address (Zip Code Optional), Click ‘GO’
62. Click ‘Boundaries and Features’ to selectClick ‘Boundaries and Features’ to select
boundaries and features to display on the map.boundaries and features to display on the map.
63. Check theCheck the
Boundary andBoundary and
Label BoxesLabel Boxes
next to ‘2012next to ‘2012
Census Tract’Census Tract’
and Clickand Click
‘UPDATE’‘UPDATE’
64. To select Census Tracts from the map, use the drop downTo select Census Tracts from the map, use the drop down
arrow to open the menu and select ‘Census Tract’arrow to open the menu and select ‘Census Tract’
65. Click on a Selection Tool and Click on the Census Tracts youClick on a Selection Tool and Click on the Census Tracts you
would like to select. Then Click ‘Add to Your Selections’would like to select. Then Click ‘Add to Your Selections’
66. Note: The Census Tracts have been added to ‘Your Selections’Note: The Census Tracts have been added to ‘Your Selections’
Click ‘Close X’Click ‘Close X’
67.
68. Mapping Tools: Exercise 2Mapping Tools: Exercise 2
View a map for one specific geography
Example: Zip Code 90063
70. Type ‘90063’ on the text box for ‘State, County or Place’ andType ‘90063’ on the text box for ‘State, County or Place’ and
Click ‘GO’Click ‘GO’
71. Note: ‘ZCTA5 90063’ has been added to ‘Your Selections’Note: ‘ZCTA5 90063’ has been added to ‘Your Selections’
Click ‘Geographies’ and Click the ‘Map’ TabClick ‘Geographies’ and Click the ‘Map’ Tab
72. Click theClick the
‘Boundaries and‘Boundaries and
Features’ BoxFeatures’ Box
Check theCheck the
Boundary andBoundary and
Label BoxesLabel Boxes
next to ‘2012 5-next to ‘2012 5-
Digit Zip CodeDigit Zip Code
Tabulation Area’Tabulation Area’
Click ‘UPDATE’Click ‘UPDATE’
73. You can Zoom In and Out depending on the level of detail youYou can Zoom In and Out depending on the level of detail you
would like to see on the mapwould like to see on the map
74. Mapping Tools: Exercise 3Mapping Tools: Exercise 3
Use a reference map to select your geographies, Access a
Table and then, create a thematic map
• Conduct an Address Search
• Select the Census Tract from the Address Search and
Surrounding Census Tracts using a reference map
• Select a table and create a thematic map
75. Go to ‘Address Search’ and click ‘Street Address’Go to ‘Address Search’ and click ‘Street Address’
76. Type a street address (zip code optional) and click ‘GO’Type a street address (zip code optional) and click ‘GO’
77. Under Geography Results, Click on Census Tract 5312.01,Under Geography Results, Click on Census Tract 5312.01,
Los Angeles County, CaliforniaLos Angeles County, California
Note: When you Click on the Census Tract, it will be added to ‘Your Selections’ BoxNote: When you Click on the Census Tract, it will be added to ‘Your Selections’ Box
78. Click the ‘Map’ Tab to view a map of Census Tract 5312.01.Click the ‘Map’ Tab to view a map of Census Tract 5312.01.
Click ‘Boundaries and Features’Click ‘Boundaries and Features’
79. Check theCheck the
Boundary andBoundary and
Label BoxesLabel Boxes
next to ‘2012next to ‘2012
Census Tract’Census Tract’
Click ‘UPDATE’Click ‘UPDATE’
80. Click the drop-down arrow under ‘Select Geographies’ andClick the drop-down arrow under ‘Select Geographies’ and
select ‘Census Tract’select ‘Census Tract’
81. Click on a Selection Tool and Click on the Census TractsClick on a Selection Tool and Click on the Census Tracts
surrounding Census Tract 5312.01surrounding Census Tract 5312.01
82. After making all of the Census Tract selections, Click ‘Add toAfter making all of the Census Tract selections, Click ‘Add to
Your Selection’Your Selection’
83. Note: The Census Tracts have been added to ‘Your Selections’Note: The Census Tracts have been added to ‘Your Selections’
After adding all desired Geographies to ‘Your Selections’After adding all desired Geographies to ‘Your Selections’
Click ‘CLOSE X’Click ‘CLOSE X’
84. Note: The American Community Survey Profiles (DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05) are at the TopNote: The American Community Survey Profiles (DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05) are at the Top
of the Search Resultsof the Search Results
Click on ‘Topics’ to further refine your searchClick on ‘Topics’ to further refine your search
85. Click on the ‘Topics’ Tab, Click on ‘People’, Click ‘Poverty’Click on the ‘Topics’ Tab, Click on ‘People’, Click ‘Poverty’
and Click ‘Poverty’ (In Blue Fonts)and Click ‘Poverty’ (In Blue Fonts)
86. Note: ‘Poverty’ has been added to ‘Your Selections’Note: ‘Poverty’ has been added to ‘Your Selections’
Close ‘Select Topics’ box by Clicking ‘CLOSE X’Close ‘Select Topics’ box by Clicking ‘CLOSE X’
87. Open Table ‘S1702 Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months ofOpen Table ‘S1702 Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months of
Families’ by Clicking on the table nameFamilies’ by Clicking on the table name
88.
89. Mapping Data – Thematic MapsMapping Data – Thematic Maps
To create a thematic map, you must have
a table containing at least two or more
“like” geographies, ie..two cities, two
counties, two states.
93. Scroll Cursor Over the Row You Would Like to Map andScroll Cursor Over the Row You Would Like to Map and
Double Click on any of the Data Cells (in Blue Fonts)Double Click on any of the Data Cells (in Blue Fonts)
96. To change colors Click on the Drop Down Arrow, Select Color & Click OK.To change colors Click on the Drop Down Arrow, Select Color & Click OK.
Then click GOThen click GO
97. To Change Classes, Select User Defined, Enter Values Range & Click GOTo Change Classes, Select User Defined, Enter Values Range & Click GO
98.
99. ClickClick
‘Boundaries and‘Boundaries and
Features’ BoxFeatures’ Box
Check theCheck the
Boundary andBoundary and
Label boxes nextLabel boxes next
to ‘2011 Censusto ‘2011 Census
Tract’ and ClickTract’ and Click
‘UPDATE’‘UPDATE’
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Key Features of Industry FocusKey Features of Industry Focus
Ranking and multiple
indicator selection
State, county,
Workforce Investment
Area (WIA), metro areas
Age Group/Sex
Education/Sex
Race/Ethnicity
106. Social MediaSocial Media
Another Way to Stay InformedAnother Way to Stay Informed
twitter.com/uscb_losangeles Facebook.com/USCensus.LosAngeles
107. Assistance with Census Bureau Data
State and Regional assistance
Site is free and user-friendly—guided
searches, tutorials, glossary and FAQ’s
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U.S. Census BureauU.S. Census Bureau
Partnership & Data Services ProgramPartnership & Data Services Program
(888) 806-6389 Toll Free(888) 806-6389 Toll Free
L.A. Regional Website: www.census.gov/losangelesL.A. Regional Website: www.census.gov/losangeles
laro.isp-partnership@census.govlaro.isp-partnership@census.gov
Resources: Need Assistance?Resources: Need Assistance?
Lia Bolden
Data Dissemination Specialist
Email: elaine.lia.bolden @census.gov
Mobile: 206-799-9868
Editor's Notes
Collected using sound statistical methodologies Limitation are understood and conveyed ACS and MOE should be revealed in your proposals
Now let’s get into accessing the data. Geographic types Nation State County Place Census tract Block group Block Zip code/ZCTA Congressional district Other User Defined Areas There are a couple rules we want to follow before we actually get into using the American Factfinder which is our data access tool. We call the rules Data Access 101. Before jumping onto the site you want to know 2 things. First, know the geographic area or areas you want your data for. And second, you want to know the data that you want. The reason for this is that it will cut down on the potential of getting lost in the factfinder. Now the American FactFinder is a pretty user-friendly tool, but there is so much information in there that if you just go in there and play around with it you are bound to get lost and we want to limit the frustration.
2010 Census is a short form only Census—limited demographic characteristics; ACS is now source for “long Form” data Decennial Census - Every 10 years from 1790 Long form data collected 1940-2000 SF1, SF2, SF3, SF4 Census Data released in two “flavors” – Aggregate data Microdata A third type of data product identifies geographic boundaries Aggregate data released in a variety of products, differing in content, geographic specificity and temporal coverage Microdata has flexibility of individual level information, but balances this by only gross geographic detail
The content collected by the American Community Survey can be grouped into four main types of characteristics – social, economic, housing, and demographic. Let’s take a closer look at the type of information each of these categories contain.
Is your county becoming younger or older? Does any group comprise the majority of residents there? How rapidly are different groups growing nationally and in each state and county? Are there states and counties that have more men than women?
Is your county becoming younger or older? Does any group comprise the majority of residents there? How rapidly are different groups growing nationally and in each state and county? Are there states and counties that have more men than women?
– Select geographies to view on a reference map and add to your selections. Read Selecting Geographic Areas on a Map . – Select boundaries and features to display on the map. – Enter an address, place name, or lattitude and longitude to find a location on a map. – Place point map markers of different colors and sizes as well as text on a reference map.
– Enter an address, place name, or lattitude and longitude to find a location on a map.
Identifies hot industries by selected criterion for workers in a local economy Reports top industries for your area, age group, or gender based on 8 quarterly workforce indicators Reports top industries for your area, by educational attainment based on 8 quarterly workforce indicators Reports top industries for your area, by race and ethnicity based on 8 quarterly workforce indicators Determine the top industries for your area and your local workers Focus in on a particular industry to see how it ranks among top industries Look at the characteristics of those who work in that industry
Industry Focus is a tool that quickly shows the top industries for your area or your specific age and gender. In addition, you can learn about the workforce in that industry with a single click. Eight measures are available to use for ranking the top 10, 15, or 50 industries. The screen allows you to input the number of industries you want to see. Definitions and formulas are given for each of the eight ranking factors, by clicking on the blue “I” for information icon. There are 8 different age breakouts, in addition to the aggregate – ages 14-99. You can select female, male or both. States are listed in alphabetical order and include those currently providing data to the partnership. This number continues to grow. Once you’ve identified your state, you can chose to view data statewide, or at the county, workforce investment area (WIA) or metro level. If you select WIAs, you get a link to see all available WIAs for the state. If you leave the last fields blank, those related to Sector and Industry, you will get a listing of the top industries for the area and for workers of the age and sex selected. If you enter a 2-digit NAICS sector and then a 3-digit NAICS industry within that sector, you will get a report that shows where that selected industry ranks among top industries.