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Importance of the Census. Congressionally mandated by Article 1, Section 2 of the U.S. ConstitutionFirst Census was in 1790. Why do we conduct the Census?Congressional ApportionmentRedistricting/Local Voting DistrictsData is used to allocate billions of dollars in federal fundsLocal planning
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1. Census Data Access2010 CENSUSFinding the most current and relevant data
2. Importance of the Census Congressionally mandated by Article 1, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution
First Census was in 1790
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5. Apportionment is the Fundamental Use 5
6. Congressional Apportionment Trends
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9. Data for Redistricting,Local Voting Districts
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16. Community Benefits
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18. Decennial CensusShort Form Only!
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20. American Community Survey
21. 21 American Community Survey Data Products Release Schedule
23. Data Access Basics Know your geography.
Know the data item(s) you want.
Know your required time frame (current, historical, trend, etc.)
24. Refine Your Search What is the fastest growing population group in the area?
Geography: City/County/Metro Area?
Data Item: Race/Age/Income?
Time Frame: Recent/2000-ACS/2000-2010?
25. Which School-Age Group has Grown the Fastest in Peoria County Since 2000?
Geography: Peoria County
Data Item/Subject: Age 5-13, 14-17, etc.
Time Frame: 2000 Census – 2009 (ACS) 25
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31. 2000 Census: 100% Data Profile 31
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35. ACS 5-Year (2005-2009) Estimates 35
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39. Margin of Error: ACS 5-Year Estimate(Race: Morton, IL)
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42. American FactFinder (cont.)
43. American FactFinder (cont.)
44. “New” American Factfinder(“Improved Functionality”)
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48. Find A Basic Area Profile:Peoria, IL
49. Peoria Profile: 2006-08 ACS
50. Find Census Tract by Address:200 SW Jefferson
51. Map Census Tract 12
52. Chicago Regional Office(Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin) Contacts:
General Information: (630) 288-9200
Census Jobs: 1-888-722-8995
Chicago.Regional.Office@census.gov