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1990 CENSUS DATA LOCATOR
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Census of Housing

CH1: General Housing Characteristics
(Docs. HA 201 1990 .A47 1992--Stat.Ref.); One volume for each state with statistics for counties and places of 1,000 or more on 100% housing characteristics (number of rooms, rent, value, occupancy, vacancy). A guide in Section II cross-hatches subject by size or type of place to locate table number. The U.S. Summary provides data for the nation, regions, states, MSAs, UAs, and places of 10,000+. State reports do not include metropo litan or Native American area data. The statistics for all states appear in three separate reports: General Housing Characteristics for American Indian and Alaska Native Areas (CH-1-1A), Statistical Areas (CH-1-1B), and Urbanized Areas (CH-1-1C).
CH2: Detailed Housing Characteristics
(Docs. HA 201 1990 .A472 1993--Stat.Ref.); One volume for each state with data on age of unit, year moved into residence, heating fuel, water and sewage, gross rent, condominium status, and ownership costs. Statistics shown for states, counties and places over 2,500 inhabitants. A table-finding guide appears in Section II. State reports will not include metropolitan or Native American area data. The statistics for all states appear in three separate reports: Detailed Housing Characteristics for American Indian and Alaska Native Areas (CH-2-1A), Metropolitan Statistical Areas (CH-2-1B) and Urbanized Areas (CH-2-1C).
CH3: Census of Housing Subject Reports
(Docs. HA 201 1990 .A473 1993--Stat.Ref.); Detailed cross-tabulations of housing characteristics on a national level. The only printed report as of February 1996 is Metropolitan Housing Characteristics (CH-3-1; housing data for the U.S. by race and numerous socio-economic characteristics).; Additional subject reports are available on the Subject Summary Tape File CD-ROMS.
CH4: Residential Finance
(Docs. HA 201 1990 .A474--Stat.Ref.); Detailed national cross-tabulations of property, mortgage and owner characteristics by type of mortgage. Includes such variables as points, real estate taxes, and type of downpayment.

Census of Population

CP1

General Population Characteristics
(Docs. HA 201 1990 .A46 1992--Stat.Ref.)

One volume for each state with statistics on and cross-classified by age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, marital status, household relationship, and group quarters residence for counties and places of 1,000 or more. Includes single years os age under 21 and the homeless population. A table-finding guide in Section II cross-hatches subject by size or type of place to locate individual table numbers.

The U.S. Summary volume provides data for the nation, regions, states, MSAs, UAs, and places of 10,000+. State reports do not include metropolitan or Native American area data. The statistics for all s tates appear in three separate reports: General Population Characteristics for American Indian and Alaska Native Areas (CP-1-1A), Metropolitan Statistical Areas (CP-1-1B), and Urbanized Areas (CP-1-1C).

CP2

Social and Economic Characteristics
(Docs. HA 201 1990 .A462 1993--Stat.Ref.)

One volume for each state with detailed tabulations of sample data for the state, counties and places, including townships, of 2,500 or more inhabitants. Data include occupation, industry, income, poverty status, school enrollment, language, ethnic origin, country of birth, and travel time to work. A table-finding guide in Section II cross-hatches subject by size and type of place to locate individual table numbers.

The U.S. Summary volume contains national and selected place data. State reports do not include metropolitan or Native American area data. The statistics for all states appear in three separate reports published in 1994: Social & Economic Characteristics for American Indian & Alaska Native Areas (CP-2-1A), Metropolitan (CP-2-1B), Urbanized Areas (CP-2-1C).

CP3

Census of Population Subject Reports
(Docs. HA 201 1990 .A463 1993--Stat.Ref.)

Detailed cross-tabulations of population characteristics on a national, regional and divisional level.

Published reports, as of February 1996, are: Foreign Born Population of the U.S. (CP3-1; data for over 41 countries), Ancestry (CP3-2; data for over 70 ancestry groups), Persons of Hispanic Origin (CP3-3), Education in the U.S. (CP3-4; U.S. and State data), Asians and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. (CP3-5). Characteristics of the Black Population (CP3-6; U.S., selected States and MSAs), and Characteristics of American Indians by Tribe and Language (CP3-7; U.S. and State data).

Additional subjects reports have been released on the Subject Summary Tape File CD-ROMS.

Census of Population and Housing

CPH1: Summary Population and Housing Characteristics
(Docs. HA 201 1990 .A45 1991--Stat.Ref.); Separate state reports provide population and housing unit counts as well as summary statistics on age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, household relationship, units in structure, value and rent, number of rooms, tenure and vacancy characteristics for states, counties and local governments. Odd-numbered tables list places and county subdivisions by county while even-numbere d tables file them alphabetically within the state. A table-finding guide appears in the Introduction, p.II-1.; The U.S. Summary volume provides similar data for the nation, regions, states, metropolitan areas, and urbanized areas. This series provides only broad age group data for t he total population. For population by narrower age groups, race and sex, see General Population Characteristics.
CPH2: Population and Housing Unit Counts
(Docs. HA 201 .A452 1993--Stat.Ref.); Provides total population and housing unit counts, 1970-1990, a well as 1990 land area and population density for States, counties, minor civil divisions/census divisions, places, and MSAs. Many tables provide urban/rur al breakdowns. Separate reports for each state plus a U.S. summary. Appendix has county subdivision, metropolitan area and urbanized area maps.
CPH3: Population and Housing Characteristics for Census Tracts and Block Numbering Areas
(Docs. HA 201 1990 .A453--Stat.Ref.); Census Tracts are areas of about 4,000 inhabitants in MSAs and simulate neighborhoods. Block Numbering Areas are basically Census Tract equivalents in the non-metropolitan portion of the country. This is the first Census to "tract" the entire country.; One report issued for each MSA and one for the balance of each state. Reports of PMSA components of a CMSA are numbered with the CMSA (i.e. the Ann Arbor PMSA report is alphabeted next to the Detroit--Ann Arbor CMSA report as pt. 134A.) Tract data is also available under the State/County option of the STF3A Census lookup on the Internet (http://www.census.gov/cdrom/lookup).; Among the social, economic and housing data included in this report are age by sex, household relationships, school enrollment, educational attainment, journe y to work, labor force and disability status, ancestry and income, as well as housing mortgage costs, fuels and equipment. Statistics are tabulated by race for tracts with 400 or more persons of that race. A table-finding guide by race appears at the front of each volume. Tables provide MSA, county, city, tract and BNA totals.; The Documents Center has corresponding maps for Michigan in paper. Tract maps for other states are available in the Documents Center on American Statistics Inde x microfiche (ASI 1993 2551-10).
CPH4: Population and Housing Characteristics for Congressional Districts of the 103rd Congress
(Docs. HA 201 1990 .A454 1993--Stat.Ref.); One report for each state with detailed maps of Congressional Districts drawn as a result of the 1990 Census. Contains brief 100% and sample data for the state, each Congressional District, counties and places of 10,000+. 100% data for the 102nd Congress appears on the STF1A CD-ROM. One-hundred percent and sample data for the 103rd Congress appears on STF3D.
CPH5: Summary Social, Economic and Housing Characteristics
(Docs. HA 201 1990 .A455 1992--Stat.Ref.); One report for each state and a U.S. summary with sample population and housing data for local governments. Brief data on language, education, employment, disability, income, poverty, and housing age, fuel, e quipment, and finance. Odd-numbered tables arranged by county and then subdivision with even-numbered tables arranged alphabetically by subdivision. May be the only report with sample data for places under 2500.

CD-ROMS

All CD-ROMS are available at the Documents Center. They are also available on magnetic tape through the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research. Contact the Computer Assistance Program in the Political Science Department (763-4582) to access the tapes.

Summary Tape Files

STF1A CD-ROM

Summary Tape File 1A - 100% data for states, counties, cities, census tracts, block groups, and Congressional Districts of the 101st Congress. Documents Center.

Data items include age by race and sex, marital status, household type, housing occupancy and vacancy characteristics, value and rent. Also on magnetic tape at ICPSR. See maps.

STF1B CD-ROM

Summary Tape File 1B - 100% data to block level. Documents Center.

Data items include a minimum number of population and housing variables. Also on magnetic tape at ICPSR. See maps.

STF1C CD-ROM

Summary Tape File 1C - 100% national data as well as urbanized areas, metropolitan areas, states, counties, and places of 10,000+. Documents Center.

Provides 100% population and housing data items, including age by race and sex, marital status, household type, housing occupancy and vacancy characteristics, value and rent. Also on m agnetic tape at ICPSR.

STF1D CD-ROM

Summary Tape File 1D/3D - 100% data for 103rd and 104th Congress districts, states, and places. Documents Center.

STF3A CD-ROM

Summary Tape File 3A - 100% and sample data for states, counties, places, census tracts, and block groups. Documents Center.

Provides 250 sample population and housing data variables, including educational attainment, income, occupation, ancestry, and transportation to work. Also available on magnetic tape at ICSPR. Related information: maps and Summary Tape File 3 Variables List.

STF3B CD-ROM

Summary Tape File 3B - 100% and sample data to zip code level. Documents Center.

STF3C CD-ROM

Summary Tape File 3C - 100% and sample national data as well as metropolitan areas, urbanized areas, states, counties, and places of 10,000+. Documents Center.

Provides 250 sample population and housing data variables, including educational attainment, income, occupation, ancestry, and transportation to work. Also available on magnetic tape at ICSPR.

STF3D/1D CD-ROM

Summary Tape File 3D - 100% and sample data for 103rd and 104th Congress districts. Documents Center.

Provides 250 sample population and housing data variables, including educational attainment, income, occupation, ancestry, and transportation to work. Also available on magnetic tape at ICSPR.

Subject Summary Tape Files

Subject summary tape files are extremely detailed cross-tabulations of population and housing data. The CD-ROM format was used to complete the Housing Subject Series (entry 10) and Population Subject Series (entry 14). All of the CD-ROMS include technical documentation. The numbering of the housing and population subject reports are intermingled but segregated for purposes of this bibliography.

SSTF-Housing.

Housing Subject Summary Tape Files.

Condominium Housing. SSTF18. U.S. and State. (Docs. Do51)
Housing Characteristics of New Units. SSTF9. U.S. and State. (Docs. Do50)
Housing of the Elderly. SSTF8. U.S. and State. (Docs. Do49)
Metropolitan Housing Characteristics. SSTF7. U.S., States, MSAs, and Central Cities. (Docs. Do34)
Mobile Homes. SSTF10. U.S. and State. (Docs. Do42)

SSTF-Population.

Population Subject Summary Tape Files.

Ancestry of the Population. SSTF2. U.S. and State. (Docs. Do38)
Characteristics of Adults with Work Disabilities, Mobility Limiations, or Self-Care Limitations. SSTF4. U.S., State, and MSA. (Docs. Do40)
Characteristics of American Indians by Tribe and Language. SSTF13. U.S., State, and MSA. (Docs. Do43)
Characteristics of the Asian and Pacific Islander Population. SSTF5. U.S. and State. (Docs. Do41)
Characteristics of the Black Population. SSTF21. U.S., States, and MSA. (Docs. Do89)
Earnings by Occupation and Education. SSTF22. U.S., States, and MSAs. (Docs. Do35) Also on Internet from Oregon State
Education in the United States. SSTF6. U.S., Region, and State. (Docs. Do91)
Employment Status, Work Experience, and Veteran Status. SSTF12. U.S. and State. (Docs. Do91)
Fertility. SSTF16. U.S. and State. (Docs. Do45)
Foreign-Born Population in the United States. SSTF1. U.S. and State. (Docs. Do10)
Geographic Mobility in the U.S. SSTF15. U.S. and State. (Docs. Do72)
Journey to Work. SSTF20. U.S., MSA, and City. (Docs. Do67)
Occupation and Industry. SSTF14. U.S. and State. (Docs. Do44)
Older Population of the U.S. SSTF19. U.S., Region, and State. (Docs. Do93)
Persons of Hispanic Origin. SSTF3. U.S. and State. (Docs. Do39)
Poverty Areas in the United States. SSTF17. U.S., State, MSA, County, Central City, and Census Tract. (Docs. Do46)

Special Tabulations

CTC. County-to-County Migration Flows CD-ROM.: County data only. Docs. Do35.; In-migration and out-migration between county of residence in 1985 and county of residence in 1990.
EEO CD-ROM: Equal Employment Opportunity Files for the U.S., states, and places of 50,000+. Documents Center.; Employment for 514 occupations by race/sex and educational attainment by age/race/sex for states, counties, MSAs and places of 50,000+. Also on magnetic tape at ICPSR and the Internet through Oregon State University
PUMS-5% and 1% CD-ROM: Sample microdata to create own tabulations to Public Use Microdata Sample Areas. CDs available but software on disk difficult to use. You may be on your own. Documents Center. A better option might be the Ulysses software developed by CIESIN.; Better option may be magnetic tape at ICPSR.
PL94-171 CD-ROM: Race and voting age data to block level. Documents Center.
School District Data Book CD-ROM: School districts, states, and U.S. Map Library.; Basic population and housing data as well as school enrollment and financial data for the nations school districts. Disks come with map boundaries. Also on the Internet through Oregon State University.
SPECIAL TABULATION ON AGING CD-ROM: Sample data for the U.S., states, metropolitan areas, counties, and places of 2500+.; Approximately 650 variables for the population 65+ with some data for five-year age groups, 55-84.

TAPE ONLY

Most magnetic tapes are available through the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research. Contact the Computer Assistance Program in the Political Science Department (763-4582) to access them.

STF2A: Summary Tape File 2A - cross-tabulated 100% data to the tract level. ICPSR
STF2B: Summary Tape File 2B - cross-tabulated 100% data for places 1000+ ICPSR
STF2C: Summary Tape File 2C - cross-tabulated 100% data on a national level. ICPSR
STF4A: Summary Tape File 4A - cross-tabulated 100% and sample data to the census tract level. ICPSR
STF4B: Summary Tape File 4B - cross-tabulated 100% and sample data for places 2500+ ICPSR
STF4C: Summary Tape File 4C - cross-tabulated 100% and sample data on a national level. ICPSR

INTERNET

Census LookUp: URL: http://venus.census.gov/cdrom/lookup
Summary Tape File 1A, 1C, 1D, 3A, 3B, 3C, and 3D data for the nation, states, counties and places. Census tract and block group data located under the State/County option of STF3A. Block data is not available. Alternative servers University of California/Berkeley
Earnings by Occupation and Education. [Entry 43]: URL: http://govinfo.kerr.orst.edu/earn-stateis.html
Employment and earnings for 514 occupations by sex, age, and education or occupational groups by sex, race, age, and education for the nation, states, and MSAs.
EEO CD-ROM.: URL: http://govinfo.kerr.orst.edu/eeo-stateis.html (Oregon State University).
Employment for 514 occupations by race/sex and educational attainment by age/race/sex for states, counties, and places of 50,000+.
MLINK:: URL: gopher://mlink.umich.edu:70/11/census/michigan
Summary Tape File 1A and 3A data for Michigan State, counties, cities, and places
Tract, block group, and block data not available
School Distrct Data Book: URL: http://govinfo.kerr.orst.edu/sddb-stateis.html (Oregon State University)
100% and sample census data as well as unique school data
Nation, states and school districts

MAPS

*: Census tract maps for Michigan available in paper copy; maps for other states on ASI microfiche 1993 2551-10. Documents Center. Tract maps for the entire country are available in electronic version in the Map Library. Call ahead to 764-0407 for a research consultation appointment.
**: Block group maps for Michigan available in paper copy; the library does not own maps for other states. Documents Center. Block group maps for the entire country are available in electronic version in the Map Library. Call ahead to 764-0407 for a research consultation appointment.
***: Block maps available only for Washtenaw and Wayne Counties in paper form. Documents Center. The Map Library has block maps for the entire country in electronic form. Call ahead to 764-0407 for a research consultation appointment.
****: Use zip code maps in the Graduate Library Reference Department's collection of microfiche telephone books. Use the phone books closest to 1990 since zip codes often change.