Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Kentucky 2010 Census Population Total Released Today
The first data from the 2010 Census have been released and Kentucky's official resident population on April 1, 2010 was 4,339,367 people. For congressional apportionment, which also includes overseas U.S. military and federal civilian employees (and their dependents living with them) allocated to their home state, as reported by the employing federal agencies, Kentucky's total is 4,350,606 people. Kentucky keeps all six of it Congressional Districts as a result of the new national apportionment totals. More data from this release is available from the Census Bureau here.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
New Demographics Available Today from ACS 5-Year Sample Release
Today, the Census Bureau is releasing first set of 5-year (2005-2009) American Community Survey (ACS) estimates. The release provides timely and detailed estimates on 72 social, economic, housing and demographic topics for all communities — more than 670,000 distinct geographic areas. The first set, to be released Dec. 14, is based on survey responses spanning the five years between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2009. A new set of 5-year estimates will be released every year, covering the most recent five-year period.
You can access data for all geographies down to the Census Tract level at the American FactFinder.
You can access data for all geographies down to the Census Tract level at the American FactFinder.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
2009 Income and Poverty Estimates for All Counties and School Districts - Released Today
The new estimates show poverty in Kentucky is still at highest levels in the Eastern Counties. Ranking the 120 counties by percent of all persons in poverty reveals that the 22 highest poverty rates are all in the eastern half of the state. Martin, Clay and Owsley are the only three counties with over 40% of their populations living below the poverty level, with Martin County having the highest rate in Kentucky at 45%.
At the other end of the spectrum, three suburban counties were the only ones with fewer than 10% of their population under poverty; Oldham (5.9%), Boone (7.9%) and Spencer (9.6%).
All the Kentucky counties data are available here on the Kentucky State Data Center poverty data page.
The Official Census New Release is quoted below:
Between 2007 and 2009, the poverty rate for children ages 5 to 17 in families rose in 295 counties and declined in 19 counties, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released today showing income and poverty in 2009 for every school district and county in the nation. However, in the majority of counties across the United States, the poverty rate for children ages 5 to 17 in families showed no statistically significant change between these years. By comparing the 2009 estimates released today with those from 2007, variations can be seen from data collected prior to the recession.
The 2009 Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) are available for roughly 3,140 counties and nearly 14,000 Title I-eligible school districts. The 2009 estimates also show that 1,084 counties had child poverty rates (ages 5 to 17 in families) significantly above and 866 significantly below the national poverty rate of 18.2 percent.
SAIPE, released annually, also provides county and state estimates for the total number of people in poverty, the number of children under 5 in poverty (for states only), the number of children 5 to 17 in families in poverty, the number of children under 18 in poverty and median household income. This release includes publication of the 2009 SAIPE Highlights Document, which presents SAIPE data trends and explains the sources and approach.
SAIPE combines the latest American Community Survey (ACS) data with aggregate data from federal tax information, administrative records on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participation, 2000 Census statistics and annual population estimates.
The 2009 ACS 1-year estimates were released in September. The 2005-2009 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates will be released later this month and provide data for all counties and school districts — along with additional geographies — and many more subjects.
School district estimates from SAIPE, produced for the Department of Education to implement provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, are available for the total population, the number of children 5 to 17 and the number of children 5 to 17 in families in poverty.
These data, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, are used as one of the criteria to allocate federal funds to local jurisdictions. In addition, state and local programs use these data for distributing funds and managing school programs.
At the other end of the spectrum, three suburban counties were the only ones with fewer than 10% of their population under poverty; Oldham (5.9%), Boone (7.9%) and Spencer (9.6%).
All the Kentucky counties data are available here on the Kentucky State Data Center poverty data page.
The Official Census New Release is quoted below:
Between 2007 and 2009, the poverty rate for children ages 5 to 17 in families rose in 295 counties and declined in 19 counties, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released today showing income and poverty in 2009 for every school district and county in the nation. However, in the majority of counties across the United States, the poverty rate for children ages 5 to 17 in families showed no statistically significant change between these years. By comparing the 2009 estimates released today with those from 2007, variations can be seen from data collected prior to the recession.
The 2009 Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) are available for roughly 3,140 counties and nearly 14,000 Title I-eligible school districts. The 2009 estimates also show that 1,084 counties had child poverty rates (ages 5 to 17 in families) significantly above and 866 significantly below the national poverty rate of 18.2 percent.
SAIPE, released annually, also provides county and state estimates for the total number of people in poverty, the number of children under 5 in poverty (for states only), the number of children 5 to 17 in families in poverty, the number of children under 18 in poverty and median household income. This release includes publication of the 2009 SAIPE Highlights Document, which presents SAIPE data trends and explains the sources and approach.
SAIPE combines the latest American Community Survey (ACS) data with aggregate data from federal tax information, administrative records on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participation, 2000 Census statistics and annual population estimates.
The 2009 ACS 1-year estimates were released in September. The 2005-2009 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates will be released later this month and provide data for all counties and school districts — along with additional geographies — and many more subjects.
School district estimates from SAIPE, produced for the Department of Education to implement provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, are available for the total population, the number of children 5 to 17 and the number of children 5 to 17 in families in poverty.
These data, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, are used as one of the criteria to allocate federal funds to local jurisdictions. In addition, state and local programs use these data for distributing funds and managing school programs.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
New Demographics for Kentucky Cities, Counties and Small Population Areas
1) New Demographics for Kentucky Cities, Counties and Small Population Areas
The American Community Survey 5-year sample is scheduled for release on December 14, 2010. This data set will include demographic estimates for areas with small populations (less that 20,000 people). These will be the first official demographics for these smaller areas since the 2000 Census data releases. All 120 Kentucky Counties and 400+ Kentucky cities will be included in this release. The sample will include survey data collected from 2005 through 2009.The American Community Survey data can be obtained at:
http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/DatasetMainPageServlet?_program=ACS&_submenuId=datasets_2&_lang=en
2) Demographic Analysis Webinar on Wednesday, December 1 at 1:15pm
The Census Bureau will hold a webinar prior to the release of the 2010 Demographic Analysis estimates of the national population by age, sex and race. The webinar will help explain the methodology behind demographic analysis, why it is conducted and how it relates to 2010 Census numbers and other U.S. population figures being released by the Census Bureau. Although not 2010 Census counts, these estimates provide one way of measuring the size of the U.S. population and will be used to analyze 2010 Census results.More info and how to join in available at: http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/2010_census/cb10-cn84.html
3) Census Apportionment and Redistricting Data Coming Soon!
Apportionment is the process of determining the number of representatives to which each state is entitled in the U. S. House of Representatives based on the decennial census. Article 1, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution established that the apportionment of the U.S. House of Representatives shall be based upon a national census. The Census Bureau must submit the apportionment results to the President by December 31 of the census year.
Redistricting is the redrawing of boundaries for areas from which people elect representatives to the U. S. House of Representatives, a state legislature, a county or city council, a school board, and so forth. Public Law 94-171 requires that the redistricting data must be delivered to state officials responsible for legislative redistricting within one year of Census day or no later than April 1, 2011.
The Census Bureau website for accessing the Redistricting Data and schedule for data releases is at http://www.census.gov/rdo/
A schedule for other 2010 Census data releases is at http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2010/glance/index.html
Other Census News That May Interest You
4) Re-release of 3-year American Community Survey PUMS data5) USA Counties data available
Monday, November 22, 2010
Coming Soon! 2010 Census Apportionment and Redistricting Data Releases
For those curious about just when we get to see some results from this year's
Census, here are some answers.
But first, some information about the difference between the Apportionment data and the Redistricting data from the Bureau website:
Population data from the decennial census provide the basis for both apportioning seats in the U.S. House of Representatives among the states and for Congressional and Legislative redistricting.
Apportionment is the process of determining the number of representatives to which each state is entitled in the U. S. House of Representatives based on the decennial census. Article 1, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution established that the apportionment of the U.S. House of Representatives shall be based upon a national census. The Census Bureau must submit the apportionment results to the President by December 31 of the census year.
Redistricting is the redrawing of boundaries for areas from which people elect representatives to the U. S. House of Representatives, a state legislature, a county or city council, a school board, and so forth. Public Law 94-171 requires that the redistricting data must be delivered to state officials responsible for legislative redistricting within one year of Census day or no later than April 1, 2011.
Now, just when can you see that data? As seen in the text above, the Apportionment Data must be delivered by December 31 and the Bureau is expected to release the data in late December.
For all other Census data, the Census Bureau has a web page showing the release schedule for all 2010 Census data products through the year 2013. From this we can see that the redistricting data will be released in February and March on a state-by-state basis. Data for Kentucky is expected to be released in the middle of this period. So we'll be neither the first nor last state to get to work with redistricting data.
As a reminder, because there was no long-form questionnaire this year, there will be no 2010 social and economic characteristics from the Census as were available in the past. Instead, data from the American Community Survey are intended to be used in lieu of long-form data.
While it may take more effort to understand and use the ACS data effectively, the good news is that it will be available with annual updates. And the first 5-year sample release is scheduled in December 2010. This means updated social and economic characteristics will be availble for small population areas for the first time since the 2000 Census data releases. You can view the ACS release schedule and learn more about the data here.
Census, here are some answers.
But first, some information about the difference between the Apportionment data and the Redistricting data from the Bureau website:
Population data from the decennial census provide the basis for both apportioning seats in the U.S. House of Representatives among the states and for Congressional and Legislative redistricting.
Apportionment is the process of determining the number of representatives to which each state is entitled in the U. S. House of Representatives based on the decennial census. Article 1, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution established that the apportionment of the U.S. House of Representatives shall be based upon a national census. The Census Bureau must submit the apportionment results to the President by December 31 of the census year.
Redistricting is the redrawing of boundaries for areas from which people elect representatives to the U. S. House of Representatives, a state legislature, a county or city council, a school board, and so forth. Public Law 94-171 requires that the redistricting data must be delivered to state officials responsible for legislative redistricting within one year of Census day or no later than April 1, 2011.
Now, just when can you see that data? As seen in the text above, the Apportionment Data must be delivered by December 31 and the Bureau is expected to release the data in late December.
For all other Census data, the Census Bureau has a web page showing the release schedule for all 2010 Census data products through the year 2013. From this we can see that the redistricting data will be released in February and March on a state-by-state basis. Data for Kentucky is expected to be released in the middle of this period. So we'll be neither the first nor last state to get to work with redistricting data.
As a reminder, because there was no long-form questionnaire this year, there will be no 2010 social and economic characteristics from the Census as were available in the past. Instead, data from the American Community Survey are intended to be used in lieu of long-form data.
While it may take more effort to understand and use the ACS data effectively, the good news is that it will be available with annual updates. And the first 5-year sample release is scheduled in December 2010. This means updated social and economic characteristics will be availble for small population areas for the first time since the 2000 Census data releases. You can view the ACS release schedule and learn more about the data here.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Census Bureau Releases Revised 2009 Population Estimates for Incorporated Places
The Census Bureau has released two sets of revised 2009 estimates: 1) July 1, 2009 population estimates for incorporated places and minor civil divisions and 2) July 1, 2009 housing unit estimates for counties. The original estimates were released in June 2010. These revisions have no effect on any of the previously released Vintage 2009 population estimates at the national, state or county level.
The impact of the revision is relatively small. Of the nation's 35,901 subcounty areas, 5,847 (16 percent) experienced population changes as a result of this revision. Of these areas, 4,377 changed by fewer than 25 people. For the housing unit estimates, the 2009 national total increased by 44,232 units (0.03 percent). *
For the data released in June, some updates from the members of the Federal-State Cooperative for Population Estimates (FSCPE) were not incorporated into the housing unit estimates. The revised estimates now reflect these updates.
These are the last set of estimates for the decade to be based on Census 2000. The 2010 Census results will supersede these estimates.
For more information on these changes, please consult the following explanation: http://www.census.gov/popest/errata.html.
The entire estimate series is available from the Census Bureau here.
Additional housing unit and population estimate tables are availble on the KSDC Estimates Page.
The impact of the revision is relatively small. Of the nation's 35,901 subcounty areas, 5,847 (16 percent) experienced population changes as a result of this revision. Of these areas, 4,377 changed by fewer than 25 people. For the housing unit estimates, the 2009 national total increased by 44,232 units (0.03 percent). *
For the data released in June, some updates from the members of the Federal-State Cooperative for Population Estimates (FSCPE) were not incorporated into the housing unit estimates. The revised estimates now reflect these updates.
These are the last set of estimates for the decade to be based on Census 2000. The 2010 Census results will supersede these estimates.
For more information on these changes, please consult the following explanation: http://www.census.gov/popest/errata.html.
The entire estimate series is available from the Census Bureau here.
Additional housing unit and population estimate tables are availble on the KSDC Estimates Page.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
2010 Kentucky Kids Count Data Book Released
Kentucky Youth Advocates releases the 2010 Kentucky KIDS COUNT County Data Book. The 20th edition of the County Data Book provides updated data at the state and county level on indicators of economic well-being including: child poverty, median household income, children receiving food stamps, infants and children receiving WIC, public schools students eligible for free or reduced-priced meals, child support, children receiving KTAP, children receiving Supplemental Security Income, Earned Income Tax Credit returns, Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit returns, unemployment, and affordable housing. The Kentucky State Data Center provided data collection and processing for the report. Access the 2010 Data Book here.
Friday, August 27, 2010
New American Fact Finder coming soon! Fall Preview will be available
The Census Bureau is revamping the American Fact Finder online query service for downloading data. The version is set to be released in January 2011, but the Bureau is advertising a preview available this Fall. If you'd like to sneak a peak at the upcoming changes, here is a link to a Bureau document describing some of the changes and new features to expect.
American Fact Finder preview.
The 2010 Census data releases are scheduled to begin in 2011 as well, just in time to be included in the new American Fact Finder.
American Fact Finder preview.
The 2010 Census data releases are scheduled to begin in 2011 as well, just in time to be included in the new American Fact Finder.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
County Level Health Insurance Estimates Released July 27, 2010
On July 27, 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau today released 2007 estimates of health insurance coverage for each of the nation's roughly 3,140 counties. Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE) are currently the only source for estimates of health insurance coverage status for every county in the nation.
SAHIE are based on models combining data from a variety of sources, including the Annual Social and Economic Supplement of the Current Population Survey, 2000 Census, the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program, the County Business Patterns data set, and administrative records, such as aggregated federal tax returns and Medicaid participation records.
SAHIE provide information on health insurance coverage by age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, and income categories at the state level and by age, sex and income categories at the county level. They therefore enable local planners to determine, for instance, the counties in which low-income children are most likely to lack health insurance coverage. The data pertain to those under age 65.
Here is the link to access the data.
SAHIE are used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in support of its National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. The program provides free cancer screenings to low-income, uninsured women. The health insurance estimates assist in determining the level of need for breast and cervical cancer screening in communities nationwide.
In September, the Census Bureau will release health insurance coverage estimates from the 2009 American Community Survey (ACS). These single-year estimates will be available for counties and other geographic areas with total populations of 65,000 or more. The health insurance question was added to the 2008 ACS to permit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to more accurately understand state and local health insurance needs. Eventually the ACS will have health insurance coverage data for smaller areas from three-year and five-year estimates.
In Kentucky, 16.5% of people less than 66 years old were uninsured in 2007. For comparison, the following list shows the percent of population age 65 and under who were uninsured in Kentucky counties in the same period:
Adair 20.0
Allen 16.8
Anderson 15.3
Ballard 19.2
Barren 17.2
Bath 16.4
Bell 12.4
Boone 15.5
Bourbon 17.3
Boyd 15.1
Boyle 16.7
Bracken 18.8
Breathitt 11.9
Breckinridge 21.8
Bullitt 17.1
Butler 20.5
Caldwell 16.5
Calloway 23.6
Campbell 14.0
Carlisle 24.3
Carroll 15.3
Carter 16.7
Casey 20.1
Christian 20.4
Clark 15.4
Clay 13.0
Clinton 16.7
Crittenden 20.0
Cumberland 20.1
Daviess 15.5
Edmonson 21.8
Elliott 17.0
Estill 15.5
Fayette 19.6
Fleming 18.2
Floyd 13.3
Franklin 16.3
Fulton 14.0
Gallatin 18.8
Garrard 18.8
Grant 18.3
Graves 19.9
Grayson 16.2
Green 20.8
Greenup 14.8
Hancock 15.9
Hardin 17.7
Harlan 13.1
Harrison 15.8
Hart 18.3
Henderson 15.2
Henry 21.4
Hickman 21.3
Hopkins 17.1
Jackson 17.1
Jefferson 14.3
Jessamine 19.3
Johnson 14.8
Kenton 12.5
Knott 14.5
Knox 13.0
Larue 20.5
Laurel 14.8
Lawrence 14.2
Lee 12.1
Leslie 12.6
Letcher 13.7
Lewis 16.5
Lincoln 17.7
Livingston 18.9
Logan 17.7
Lyon 22.4
McCracken 16.8
McCreary 17.5
McLean 20.7
Madison 19.0
Magoffin 13.5
Marion 18.4
Marshall 18.1
Martin 12.7
Mason 15.6
Meade 20.8
Menifee 17.3
Mercer 17.1
Metcalfe 20.0
Monroe 19.9
Montgomery 16.1
Morgan 16.7
Muhlenberg 17.8
Nelson 18.0
Nicholas 18.7
Ohio 16.8
Oldham 15.8
Owen 21.3
Owsley 11.8
Pendleton 20.2
Perry 15.0
Pike 14.5
Powell 17.3
Pulaski 15.4
Robertson 19.0
Rockcastle 15.9
Rowan 18.5
Russell 18.6
Scott 14.8
Shelby 20.2
Simpson 15.7
Spencer 19.9
Taylor 14.2
Todd 23.4
Trigg 18.2
Trimble 18.5
Union 19.1
Warren 22.3
Washington 19.7
Wayne 15.7
Webster 19.9
Whitley 13.7
Wolfe 15.4
Woodford 17.9
SAHIE are based on models combining data from a variety of sources, including the Annual Social and Economic Supplement of the Current Population Survey, 2000 Census, the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program, the County Business Patterns data set, and administrative records, such as aggregated federal tax returns and Medicaid participation records.
SAHIE provide information on health insurance coverage by age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, and income categories at the state level and by age, sex and income categories at the county level. They therefore enable local planners to determine, for instance, the counties in which low-income children are most likely to lack health insurance coverage. The data pertain to those under age 65.
Here is the link to access the data.
SAHIE are used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in support of its National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. The program provides free cancer screenings to low-income, uninsured women. The health insurance estimates assist in determining the level of need for breast and cervical cancer screening in communities nationwide.
In September, the Census Bureau will release health insurance coverage estimates from the 2009 American Community Survey (ACS). These single-year estimates will be available for counties and other geographic areas with total populations of 65,000 or more. The health insurance question was added to the 2008 ACS to permit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to more accurately understand state and local health insurance needs. Eventually the ACS will have health insurance coverage data for smaller areas from three-year and five-year estimates.
In Kentucky, 16.5% of people less than 66 years old were uninsured in 2007. For comparison, the following list shows the percent of population age 65 and under who were uninsured in Kentucky counties in the same period:
Adair 20.0
Allen 16.8
Anderson 15.3
Ballard 19.2
Barren 17.2
Bath 16.4
Bell 12.4
Boone 15.5
Bourbon 17.3
Boyd 15.1
Boyle 16.7
Bracken 18.8
Breathitt 11.9
Breckinridge 21.8
Bullitt 17.1
Butler 20.5
Caldwell 16.5
Calloway 23.6
Campbell 14.0
Carlisle 24.3
Carroll 15.3
Carter 16.7
Casey 20.1
Christian 20.4
Clark 15.4
Clay 13.0
Clinton 16.7
Crittenden 20.0
Cumberland 20.1
Daviess 15.5
Edmonson 21.8
Elliott 17.0
Estill 15.5
Fayette 19.6
Fleming 18.2
Floyd 13.3
Franklin 16.3
Fulton 14.0
Gallatin 18.8
Garrard 18.8
Grant 18.3
Graves 19.9
Grayson 16.2
Green 20.8
Greenup 14.8
Hancock 15.9
Hardin 17.7
Harlan 13.1
Harrison 15.8
Hart 18.3
Henderson 15.2
Henry 21.4
Hickman 21.3
Hopkins 17.1
Jackson 17.1
Jefferson 14.3
Jessamine 19.3
Johnson 14.8
Kenton 12.5
Knott 14.5
Knox 13.0
Larue 20.5
Laurel 14.8
Lawrence 14.2
Lee 12.1
Leslie 12.6
Letcher 13.7
Lewis 16.5
Lincoln 17.7
Livingston 18.9
Logan 17.7
Lyon 22.4
McCracken 16.8
McCreary 17.5
McLean 20.7
Madison 19.0
Magoffin 13.5
Marion 18.4
Marshall 18.1
Martin 12.7
Mason 15.6
Meade 20.8
Menifee 17.3
Mercer 17.1
Metcalfe 20.0
Monroe 19.9
Montgomery 16.1
Morgan 16.7
Muhlenberg 17.8
Nelson 18.0
Nicholas 18.7
Ohio 16.8
Oldham 15.8
Owen 21.3
Owsley 11.8
Pendleton 20.2
Perry 15.0
Pike 14.5
Powell 17.3
Pulaski 15.4
Robertson 19.0
Rockcastle 15.9
Rowan 18.5
Russell 18.6
Scott 14.8
Shelby 20.2
Simpson 15.7
Spencer 19.9
Taylor 14.2
Todd 23.4
Trigg 18.2
Trimble 18.5
Union 19.1
Warren 22.3
Washington 19.7
Wayne 15.7
Webster 19.9
Whitley 13.7
Wolfe 15.4
Woodford 17.9
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Presenters announced, permits mailed for Economic Census Conference
Attention Attendees: We look forward to seeing you at the Kentucky conference on data from the Economic Census. Parking permits and maps to the event were mailed July 14 to the address you furnished when you registered for the event, so be on the look out for those materials.
Your expert presenters from U.S. Census Bureau headquarters in Washington, DC, are Paul Zeisset and Chuck Brady, Economic Planning and Coordination Division. Kentucky State Data Center staff will also be there assisting with the workshop.
If you have any questions, please call the Kentucky State Data Center at (502) 852-7990.
The online campus map to the UofL parking lots is here: http://louisville.edu/parking/maps/Belknap%20Map%2010-11.pdf
Directions to the conference in Miller IT Center Room 03 are available in a PDF here: http://ksdc.louisville.edu/data1/KSDC_Conference_Directions.pdf
The workshop and presentation materials for the Kentucky Conference are now available online if you would like to preview them at: http://www.census.gov/econ/census07/www/conferences/conference_materials.html
Your expert presenters from U.S. Census Bureau headquarters in Washington, DC, are Paul Zeisset and Chuck Brady, Economic Planning and Coordination Division. Kentucky State Data Center staff will also be there assisting with the workshop.
If you have any questions, please call the Kentucky State Data Center at (502) 852-7990.
The online campus map to the UofL parking lots is here: http://louisville.edu/parking/maps/Belknap%20Map%2010-11.pdf
Directions to the conference in Miller IT Center Room 03 are available in a PDF here: http://ksdc.louisville.edu/data1/KSDC_Conference_Directions.pdf
The workshop and presentation materials for the Kentucky Conference are now available online if you would like to preview them at: http://www.census.gov/econ/census07/www/conferences/conference_materials.html
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
July 22 Economic Census Worshop Almost Full
If you were putting off enrolling in the FREE workshop KSDC is hosting about the 2007 Economic Census data you might want to sign up soon. As of this morning there are only 1 workstation ticket and five "bring your laptop and use our wifi" tickets remaining.
This half-day workshop will cover a lot of data resources that are useful for businesses and economic development officials. The workshop will take place on the University of Louisville's Belknap Campus (main campus) on Thursday, July 22 from 1:00pm-4:30pm.
Sign-up page and details are available here.
This half-day workshop will cover a lot of data resources that are useful for businesses and economic development officials. The workshop will take place on the University of Louisville's Belknap Campus (main campus) on Thursday, July 22 from 1:00pm-4:30pm.
Sign-up page and details are available here.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
2009 City Population Estimates Released Today
The U.S. Census Bureau today released July 1, 2009, population estimates for each of the nation's incorporated places, including cities, boroughs and villages and minor civil divisions, such as towns and townships. The new estimates are not 2010 Census population counts. They are, however, the last estimates to use 2000 Census results as a base.
The city estimates are based on 2000 Census data updated to reflect legal boundary changes, housing unit estimates updated to reflect inputs such as building permits, and county population estimates. The county population estimates are produced by using administrative records — namely births, deaths, and domestic and international migration. The resulting county population estimates are then distributed to the areas within each county by using the updated housing unit estimates.
The Kentucky State Data Center has made the following Excel workbooks available for download:
Annual Population Estimates for Kentucky Cities from 2000 to 2009
Percent Change in City Population Estimates, 2000-2009
The entire estimate series is available from the Census Bureau here. Additional housing unit and population estimate tables are availble on the KSDC Estimates Page.
The city estimates are based on 2000 Census data updated to reflect legal boundary changes, housing unit estimates updated to reflect inputs such as building permits, and county population estimates. The county population estimates are produced by using administrative records — namely births, deaths, and domestic and international migration. The resulting county population estimates are then distributed to the areas within each county by using the updated housing unit estimates.
The Kentucky State Data Center has made the following Excel workbooks available for download:
Annual Population Estimates for Kentucky Cities from 2000 to 2009
Percent Change in City Population Estimates, 2000-2009
The entire estimate series is available from the Census Bureau here. Additional housing unit and population estimate tables are availble on the KSDC Estimates Page.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
New Housing Unit Estimates Released
The latest estimates of total housing units by state and county - for July 1, 2009 - were released June 16, 2010. You can access the data here. Three Kentucky counties were in the top one hundred nationally for rate of increase in housing units from 2000 to 2009 among counties with at least 5,000 housing units. Spencer County ranked 35th with an increase of 47.2%. Boone County ranked 90th (36.5%) and Scott County ranked 97th (35.7%). No Kentucky counties ranked in the top one hundred for single-year increase from July 2008 to July 2009, though the state of Kentucky added 8,233 new housing units during this period, ranking Kentucky 29th among the states for annual rate of increase.
Registration for Economic Census Conference Now Open
Data users can now register for the hands-on workshop and conference about the 2007 Economic Census hosted by the Kentucky State Data Center. Visit the registration page to reserve your spot. The conference is free, but limited to the first 38 attendees to register.
If you cannot attend or would like to preview the conference, you can download handouts and materials from previous Economic Census Conferences here.
A list of all the Bureau's upcoming Economic Census Conferences and a typical program schedule are located here.
If you cannot attend or would like to preview the conference, you can download handouts and materials from previous Economic Census Conferences here.
A list of all the Bureau's upcoming Economic Census Conferences and a typical program schedule are located here.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Economic Census Conference - July 22, 2010
The Kentucky State Data Center is hosting the 2007 Economic Census Conference on July 22, 2010 at the University of Louisville Belknap Campus. This hands-on training session will be conducted by Census Bureau staff in a computer-lab setting. New users will learn about the range of data about businesses available from the Census Bureau, including both the Economic Census and more frequent data sets. Experienced users will learn about new features of the data, comparability issues, and qualifications of the data. Attendees will gain skills in accessing Economic Census data in American FactFinder, very important now that PDFs and other media are no longer provided.
Please plan on joining us for this unique opportunity. Information about registration and program details will be forthcoming soon.
The Economic Census is conducted every five years (i.e. 2002, 2007) and is a huge resource for industry and economic information. Visit the Economic Census web site to learn more or access the data now.
Please plan on joining us for this unique opportunity. Information about registration and program details will be forthcoming soon.
The Economic Census is conducted every five years (i.e. 2002, 2007) and is a huge resource for industry and economic information. Visit the Economic Census web site to learn more or access the data now.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Kentucky 2010 Participation Rate Bests The 2000 Census
The Census Bureau has released final tallies for the mail participation rates in the 2010 Census. Kentucky had a 75% rate, which bested the 2000 particpation rate of 70%. In all, 28 states had better participation rates than in 2000.
Among Kentucky counties, the highest participation rates were in Leslie County (86%) and Robertson County (85%). Bell county had the lowest rate at 43% and Wolfe county was next lowest at 44%. All of the state, county and city rates can be viewed here on the Bureau's Participation Rate Map.
Among Kentucky counties, the highest participation rates were in Leslie County (86%) and Robertson County (85%). Bell county had the lowest rate at 43% and Wolfe county was next lowest at 44%. All of the state, county and city rates can be viewed here on the Bureau's Participation Rate Map.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Census Takers Start Door-to-Door Canvasing on May 1st
On May 1st, census takers will begin going door-to-door to roughly 1/3 of households that did not mail back their forms. They also will verify that housing units indicated as "unoccupied" to us by the postal service or others are indeed unoccupied and vacant. Click here for more information about this phase of the Census.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Particpation Rate Updated Today
The Census Bureau updated the particpation map today and now Kentucky has nearly half the state households particpating with less than three days until Census Day on April 1. Kentucky stands at 49% participation, still ahead of the national rate which is 46%.
If you haven't mailed your census form yet, please take ten minutes and mail it back. It saves the cost and time of an enumerator coming to your home to record the data.
If you haven't mailed your census form yet, please take ten minutes and mail it back. It saves the cost and time of an enumerator coming to your home to record the data.
Kentucky Census Participation Rates
The Census Bureau has made available tools for checking the Census mail participation rates for states, counties and cities. As of March 29, Kentucky has a 40% participation rate. This is slightly better than the Nation participation rate of 34%.
You can go to this link to zoom in on the national and state maps to see your local county and city participation rates. Below is an image of the Kentucky participation rates that was captured today. The darker colors are counties with the lowest mail return rates. Eastern Kentucky counties are faring worse than other areas.
The Census is important for determining how many Congressional Representatives each state has, as well as used to distribute federal funds for highways and other purposes. It only takes a few minutes, so please encourage everyone you know to mail it in!
You can go to this link to zoom in on the national and state maps to see your local county and city participation rates. Below is an image of the Kentucky participation rates that was captured today. The darker colors are counties with the lowest mail return rates. Eastern Kentucky counties are faring worse than other areas.
The Census is important for determining how many Congressional Representatives each state has, as well as used to distribute federal funds for highways and other purposes. It only takes a few minutes, so please encourage everyone you know to mail it in!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
New Kentucky County 2009 Population Estimates Released Today
The United States Census Bureau has released 2009 County population estimates. The new estimates reveal that Spencer County has outpaced all other counties with a population growth of 50.7% since 2000. Kentucky added 271,825 people in that period for a 6.7% gain. There were 28 counties that had their populations increase at greater rates than the state, and 37 counties lost population in this period.
Kentucky's westernmost counties fared among the worst for population decline. Of the four counties that border the Mississippi River, Fulton (-12.1%) and Hickman (-7.8%) had the greatest percentage declines, ranking last and next-to-last among all 120 counties, with Carlisle (-2.7%) and Ballard (-1.5%) also seeing population declines.
You can see the Kentucky population estimates for each year from 2000 to 2009 here at the KSDC web site or visit the Census Bureau estimates page to see estimates for all available geographies in the United States.
Kentucky's westernmost counties fared among the worst for population decline. Of the four counties that border the Mississippi River, Fulton (-12.1%) and Hickman (-7.8%) had the greatest percentage declines, ranking last and next-to-last among all 120 counties, with Carlisle (-2.7%) and Ballard (-1.5%) also seeing population declines.
You can see the Kentucky population estimates for each year from 2000 to 2009 here at the KSDC web site or visit the Census Bureau estimates page to see estimates for all available geographies in the United States.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Someone's Knocking At The Door . . .
. . . or at least they will be if you do not mail back your Census form!
Most households should receive the Census questionnaire in this week's mail, and if you wait too long to return it an enumerator will likely be knocking on your door in the next few weeks. So, if you want to avoid that, please do not delay and mail it back as quickly as possible. It takes only a few minutes.
The following information about missing or erroneously addressed Census forms is taken from the Census Blog. You may find this helpful if you or someone you know has this problem:
"One question keeps popping up: What should I do if my census form has an incorrect address or if I don’t receive a form at all?
If your form has the wrong city name or zip code, please note the following:
* The actual location of your address has been verified for accuracy. Contained in the barcodes on your form is information about the correct geographic location to which your housing unit belongs. This geographic information was verified last year by census workers who physically located each housing unit on the ground and assigned the housing units a “geocode” using special census maps and GPS coordinates.
* The address on your census form or advance letter may not list the city name you identify with or are used to seeing on your mail. This is a result of a cost-saving measure that streamlines how the forms are sorted and delivered to you by the U.S. Postal Service. It will NOT affect which city, town or block your household’s responses will be assigned to. If your city or area did not receive census forms, please be patient. The forms are either on their way, or census workers will come in May through July to conduct the census in person.
If you don’t receive a form at all, please take the following steps:
1) Wait: If you haven’t received a form, wait until April 12 to allow time for it to arrive. Millions of census forms are on their way to households across the country.
2) Contact Us: If you still have not received your form by April 12, then you may contact one of our 2010 Census Toll-free help lines.
* English: 1-866-872-6868
* Chinese: 1-866-935-2010
* Korean: 1-866-955-2010
* Russian: 1-866-965-2010
* Spanish: 1-866-928-2010
* Vietnamese: 1-866-945-2010
* TDD (Telephone Display Device for the hearing impaired): 1-866-783-2010
* Puerto Rico (in English): 1-866-939-2010
* Puerto Rico (in Spanish): 1-866-929-2010"
Most households should receive the Census questionnaire in this week's mail, and if you wait too long to return it an enumerator will likely be knocking on your door in the next few weeks. So, if you want to avoid that, please do not delay and mail it back as quickly as possible. It takes only a few minutes.
The following information about missing or erroneously addressed Census forms is taken from the Census Blog. You may find this helpful if you or someone you know has this problem:
"One question keeps popping up: What should I do if my census form has an incorrect address or if I don’t receive a form at all?
If your form has the wrong city name or zip code, please note the following:
* The actual location of your address has been verified for accuracy. Contained in the barcodes on your form is information about the correct geographic location to which your housing unit belongs. This geographic information was verified last year by census workers who physically located each housing unit on the ground and assigned the housing units a “geocode” using special census maps and GPS coordinates.
* The address on your census form or advance letter may not list the city name you identify with or are used to seeing on your mail. This is a result of a cost-saving measure that streamlines how the forms are sorted and delivered to you by the U.S. Postal Service. It will NOT affect which city, town or block your household’s responses will be assigned to. If your city or area did not receive census forms, please be patient. The forms are either on their way, or census workers will come in May through July to conduct the census in person.
If you don’t receive a form at all, please take the following steps:
1) Wait: If you haven’t received a form, wait until April 12 to allow time for it to arrive. Millions of census forms are on their way to households across the country.
2) Contact Us: If you still have not received your form by April 12, then you may contact one of our 2010 Census Toll-free help lines.
* English: 1-866-872-6868
* Chinese: 1-866-935-2010
* Korean: 1-866-955-2010
* Russian: 1-866-965-2010
* Spanish: 1-866-928-2010
* Vietnamese: 1-866-945-2010
* TDD (Telephone Display Device for the hearing impaired): 1-866-783-2010
* Puerto Rico (in English): 1-866-939-2010
* Puerto Rico (in Spanish): 1-866-929-2010"
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Count Every Kentuckian-- Babies and small children too!
In our efforts to count every Kentuckian for the 2010 Census, please spread the word-- babies count too!
Children have been undercounted in every census since the first one in 1790. Local communities rely on census information in planning for schools, child care, health and other critical services. Babies need to be counted today, so they can benefit tomorrow from community services.
Children have been undercounted in every census since the first one in 1790. Local communities rely on census information in planning for schools, child care, health and other critical services. Babies need to be counted today, so they can benefit tomorrow from community services.
Friday, February 19, 2010
What do Irish Heritage and Women's History Month have to do with the Census?
Did you know that in 1987 the U.S. Congress first proclaimed March as Women's History Month? And in 1995 Congress first proclaimed March as Irish-American Heritage Month?
And you may be wondering what does this have to do with Census Data?
The answer is that the Census Bureau releases "Facts for Features" and "Special Editions" that consist of collections of statistics from the Census Bureau's demographic and economic subject areas intended to commemorate anniversaries or observances or to provide background information for topics in the news.
These special releases are collected and made available on the Facts for Features web page.
So why was March chosen for Irish-American Heritage and Women's History? Well, you can probably guess that the St. Patrick's Day celebration on March 17 led to the month of March being chosen for the Irish heritage designation. But the Women's History Month designation finds it's roots in a March 8, 1857 protest of working conditions by women factory workers in New York City . This led to an International Women's Day observation that eventually was expanded to Women's History Month.
The Facts for Features release states that 12% of Americans who designate an ancestry claim Irish ancestry and using American Fact Finder we find that 14% of Kentuckians claim Irish ancestry.
The Facts for Features article on Women's History Month states that there were 155.8 million females in the USA and 151.8 million males as of October 1, 2009 and 82.8 million of the females were also mothers. No wonder so many flowers are sold for Mothers Day!
And you may be wondering what does this have to do with Census Data?
The answer is that the Census Bureau releases "Facts for Features" and "Special Editions" that consist of collections of statistics from the Census Bureau's demographic and economic subject areas intended to commemorate anniversaries or observances or to provide background information for topics in the news.
These special releases are collected and made available on the Facts for Features web page.
So why was March chosen for Irish-American Heritage and Women's History? Well, you can probably guess that the St. Patrick's Day celebration on March 17 led to the month of March being chosen for the Irish heritage designation. But the Women's History Month designation finds it's roots in a March 8, 1857 protest of working conditions by women factory workers in New York City . This led to an International Women's Day observation that eventually was expanded to Women's History Month.
The Facts for Features release states that 12% of Americans who designate an ancestry claim Irish ancestry and using American Fact Finder we find that 14% of Kentuckians claim Irish ancestry.
The Facts for Features article on Women's History Month states that there were 155.8 million females in the USA and 151.8 million males as of October 1, 2009 and 82.8 million of the females were also mothers. No wonder so many flowers are sold for Mothers Day!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Population Declines in 35 Kentucky Counties
Recent county estimates from the Census Bureau show that 35 of Kentucky's 120 counties lost population between 2000 and 2008. This is despite the state total having increased by 5.2% over this period. Population loss can have tremendous consequences on labor force and other social and economic factors, such as the ability to attract businesses or provide an adequate tax base to fund services.
In Kentucky, as in most other states, population growth is occurring in counties around larger metropolitan areas and declining in rural counties distant from the metro economic engines. Below is a table showing the 35 counties and their population loss totals and percent. Kentucky's westernmost county, Fulton, has by far suffered the greatest percentage loss since 2000 at -12.3%. The next three highest declines occurred in eastern Kentucky counties Martin (-8.3%), Harlan (-7.2%) and Lee (-6.8%).
As the table shows, many of Kentucky's rural counties face great challenges dealing with their declining populations.
In Kentucky, as in most other states, population growth is occurring in counties around larger metropolitan areas and declining in rural counties distant from the metro economic engines. Below is a table showing the 35 counties and their population loss totals and percent. Kentucky's westernmost county, Fulton, has by far suffered the greatest percentage loss since 2000 at -12.3%. The next three highest declines occurred in eastern Kentucky counties Martin (-8.3%), Harlan (-7.2%) and Lee (-6.8%).
As the table shows, many of Kentucky's rural counties face great challenges dealing with their declining populations.
| County | Census 2000 | July 2000 | July 2008 | Change |
| Fulton | 7,752 | 7,697 | 6,855 | -12.3% |
| Martin | 12,578 | 12,560 | 11,602 | -8.3% |
| Harlan | 33,202 | 33,000 | 30,783 | -7.2% |
| Lee | 7,916 | 7,919 | 7,414 | -6.8% |
| Hickman | 5,262 | 5,248 | 4,936 | -6.3% |
| Leslie | 12,401 | 12,370 | 11,639 | -6.3% |
| Letcher | 25,277 | 25,217 | 23,890 | -5.6% |
| Cumberland | 7,147 | 7,163 | 6,817 | -5.1% |
| Owsley | 4,858 | 4,863 | 4,634 | -4.9% |
| Pike | 68,736 | 68,489 | 65,331 | -4.8% |
| Union | 15,637 | 15,601 | 15,024 | -3.8% |
| Carlisle | 5,351 | 5,342 | 5,162 | -3.5% |
| Bell | 30,060 | 30,043 | 29,055 | -3.4% |
| Webster | 14,120 | 14,112 | 13,669 | -3.2% |
| McLean | 9,938 | 9,977 | 9,681 | -3.1% |
| Robertson | 2,266 | 2,264 | 2,202 | -2.8% |
| Estill | 15,307 | 15,309 | 14,948 | -2.4% |
| Clay | 24,556 | 24,503 | 23,930 | -2.4% |
| Livingston | 9,804 | 9,814 | 9,591 | -2.3% |
| Lewis | 14,092 | 14,124 | 13,807 | -2.3% |
| Boyd | 49,752 | 49,663 | 48,560 | -2.3% |
| Muhlenberg | 31,839 | 31,796 | 31,187 | -2.0% |
| Campbell | 88,616 | 88,656 | 87,038 | -1.9% |
| Crittenden | 9,384 | 9,404 | 9,244 | -1.7% |
| Monroe | 11,756 | 11,738 | 11,547 | -1.7% |
| Breathitt | 16,100 | 16,061 | 15,813 | -1.6% |
| Wolfe | 7,065 | 7,095 | 6,989 | -1.5% |
| Caldwell | 13,060 | 13,039 | 12,866 | -1.3% |
| Knott | 17,649 | 17,613 | 17,385 | -1.3% |
| Magoffin | 13,332 | 13,317 | 13,151 | -1.3% |
| Floyd | 42,441 | 42,379 | 42,094 | -0.7% |
| Clinton | 9,634 | 9,631 | 9,568 | -0.7% |
| McCracken | 65,514 | 65,440 | 65,109 | -0.5% |
| Hopkins | 46,519 | 46,458 | 46,338 | -0.3% |
| Perry | 29,390 | 29,289 | 29,241 | -0.2% |
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