Census 2010 and Connecticut

Census 2010 & Connecticut Michael Howser & Steve Batt Connecticut State Data Center Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

What is the Connecticut State Data Center?• Connecticut’s Census Bureau Liaison• Part of the National Data Center Network• Assists public with accessing Census Data• Provides custom data resources for Connecticut• Funded by Office of Policy and Management ctsdc.uconn.edu Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

What is MAGIC?• University of Connecticut Libraries Map and Geographic Information Center – MAGIC• Over 220,000 print maps• Historical Aerial Photography for Connecticut• Provides digitized maps and aerial photography in full- quality TIFF format for download – FREE! magic.lib.uconn.edu Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Connecticut State Data Center + MAGIC = Data & Maps• Connecticut State Data Center moved to MAGIC in October 2010• Collaboration combines GIS and Mapping technology with Census data!• Custom datasets are digitally preserved ctsdc.uconn.edu/maps.html Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Who is MAGIC and the Connecticut State Data CenterPrinciple Investigator CtSDC Graduate Students• Dr. Jeffrey Osleeb • Curtis Denton • Jie LinLibrary Staff • Jon Pollak• Steve Batt • Josh Strunk• Michael Howser• Bill Miller Undergraduate Students • Thomas Bachant • Tia Hogan • And more in the fall Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

2010 Census Quick Facts• Just over 72% of U.S. Households mailed back their forms (same as 2000)• 48 million addresses were followed up• 2010 Census was $1.6 Billion under budget! Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

2010 Census Timeline • December 2010 – National Population • Feb - March 2011 – Redistricting Data Released • May 2011 – Demographic Profiles Released • June – Aug 2011 – Summary File 1 Released • December 2011 – Summary File 2 Released Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

December 21, 2010Connecticut State Data Center &Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

2010 Winners and Losers Increase in House Seats • Texas (+4), Florida (+2), Arizona (+1), Georgia (+1), Nevada (+1), South Carolina (+1), Utah (+1), Washington (+1) Decrease in House Seats • Ohio (-2), New York (-2), Illinois (-1), Iowa (-1), Louisiana (-1), Massachusetts (- 1), Michigan (-1), New Jersey (-1), Pennsylvania (-1) Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

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What is Apportionment?• Each state has at least one representative in the House of Representatives• 435 Total Seats available• States ranked by Population to provide equal representation per person• Representation based on Decennial Census youtube.com/watch?v=RUCnb5_HZc0 Population Counts Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

2010 U.S. Census Reapportionment (Public Law 94-171) Data 2010.census.gov/2010census/data/ Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Redistricting Data – State by State Released by April 1, 2011• Total Population• Race (White, Black or African American, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, Some other Race)• Ethnicity (Hispanic or Latino)• Voting Age (18+ years of age)• Housing Data (Occupancy and Vacancy) Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

U.S. Population Snapshot 2000 2010Total Population 281,421,906 308,745,538 (+9.7%)White 211,460,626 223,553,265 (+5.7%)Black or African American 34,658,190 38,929,319 (12.3%)American Indian & Alaska Native 2,475,956 2,932,248 (18.4%)Asian 10,242,998 14,674,252 (43.3%)Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 398,835 540,013 (35.4%)Some Other Race 15,359,073 19,107,368 (24.4%)Hispanic or Latino 35,305,818 50,477,594 (43%) Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Connecticut Redistricting Data• Released March 9, 2011 @ 2:00pm• Includes: – State – Congressional District – County – Town – Tract – Block Group – Block Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

2010 U.S. Census Data - Connecticut 2000 2010Total Population 3,405,565 3,574,097 (+4.9%)White 2,780,355 2,772,410 (-0.3%)Black or African American 309,843 362,296 (16.9%)American Indian & Alaska Native 9,639 11,256 (16.8%)Asian 82,313 135,565 (64.7%)Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1,366 1,428 (4.5%)Some Other Race 147,201 198,466 (34.8%)Hispanic or Latino 320,323 479,087 (49.6%) Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Connecticut Demographic Profile Data• Released May 2011• Includes: – Race/Ethnicity – Age – Housing – Other variables Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Connecticut Summary File 1 Data• Released June 30, 2011 @ 12:00am• Includes: – State – Congressional District – County – Town – Tract – Block Group – Block Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Summary File 1 Access• Current Available via the New American FactFinder• In September Connecticut State Data Center will process these files and make them accessible via our website (ctsdc.uconn.edu) Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Want to Explore the 2010 data?• For Connecticut Data Visit ctsdc.uconn.edu Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

2010 & 2000 Connecticut Town Data Viewer ctsdc.uconn.edu Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Exploring National Data• New York Times 2010 Census Map projects.nytimes.com/census/2010/map Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Custom Data Sets: American FactFinder2• 2010 Census Data will be available in the New American FactFinder (factfinder2.census.gov) Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Libraries and the 2010 Census• Become familiar with the new American FactFinder – the legacy version will disappear at the end of the year!• If you need help the Connecticut State Data Center is here to help! Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

American Community Survey Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

What is the American Community Survey?• American Community Survey (ACS) – “yearly census” – survey of population each year – Includes 14-17 pages of questions – In-depth questions – Takes the place of Decennial Long Form – Includes a 1, 3, and 5 year dataset Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Visualizing the ACS 5 Year Data projects.nytimes.com/census/2010/explorer Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

ACS Custom Data Download• American FactFinder (factfinder.census.gov) Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Statistical AbstractsAn Opportunity for Libraries? Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Statistical Abstracts: End of An Era• Publication ceases in 2012• Combines government statistics into one product• Great place to explore what data is available Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Next Steps for Libraries?• Do we try to create this type of resource for each state?• Do we create a website that points users to the sources of data?• What is the role of libraries and providing access to data? Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Is this a Wright Brothers moment for libraries? Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

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Questions? Contact us at: ctsdc@uconn.eduSpecial Thanks• Connecticut Office of Policy and Management• National Endowment for the Humanities• On the Line: How schooling, housing, and civil rights shaped Hartford and its suburbs• UConn Department of Geography & Center for Population Research• UConn Libraries Digital Projects Team, Directors Council, Information Technology Services, Planning Team, and Undergraduate Education Team Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

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