Transcript Government Statistics 101: the Census and Beyond

Michigan Library Association Annual Conference – November 10, 2010 – Traverse City, MI
Government Statistics 101:
the Census and Beyond
Nyama Marsh
Flint Public Library
Hailey Mooney
Michigan State University
Rhianna Williams
Michigan Technological University
Government Documents Roundtable of Michigan
http://tinyurl.com/migodort
Slides online at http://staff.lib.msu.edu/mooneyh/govstats101.ppt
Understanding Government Statistics:
Why does the government collect statistics?
“Representatives and direct Taxes
shall be apportioned among the
several States which may be included
within this Union, according to their
respective numbers, which shall be
determined by adding to the whole
Number of free Persons, including
those bound to Service for a Term of
Years, and excluding Indians not
taxed, three-fifths of all other
Persons. The actual Enumeration
shall be made within three Years
after the first Meeting of the
Congress of the United States, and
within every subsequent Term of ten
Years, in such Manner as they shall
by Law direct.”
Understanding Government Statistics:
How does the government collect statistics?
• Censuses
• Surveys
• Administrative Records
Statistics Reference Interview
• Statistics or data?
• Who or What?
– Topic
– Unit of Analysis
• When?
– Most current available, a single year, time series
• Where?
– Geographic unit(s)
Major U.S. Census Programs
DECENNIAL CENSUS AND
AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY
Decennial Census
Goal: Count American population every ten
years
Count of the American People is authorized
by the Constitution
Used to reorganize congressional districts
every ten years
Decennial Census
Basic population characteristics:
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Sex
Age
Race
Homeowner Status
American Community Survey
Purpose: Measure social and economic
characteristics
Created to replace decennial long form
Provides continually updated data on
American households
Samples about 3 million households
annually
American Community Survey
Geographic areas: National, State, County, City, Census
Tracts and Blocks.
Data Groups:
 1 yr Estimate 65,000+ people
 3 yr Estimates 20,000 + people
 5 yr Estimates All Areas (available in 2011)
American Community Survey
sample of subjects included
• Basic Demographic
• Economic
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Income
Labor Force Status
Health Insurance Coverage
Journey to Work
• Financial
– Housing Value
– Monthly owner costs
– Owner or Renter
• Social
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Marital Status & History
Education
Veterans Status
Disability
Place of Birth
• Housing
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Phone service
Number of Rooms
Year Built
House Heating Fuel
www.factfinder.census.gov
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Major U.S. Census Programs
ECONOMIC CENSUS
What is the Economic Census
• The Economic Census profiles the US economy
from the national to the local level.
• Every 5 years, on the 2 and 7s.
• Most recent is 2007.
– Data analyzed and released from 2009-2011.
• Economic Census
businesses
households
How to access
• http://business.census.gov
• http://factfinder.census.gov
Who participates?
• 4.7 Million establishments.
– All large and mid-size businesses.
– A sample of small businesses
• May file via paper or online.
What is included?
• The Economic Census covers approximately
85% of domestic economic activity, as
classified by NAICS (North American Industry
Classifications System)
• Another 13% is covered by:
– The Census of Governments, conducted by the
Census Bureau
– The Census of Agriculture, conducted by U.S.
Department of Agriculture
What is the 2% not covered?
• Whole industries excluded:
– Agriculture, forestry; Rail transportation; Funds & Trusts; Schools &
Colleges; Religious organizations; Labor unions; Political organizations;
Private households; Public administration
• However, businesses run by religious orgs are included, such as
day care centers or thrift stores.
• Partial industries excluded:
– Public utilities
– Government owned buses, subways, and ambulance services (Private
owned are included)
• Exceptions to the exclusions
– Government owned hospitals and liquor stores are included.
What kind of data?
• Key Statistics
– the number of establishments per industry
classification
– their sales
– annual payroll
– number of employees.
• Economic Census data is also available via
American FactFinder
– http://factfinder.census.gov
What is data used for?
• Benchmarking for other statistics and surveys.
• Tracking changes in local economies. (How has MI’s
automotive sales changed from 2002 to 2007?).
• Analyzing the impact of policies and economic programs.
• To study an industry or a geographical market to inform
strategic plans and business-to-business marketing.
• Sorted by Industry or Geography
• Available to view as a Quick Report or a
Thematic Map
Quick Report - Industry
Quick Report - Geography
• Reports available at various levels of geographic
specificity
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Nation: US
Region: Midwest, Northeast, South, West
State: AL, AK, AR, etc
County
Consolidated City
Economic Place, with 5000+ inhabitants or works
Combined Statistical Area (ex. Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, MI
CSA)
– Metropolitan/Micropolitan Statistical Area (ex. Adrian, MI Micro Area;
Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI Metro Area)
– Commercial Area (ex. Specific to Puerto Rico)
Genesee County, MI
Table 1: Selected Statistics by Economic Sector
Thematic Map
* Picking state
display
. Entering search term
New for 2011!
http://factfinder2.census.gov
Beyond the Censuses…
OTHER SOURCES OF GOVERNMENT
STATISTICS
Primary Statistical Agencies of the U.S.
Federal Government
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Bureau of Economic Analysis
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Census Bureau
Economic Research Service, Dept of Agriculture
Energy Information Administration
Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income
National Agricultural Statistics Service
National Center for Education Statistics
National Center for Health Statistics
National Science Foundation, Science Resources Statistics
Social Security Administration, Office of Policy
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Administration for Children and Families [Dept of Health and Human Services]
Administration on Aging [Dept of Health and Human Services]
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality [Dept of Health and Human Services]
Agency for International Development [Independent agency]
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry [Dept of Health and Human Services]
Agricultural Research Service [Dept of Agriculture]
Army Corps of Engineers [Dept of Defense]
Broadcasting Board of Governors [Independent agency]
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection [Dept of Homeland Security]
Bureau of Economic Analysis [Dept of Commerce]
Bureau of Justice Statistics [Dept of Justice]
Bureau of Labor Statistics [Dept of Labor]
Bureau of Prisons [Dept of Justice]
Bureau of Reclamation [Dept of Interior]
Bureau of Transportation Statistics [Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Dept of Transportation]
Census Bureau [Dept of Commerce]
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [Dept of Health and Human Services]
Consumer Product Safety Commission [Independent agency]
Defense Manpower Data Center, Statistical Information Analysis Division [Dept of Defense]
Department of Veterans Affairs [Cabinet]
Drug Enforcement Administration [Dept of Justice]
Economic Research Service [Dept of Agriculture]
Economics and Statistics Administration [Dept of Commerce]
Employment and Training Administration [Dept of Labor]
Employment Standards Administration [Dept of Labor]
Energy Information Administration [Dept of Energy]
Environmental Protection Agency [Independent agency]
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission [Independent agency]
Federal Aviation Administration [Dept of Transportation]
Federal Bureau of Investigation [Dept of Justice]
Federal Emergency Management Agency [Dept of Homeland Security]
Federal Highway Administration [Dept of Transportation]
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Dept of Transportation]
Federal Railroad Administration [Dept of Transportation]
Federal Transit Administration [Dept of Transportation]
Fish and Wildlife Service [Dept of Interior]
Food and Nutrition Service [Dept of Agriculture]
Foreign Agricultural Service [Dept of Agriculture]
Forest Service [Dept of Agriculture]
Health Resources and Services Administration [Dept of Health and Human Services]
Indian Health Service [Dept of Health and Human Services]
Institute of Museum and Library Services [Independent agency]
Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics [Interagency forum]
International Trade Administration [Dept of Commerce]
Maritime Administration [Dept of Transportation]
Mine Safety and Health Administration [Dept of Labor]
Minerals Management Service [Dept of Interior]
National Aeronautics and Space Administration [Independent agency]
National Agricultural Statistics Service [Dept of Agriculture]
National Cancer Institute [National Institutes of Health]
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National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine [National Institutes of Health]
National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance [Institute of Education Sciences,
Dept of Education]
National Center for Education Statistics [Dept of Education]
National Center for Health Statistics [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]
National Eye Institute [National Institutes of Health]
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute [National Institutes of Health]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [Dept of Transportation]
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease [National Institutes of Health]
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease [National Institutes of Health]
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering [National Institutes of Health]
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development [National Institutes of Health]
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research [National Institutes of Health]
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases [National Institutes of Health]
National Institute of Mental Health [National Institutes of Health]
National Institute on Aging [National Institutes of Health]
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism [National Institutes of Health]
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders [National Institutes of Health]
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research [Dept of Education]
National Institute on Drug Abuse [National Institutes of Health]
National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director [National Institutes of Health]
National Marine Fisheries Service [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [Dept of Commerce]
National Park Service [Dept of Interior]
Natural Resources Conservation Service [Dept of Agriculture]
National Science Foundation, Science Resources Statistics [National Science Foundation]
Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Dept of Labor]
Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight [Dept of Housing and Urban Development]
Office of Health, Safety, and Security [Dept of Energy]
Office of Immigration Statistics [Dept of Homeland Security]
Office of Management and Budget [Executive Office of the President]
Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy [Dept of Education]
Office of Policy Development and Research [Dept of Housing and Urban Development]
Office of Population Affairs [Dept of Health and Human Services]
Office of Public and Indian Housing [Dept of Housing and Urban Development]
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing [Dept of Housing and Urban Development]
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation [Dept of Health and Human Services]
Office of the Secretary, Dept of Transportation [Dept of Transportation]
Patent and Trademark Office [Dept of Commerce]
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Dept of Transportation]
Preparedness Directorate [Dept of Homeland Security]
Small Business Administration [Independent agency]
Social Security Administration, Office of Policy [Independent agency]
Statistics of Income [Internal Revenue Service]
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [Dept of Health and Human Services]
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United States Geological Survey [Dept of Interior]
Statistics NOT collected by the government
• Who else collects and publishes statistics?
– NGOs and nonprofits
– Academic & Research Institutions
– Private Sector
Helpful Finding Aids
http://tinyurl.com/umstats
http://tinyurl.com/msustats
http://www.fedstats.gov
http://www.census.gov
U.S. Census Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2010 (129th
Edition) Washington, DC, 2009; <http://www.census.gov/statab/www/>.
Agency Name
Major Publication
Bureau of Economic
Analysis
Survey of Current Business
Bureau of Justice
Statistics
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice
Statistics
Bureau of Labor
Statistics
Handbook of U.S. Labor Statistics
(Bernan Press)
Secondary Publication
Crime in the United States
(FBI)
Bureau of Transportation National Transportation Statistics
Statistics
Energy Information
Administration
Annual Energy Review
Internal Revenue
Service, Statistics of
Income
IRS Data Book
National Agricultural
Statistics Service
Agricultural Statistics
Census of Agriculture
National Center for
Education Statistics
Digest of Education Statistics
Condition of Education
National Center for
Health Statistics
Health, United States
Michigan Government Statistics
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Department of
Agriculture
Department of
Community Health
Department of
Education
Department of
Energy, Labor &
Economic Growth
Department of
Environmental
Quality
Department of
Human Services
Department of
Technology,
Management, and
Budget
Department of
Transportation
Department of
Treasury
State Police
Summary
• Scope of statistics collected by the U.S.
government
• Decennial Census & American Community
Survey
• Economic Census
• Slides posted at
http://staff.lib.msu.edu/mooneyh/govstats101.ppt
• Michigan Federal Documents Depository Libraries
http://tinyurl.com/midocslibs