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Denise Smith
301-457-2378
Census Bureau Report Profiles Older Population
Of the U.S. population age 55 and over in 1999, 55 percent were women,
61 percent were married and living with their spouse and 73 percent were high
school graduates, according to a profile of the older population released today
by the Commerce Department's Census Bureau.
The report, The Older Population in the United States: March 1999, is based
on data collected in the March 1999 Current Population Survey, which uses the
1990 census as the base for its sample. The estimates should not be confused
with Census 2000 results to be released starting in December.
The report and accompanying tables cover topics that include geographic
distribution, age and sex distribution, family type and size, educational
attainment, labor force participation and employment, occupational
characteristics, family income and poverty status.
Statistics from surveys are subject to sampling and nonsampling error.
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Editor's Note: The embargoed data can be accessed at
<http://www.census.gov/dcmd/www/embargo/embargo.html>. Call the Public
Information Office for a password. After the release time, go to
<http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/age.html>.
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Jesse McKinnon
301-457-2402
Census Bureau Releases Report on
African American Population
A Commerce Department's Census Bureau report released today brings
together data on a wide range of topics related to the African American
population.
The report, The Black Population in the United States: March 1999, is a
compilation of data released on the Internet last February. The data are
not from Census 2000. The first Census 2000 data on race will be released
beginning March 2001.
Subjects covered in the printed report include geographic distribution,
age and sex distribution, family type and size, educational attainment,
labor force participation and unemployment, occupation, family income and
poverty status.
Estimates in the report are based on data collected in the March 1999
Current Population Survey. As in all surveys, the estimates are subject to
sampling and nonsampling error.
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Editor's note: Access to embargoed releases and data sets will be revoked
for any person or organization failing to adhere to the U.S. Census
Bureau's embargo. The embargoed data can be accessed at
<http://www.census.gov/dcmd/www/embargo/embargo.html>. Call the Public
Information Office for a password. After the release time, go to
<http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/race/black.html>.
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Tipsheet
A product of the U.S. Census Bureau's Public Information Office
November 3, 2000 TP00-22
Upcoming
Demographic
Nothing scheduled.
Census 2000
Census 2000 Demonstration Disc -- The disc is a production prototype for
the Census 2000 P. L. 94-171 Redistricting Data CD-ROM. It can be used to
prepare and test software and other resources necessary for redistricting
before the release of the file to each state in March of next year. The
CD-ROM provides users with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with
the Census 2000 browser software as well as the Census 2000 data format
for 63 race categories. Call the Census Bureau's Public Information Office
on 301-457-3691 if you are interested in receiving a copy.
Non-Census
Census Bureau Facts for Features: Thanksgiving Day -- Statistics from the
Census Bureau's demographic and economic subject areas pertaining to this
year's turkey feast. Similar Facts for Features commemorate other events
or holidays throughout the year. (Tentatively scheduled for release in two
weeks.)
Census Brief: Coming from the Americas -- A Profile of the Nation's Latin
American Foreign Born (Spanish-language version)-- Based on a 1999 Census
Bureau report with 1997 data, this brief examines growth, origin and
settlement patterns of the nation's Latin American- born population and
how different Latin American-born groups compare with the native
population and with one another. (Tentatively scheduled for release in two
weeks.)
1997 State and County Poverty Estimates -- Median household income and
poverty estimates for the nation's 3,141 counties from the Small Area
Income and Poverty Estimates program. (Tentatively scheduled for release
in two weeks.)
1997 School District Population and Poverty Estimates Population estimates
and poverty data for school-age children in approximately 15,000 school
districts from the Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates program.
(Tentatively scheduled for release in three weeks.)
1999 Housing Unit and Household Estimates by State Tabulations for the
nation and states on items such as age of householders and persons per
household. (Tentatively scheduled for release in three weeks.)
Economic
1997 Economic Census
1997 Economic Census of Outlying Areas: Puerto Rico -- Geographic Areas
Statistics: Retail Trade, Wholesale Trade, and Service Industries Includes
sales or receipts, payroll, number of employees for retail and wholesale
trade and service industries, operating expenses and value of ending
inventories for wholesalers and number of rooms and sources of receipts
for Puerto Rico's hotels. (Tentatively scheduled for release in one week.)
1997 Survey of Minority-Owned Business Enterprises, Hispanic -- This
report presents data for Hispanic-owned businesses by size, type of
business, geographic areas (states, counties, metropolitan areas and
places) and specific ethnic groups. (Tentatively scheduled for release in
two weeks.)
1997 Economic Census, Business Expenses -- Provides national data on
operating expenses for most sectors of the economy. Expenses include costs
for fringe benefits, rent, utilities, advertising and computer services.
(Tentatively scheduled for release in three weeks.)
1997 Women-Owned Businesses -- Provides data on women-owned businesses,
such as receipts, number of paid employees, annual payroll, size of firms
and legal form of organization for the nation, states, metropolitan areas,
counties and cities. (Tentatively scheduled for release in four weeks.)
Non-Census
1998 Annual Survey of Manufactures, Geographic Area Statistics -- Provides
number of employees, production workers, value added by manufacture, cost
of materials, value of shipments and new capital expenditures for
manufactured products such as food, apparel, lumber, chemicals, computers
and transportation. Data summaries are for states. (Tentatively scheduled
for release in one week.)
Recently Released
Demographic
Census 2000
Strength in Numbers -- Your Guide to Census 2000 Redistricting Data -- An
11-page guide that helps readers understand and use the maps and data the
Census Bureau provides for redistricting. Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/clo/www/redistricting.html">.
Non-Census
The Black Population in the United States: March 1999 -- A report that
brings together under one cover a wide range of data on the Black
population previously released on the Internet. Internet address:
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2000/cb00-190.html.
The Older Population in the United States: March 1999 -- A profile of
characteristics of Americans age 55 and over. National data. Internet
address: http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2000/cb00-187.html.
Fertility of American Women: June 1998 -- Examines trends in birth rates
for American women, particularly the increasing number of working wives
with children. National data. Internet address:
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2000/cb00-175.html.
Census Bureau Facts for Features: American Indian Heritage Month --
Statistics from the Census Bureau's demographic subject areas pertaining
to the nation's American Indian and Alaska Native population. Similar
Facts for Features commemorate other events or holidays throughout the
year. Internet address: http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2000/
cb00ff13.html.
Census Bureau Facts for Features: Election Day -- Statistics from the
Census Bureau pertaining to our quadrennial presidential election. Similar
Facts for Features commemorate other events or holidays throughout the
year. Internet address: http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/
www/2000/cb00ff12.html.
Who's Minding the Kids? Child Care Arrangements: Fall 1995 -- Number and
characteristics of children in different child care arrangements,
including those in more than one type of arrangement, the characteristics
of their families and comparisons of arrangements for preschool and grade
school-age children. Internet address: http://www.census.gov/
Press-Release/www/2000/cb00-181.html.
Geographical Mobility: 1990 to 1995 -- Examines how likely it was in 1995
for people to have lived in a different home five years before; data by
region, age, race, Hispanic origin, income, housing tenure, marital
status, education and employment status.
Economic
1997 Economic Census
Nothing scheduled.
Non-Census
Nothing scheduled.
For Broadcasters
Radio
The "Profile America" CD for December is in distribution. This series of
60-second features, one for each weekday of the month, is now heard on
more than 500 stations across the country. Each feature is keyed to an
event whose anniversary or observance is celebrated on the air date.
December=s features will cover such topics as the start of the holiday
season, a look at the invention of basketball, the first American
scientist to win a Nobel Prize and Bill of Rights Day.
A companion program, AAl Dia,@ is produced for Spanish-language stations.
Copies of these programs are available by calling 301-457-2806, or
e-mailing a request to <rr...@census.gov>. Transcripts may be obtained 24
hours a day on our toll-free Fax-on-Demand line (1-888-206- 6463; request
Document #4000).
Audio and text for both AProfile America@ and AAl Dia@ are also available on the Internet at
<http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/radio/>.
Television
"Quality Counts" B-Roll Highlights the full range of Census Bureau
operations, including Census 2000 and ongoing survey work. Footage
includes: field operations, computer programming, computer-assisted
telephone interviews, computer-assisted personal interviews,
questionnaire/data processing and community census-takers at work, plus
additional footage of people filling out census forms. A graphics section
includes the Census Bureau's "corporate logo." Betacam SP (7:55) Product
#00-1080.
For information about or to order upcoming broadcast products, call
301-457-3045 or e-mail <broa...@census.gov>.
For a complete listing of news releases, radio transcripts and the
contents of the Public Information Office's Internet page, call our
24-hour Fax-on-Demand number on 1-888-206-6463. Questions or comments
about any of the above information should be directed to the Census
Bureau's Public Information Office on 301-457-3030 or (fax) 301-457-3670.