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The '''Census Tract''' is an area roughly equivalent to a neighborhood established by the Bureau of Census for analyzing populations. They generally encompass a population between 2,500 to 8,000 people. Bureau of Census describes them as "relatively permanent", but they do change over time. Therefore in order to compile data on a certain neighborhood over several decades it will be necessary to figure out the correct tract number(s) for a given neighborhood every census year.<ref> https://libguides.lib.msu.edu/tracts</ref> | The '''Census Tract''' is an area roughly equivalent to a neighborhood established by the Bureau of Census for analyzing populations. They generally encompass a population between 2,500 to 8,000 people. Bureau of Census describes them as "relatively permanent", but they do change over time. Therefore in order to compile data on a certain neighborhood over several decades it will be necessary to figure out the correct tract number(s) for a given neighborhood every census year.<ref> https://libguides.lib.msu.edu/tracts</ref> | ||
A census tract is smaller than a City but larger than a Block Group or Census Block. In Census Bureau data products, geographic entities usually are presented in a hierarchical arrangement or as an inventory listing.<ref> https://www.census.gov/geo/reference/gtc/gtc_geopres.html#hier hierarchical presentation</ref> The Bureau of Census also provides a helpful guide<ref> https://www.census.gov/geo/reference/terms.html</ref> to Geographical Terms and Concepts. | A census tract is smaller than a City but larger than a Block Group or Census Block. In Census Bureau data products, geographic entities usually are presented in a hierarchical arrangement or as an inventory listing.<ref> https://www.census.gov/geo/reference/gtc/gtc_geopres.html#hier hierarchical presentation</ref> The Bureau of Census also provides a helpful guide<ref> https://www.census.gov/geo/reference/terms.html</ref> to Geographical Terms and Concepts. | ||
The on-line 2010 Census map and data information indicates thirteen (13) Census Tracts within the City of Charlottesville; each encompassing a population of between 2,265 to 5,617 people.<ref>https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/maps/2010ref/st51_tract.html</ref> | |||
According to the "72-Year Rule," the National Archives releases census records to the general public 72 years after Census Day. As a result, the 1930 census records were released April 1, 2002, and the 1940 records were released April 2, 2012. The 1950 census records will be released in April 2022.<ref> https://www.census.gov/history/www/faqs/genealogy_faqs/when_will_census_records_be_available.html</ref> | According to the "72-Year Rule," the National Archives releases census records to the general public 72 years after Census Day. As a result, the 1930 census records were released April 1, 2002, and the 1940 records were released April 2, 2012. The 1950 census records will be released in April 2022.<ref> https://www.census.gov/history/www/faqs/genealogy_faqs/when_will_census_records_be_available.html</ref> | ||
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The Census Tract is an area roughly equivalent to a neighborhood established by the Bureau of Census for analyzing populations. They generally encompass a population between 2,500 to 8,000 people. Bureau of Census describes them as "relatively permanent", but they do change over time. Therefore in order to compile data on a certain neighborhood over several decades it will be necessary to figure out the correct tract number(s) for a given neighborhood every census year.[1]
A census tract is smaller than a City but larger than a Block Group or Census Block. In Census Bureau data products, geographic entities usually are presented in a hierarchical arrangement or as an inventory listing.[2] The Bureau of Census also provides a helpful guide[3] to Geographical Terms and Concepts.
The on-line 2010 Census map and data information indicates thirteen (13) Census Tracts within the City of Charlottesville; each encompassing a population of between 2,265 to 5,617 people.[4]
According to the "72-Year Rule," the National Archives releases census records to the general public 72 years after Census Day. As a result, the 1930 census records were released April 1, 2002, and the 1940 records were released April 2, 2012. The 1950 census records will be released in April 2022.[5]
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References
- ↑ https://libguides.lib.msu.edu/tracts
- ↑ https://www.census.gov/geo/reference/gtc/gtc_geopres.html#hier hierarchical presentation
- ↑ https://www.census.gov/geo/reference/terms.html
- ↑ https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/maps/2010ref/st51_tract.html
- ↑ https://www.census.gov/history/www/faqs/genealogy_faqs/when_will_census_records_be_available.html