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U.S. Decennial Census: 2000
Decade by decade information about how to access and use U.S. Census reports.
About the 2000 census
Highlights
- 22nd decennial census
- US population: 281,422,426
- Washington population: 5,894,121
Questions asked
- Information obtained from all persons:
- Age
- Sex
- Color or race
- If American Indian, name of tribe
- Relationship to head of family or household
- Information obtained from a sample of the population:
- Ancestry/ethnic origin
- Marital status
- Disability status
- School attendance
- Educational attainment
- Place of birth
- Citizenship
- If foreign born, year of immigration, language
- Are grandchildren under 18 living within the household?
- Are grandparents responsible for a grandchild's basic needs?
- Length of responsibility for grandchild
- Veteran service
- Length of service
- In service date
- Place of residence in a previous year
- Year moved to present residence
- Industry
- Occupation
- Class of worker
- Employment status
- Duration of unemployment
- Year last worked
- Weeks worked in preceding year
- Industry 5 years ago
- Value of real estate
- Income
- Place of work
- Means of transportation to work
Statistics
- United States, 2000. Summary population and housing characteristics : 2000 census of population and housing
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Online via HathiTrust - United States, 2000. Summary social, economic, and housing characteristics : 2000 census of population and housing.
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Online via HathiTrust - United States, 2000. Population and housing unit counts.
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Online via HathiTrust - U.S. Island Areas, 2000. Social, economic, and housing characteristics
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Online via US Census Bureau - 2000 census of population. Characteristics of American Indians and Alaska Natives by tribe and language.
Print copy via UW Libraries
Online via HathiTrust - Profiles of General Demographic Characteristics
Online via US Census Bureau - Census 2000 redistricting data (Public Law 94-171). Summary file : 2000 Census of population and housing.
CD-ROM via UW Libraries - Summary file 1, Census of population and housing.
Online via UW Libraries - Summary file 2, 2000 : census of population and housing : national file.
Online via UW Libraries - Summary file 3, 2000 : census of population and housing
Online via UW Libraries - Summary file 4, 2000 : census of population and housing : national file.
Online via UW Libraries - Census 2000 island areas summary file. Guam, American Samoa, Virgin Islands, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands : 2000 census of population and housing.
CD-ROM via UW Libraries - American Indian and Alaska Native Summary File
Online via US Census Bureau
More Information from the US Census Bureau
- Measuring America: The Decennial Censuses From 1790 to 2000A 140-page report released in 2002 detailing the evolution and history of the census questionnaire from its inception in 1790 to 2000.
- Through the DecadesAn overview of the census from 1790 to 2010 that includes the history of census legislation, efforts to improve the count, and the technical innovations introduced to improve data collection, processing, and publication.
- Decennial Census by DecadeDetails events surrounding the decennial census. Click on the desired year.
Guides and Documentation
Census Compilations
- List of Census CompilationsCensus compilations usually cover large areas and can be very useful when comparing statistics over time.
Data Sources
- List of Raw Data SourcesRaw data files are intended to be loaded into statistical software for analysis and table creation. In some cases these files can be used with spreadsheet software as well.
- Social Explorer
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Maps and reports based on U.S. Census and other data sources, 1790 to present. - Explore Census DataPopulation, housing, economic and geographic information from a variety of surveys.
Contact
Need help? Call the Government Publications, Maps, Microforms & Newspapers help desk at (206) 543-4164 during desk hours. You can also consult the 24/7 Ask Us! reference service.