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I would like to download 2010 Census Block Data for several towns and I can't seem to find it on American Factfinder.
Is it there? And if not, does anyone know where I could find it?
data census united-states
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I would like to download 2010 Census Block Data for several towns and I can't seem to find it on American Factfinder.
Is it there? And if not, does anyone know where I could find it?
data census united-states
edited Apr 21 '16 at 2:58
PolyGeo♦
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asked May 6 '11 at 14:41
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That website is a total trainwreck. I feel your pain.
– Nathanus
May 6 '11 at 15:19
Only the "redistricting data" have been released, which is happening now in May 2011. See 2010.census.gov/2010census/data .
– whuber♦
May 6 '11 at 15:27
1
Apparently now you can only get Block-level 2010 population data for U.S. Territories? Anyone know why states are no longer available?
– northlandiguana
Aug 3 '14 at 22:14
1
If you have a new question, please ask it by clicking the Ask Question button. Include a link to this question if it helps provide context.
– Brad Nesom
Nov 14 '14 at 21:38
I want to point out that website requires you enter a specific address to get a predicted income level based on Census tract information, according to their about page. It is not true block level information.
– Chris W
Nov 22 '14 at 21:46
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I would like to download 2010 Census Block Data for several towns and I can't seem to find it on American Factfinder.
Is it there? And if not, does anyone know where I could find it?
data census united-states
edited Apr 21 '16 at 2:58
PolyGeo♦
54.1k1782247
asked May 6 '11 at 14:41
user573163user573163
327247
I would like to download 2010 Census Block Data for several towns and I can't seem to find it on American Factfinder.
Is it there? And if not, does anyone know where I could find it?
data census united-states
data census united-states
edited Apr 21 '16 at 2:58
PolyGeo♦
54.1k1782247
asked May 6 '11 at 14:41
user573163user573163
327247
edited Apr 21 '16 at 2:58
PolyGeo♦
54.1k1782247
asked May 6 '11 at 14:41
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327247
edited Apr 21 '16 at 2:58
PolyGeo♦
54.1k1782247
edited Apr 21 '16 at 2:58
PolyGeo♦
54.1k1782247
edited Apr 21 '16 at 2:58
PolyGeo♦
54.1k1782247
54.1k1782247
asked May 6 '11 at 14:41
user573163user573163
327247
asked May 6 '11 at 14:41
user573163user573163
327247
asked May 6 '11 at 14:41
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That website is a total trainwreck. I feel your pain.
– Nathanus
May 6 '11 at 15:19
Only the "redistricting data" have been released, which is happening now in May 2011. See 2010.census.gov/2010census/data .
– whuber♦
May 6 '11 at 15:27
1
Apparently now you can only get Block-level 2010 population data for U.S. Territories? Anyone know why states are no longer available?
– northlandiguana
Aug 3 '14 at 22:14
1
If you have a new question, please ask it by clicking the Ask Question button. Include a link to this question if it helps provide context.
– Brad Nesom
Nov 14 '14 at 21:38
I want to point out that website requires you enter a specific address to get a predicted income level based on Census tract information, according to their about page. It is not true block level information.
– Chris W
Nov 22 '14 at 21:46
|
show 1 more comment
20
That website is a total trainwreck. I feel your pain.
– Nathanus
May 6 '11 at 15:19
Only the "redistricting data" have been released, which is happening now in May 2011. See 2010.census.gov/2010census/data .
– whuber♦
May 6 '11 at 15:27
1
Apparently now you can only get Block-level 2010 population data for U.S. Territories? Anyone know why states are no longer available?
– northlandiguana
Aug 3 '14 at 22:14
1
If you have a new question, please ask it by clicking the Ask Question button. Include a link to this question if it helps provide context.
– Brad Nesom
Nov 14 '14 at 21:38
I want to point out that website requires you enter a specific address to get a predicted income level based on Census tract information, according to their about page. It is not true block level information.
– Chris W
Nov 22 '14 at 21:46
20
20
That website is a total trainwreck. I feel your pain.
– Nathanus
May 6 '11 at 15:19
That website is a total trainwreck. I feel your pain.
– Nathanus
May 6 '11 at 15:19
Only the "redistricting data" have been released, which is happening now in May 2011. See 2010.census.gov/2010census/data .
– whuber♦
May 6 '11 at 15:27
Only the "redistricting data" have been released, which is happening now in May 2011. See 2010.census.gov/2010census/data .
– whuber♦
May 6 '11 at 15:27
1
1
Apparently now you can only get Block-level 2010 population data for U.S. Territories? Anyone know why states are no longer available?
– northlandiguana
Aug 3 '14 at 22:14
Apparently now you can only get Block-level 2010 population data for U.S. Territories? Anyone know why states are no longer available?
– northlandiguana
Aug 3 '14 at 22:14
1
1
If you have a new question, please ask it by clicking the Ask Question button. Include a link to this question if it helps provide context.
– Brad Nesom
Nov 14 '14 at 21:38
If you have a new question, please ask it by clicking the Ask Question button. Include a link to this question if it helps provide context.
– Brad Nesom
Nov 14 '14 at 21:38
I want to point out that website requires you enter a specific address to get a predicted income level based on Census tract information, according to their about page. It is not true block level information.
– Chris W
Nov 22 '14 at 21:46
I want to point out that website requires you enter a specific address to get a predicted income level based on Census tract information, according to their about page. It is not true block level information.
– Chris W
Nov 22 '14 at 21:46
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It is on the new version of American Factfinder and don't feel bad, even Census Bureau employees are confounded by the new site.
Example for population and housing for Newark, DE:
Go to http://factfinder2.census.gov
Choose 'Advanced Search' > 'Show Me All'
Start searching for the theme you're after:
Under Topics choose People > Basic Count/Estimate > Population Total and Housing > Basic Count/Estimate > Housing Units - or whatever you're interested in. Your results will show up in the table list in the main window.
- See your current filter in the 'Your Selections' window in the top left-hand window
Click on Geographies, a window for selecting
geographies opens. Note if you select a geography where the table above is not available, you'll get a message and your options will reflect what is available at this geographic level.
- Select a Geographic Type ie. Block Group - 150
- Select a State
- Select a County
- Click from the available geographic unit from the 'Select one or more geographic areas...' and choose Add to your selection
- Your geography is added to the 'Your Selections' window
- Close the Select Geographies window.
- Note if you want to download tables for multiple counties, go through the Geographies window again and you'll see each one added to 'Your Selections'
If you want to further filter your results to a race/ethnic group, click Race and Ethnic groups
- Note if you have chosen a topic that doesn't allow a filter by race/ethnicity, you should clear that from 'Your Selections' window and choose a different topic (or leave it blank)
Click from the table list in the main window to add to your download list
- note these
Click the download button and verify your .zip creation and download
When your download is finished, open the .zip and see the file ending with _with_ann.csv
- This is your data that you will load into your database or join to your shapefile
- Note the GEO.id2 column - this is the BLOCKGROUP ID that will link to the same column in your Blockgroup Shapefile
Here is an image showing how to open the CSV in LibreOffice - ensure the GEO.id2 column is read as 'TEXT' so that leading 0's are kept (and ensure you set up the proper column data type if you import into PostgreSQL)
And lastly the data in LibreOffice, showing that when you do import the data somewhere, discard the second and third columns so you only keep the header and data:
edited Aug 26 '16 at 15:49
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answered May 10 '11 at 18:57
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Note that this only works for cities, not towns.
– neuhausr
May 11 '11 at 13:23
It works for towns for me. With what town are you having problems?
– Sean
May 11 '11 at 15:15
Ex: Hassan Twp in Minnesota (or Alexandria Twp in NJ). Once you pick that Geography, the only Summary Levels available are County Subdivision (the total) and Census Tract. It seems like for sub-county units, only Census "Places" have the "All Blocks Within" option? Probably depends on how the Census classifies things in each state.
– neuhausr
May 12 '11 at 13:20
Townships are different from towns by Census Bureau definitions. Part of the confusion is that town and township are often synonymous in MN. You're right that there is no filter for townships and other Minor Civil Divisions (MCDs). The data that is there now is for redistricting and MCDs probably aren't a priority because they are so inconsistent across the country. Look for it to be an option in the future.
– Sean
May 12 '11 at 13:40
@Sean I just went through this process, and it has changed a bit... do you mind if I update this answer?
– DPSSpatial
Aug 21 '16 at 15:28
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http://www.census.gov/geo/www/tiger/tgrshp2010/tgrshp2010.html allows you to download census blocks by county.
Update: the TIGER/shapefiles does not have any demographic data - if that's what you are looking for you would need American FactFinder.
answered May 6 '11 at 15:05
Bjorn SvenssonBjorn Svensson
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Thanks! Though I guess i should have specified. I actually am looking for the demographic data at the block level.
– user573163
May 6 '11 at 15:34
I think that only has the geography, the population data isn't attached.
– neuhausr
May 6 '11 at 15:35
Correct, the TIGER/shapefiles does not have any demographic data - for that you would need American FactFinder.
– Bjorn Svensson
May 6 '11 at 15:48
Right, and apparently they don't have that data yet: ask.census.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/356/kw/census%20block/…
– user573163
May 6 '11 at 15:54
@user573163, that link is from the 2000 Census. The Census released the New American FactFinder earlier this year (it's factfinder2.census.gov vs. factfinder.census.gov)
– neuhausr
May 6 '11 at 16:33
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They are available on the Census FTP site at http://www2.census.gov/geo/tiger/TIGER2010BLKPOPHU/
answered Jun 13 '14 at 14:10
ianmcookianmcook
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This link contains # of houses and Population.
– Jim Richalds
Sep 6 '14 at 22:06
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To get a whole state's data, you can use the ftp option here: http://www.census.gov/rdo/data/2010_census_redistricting_data_pl_94-171_summary_files.html That's probably overkill, but since with FactFinder you 1) can't select a town's blocks by themselves (only cities or counties) and 2) can't download (in my experience) a whole county's blocks through FactFinder, that may be the best option. You might check if the state has released the block data in an easier to manage format, too.
answered May 6 '11 at 15:38
neuhausrneuhausr
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Here's the procedure I've used to get blocks for a city: sos.state.mn.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=10061
– neuhausr
May 6 '11 at 15:55
You can download some counties by block. Large counties will give an error.
– Sean
May 11 '11 at 15:18
You must have some smaller counties--I haven't found one in MN that I can download blocks for through FactFinder.
– neuhausr
May 12 '11 at 13:29
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This is a dead link
– Jim Richalds
Sep 6 '14 at 22:05
I think you can still get the state files at ftp2.census.gov/census_2010/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171 or www2.census.gov/census_2010/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171
– neuhausr
Sep 8 '14 at 13:50
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just download the block data and then get the demographic profile summary file...
DPSF information pdf
DPSF page
answered May 6 '11 at 16:07
Brad NesomBrad Nesom
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are you sure you can lookup data by blocks? I have populated my database w/ data from CA: www2.census.gov/census_2010/03-Demographic_Profile and all of the block, block_group, census tract columns are blank. Only state and country levels are filled out in the Geo_Header table. How can I reference by (fips) block code?
– eggie5
Jul 11 '13 at 17:55
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Just to add the National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS) to the list. It provides, free of charge, aggregate census data and GIS-compatible boundary files for the United States, currently between 1790 and 2012. For Data availability see here.
answered Nov 14 '14 at 22:36
cengelcengel
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The main Census TIGER page here lists 2010 Census Population and Housing Unit Counts - Blocks:
These state based files have the population and housing unit count by
block from the 2010 Census. These files are available for the 50
states and the District of Columbia only.
Unfortunately the database is down right now so I can't test it, but that looks like the right resource.
answered Nov 27 '13 at 12:30
Ari B. FriedmanAri B. Friedman
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And...weeks later, still "performing system maintenance."
– Ari B. Friedman
Dec 24 '13 at 3:01
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And...months later....
– Ari B. Friedman
Feb 18 '14 at 21:03
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You can get block and block group census data at:
http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/
Have to dig into the system a bit, but good data available.
answered Nov 14 '14 at 20:54
GregGreg
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I wanted to update @Sean and @DPSSpecial's response by focusing on the Census Block request. In my first attempt I found it somewhat frustrating to understand how to get block-level data.
I decided to start with Geography because I was not sure what data was available at the block level and in using the Guided search, i kept getting 0 available datasets. So, using the Advanced Search as they suggested I first didn't see Block as a selection. You have to choose the 'all geographic types' at the top of the dialog. After a minute the dialog refreshes and there is Block near the bottom.
Next is the step to narrow down your geographic area of interest. Below is an image showing my experience. For me, the biggest realization was that I did not have to pick a census tract. The UI gives no indication that this is optional. I wanted all of LA County and thought for a moment I would have to go tract by tract... But that's not the case.
I hope this helps someone.
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Go to http://www.publicmapping.org/resources/data to get data in Excel. Great Site!
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It is on the new version of American Factfinder and don't feel bad, even Census Bureau employees are confounded by the new site.
Example for population and housing for Newark, DE:
Go to http://factfinder2.census.gov
Choose 'Advanced Search' > 'Show Me All'
Start searching for the theme you're after:
Under Topics choose People > Basic Count/Estimate > Population Total and Housing > Basic Count/Estimate > Housing Units - or whatever you're interested in. Your results will show up in the table list in the main window.
- See your current filter in the 'Your Selections' window in the top left-hand window
Click on Geographies, a window for selecting
geographies opens. Note if you select a geography where the table above is not available, you'll get a message and your options will reflect what is available at this geographic level.
- Select a Geographic Type ie. Block Group - 150
- Select a State
- Select a County
- Click from the available geographic unit from the 'Select one or more geographic areas...' and choose Add to your selection
- Your geography is added to the 'Your Selections' window
- Close the Select Geographies window.
- Note if you want to download tables for multiple counties, go through the Geographies window again and you'll see each one added to 'Your Selections'
If you want to further filter your results to a race/ethnic group, click Race and Ethnic groups
- Note if you have chosen a topic that doesn't allow a filter by race/ethnicity, you should clear that from 'Your Selections' window and choose a different topic (or leave it blank)
Click from the table list in the main window to add to your download list
- note these
Click the download button and verify your .zip creation and download
When your download is finished, open the .zip and see the file ending with _with_ann.csv
- This is your data that you will load into your database or join to your shapefile
- Note the GEO.id2 column - this is the BLOCKGROUP ID that will link to the same column in your Blockgroup Shapefile
Here is an image showing how to open the CSV in LibreOffice - ensure the GEO.id2 column is read as 'TEXT' so that leading 0's are kept (and ensure you set up the proper column data type if you import into PostgreSQL)
And lastly the data in LibreOffice, showing that when you do import the data somewhere, discard the second and third columns so you only keep the header and data:
edited Aug 26 '16 at 15:49
DPSSpatial
12.1k14281
answered May 10 '11 at 18:57
SeanSean
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Note that this only works for cities, not towns.
– neuhausr
May 11 '11 at 13:23
It works for towns for me. With what town are you having problems?
– Sean
May 11 '11 at 15:15
Ex: Hassan Twp in Minnesota (or Alexandria Twp in NJ). Once you pick that Geography, the only Summary Levels available are County Subdivision (the total) and Census Tract. It seems like for sub-county units, only Census "Places" have the "All Blocks Within" option? Probably depends on how the Census classifies things in each state.
– neuhausr
May 12 '11 at 13:20
Townships are different from towns by Census Bureau definitions. Part of the confusion is that town and township are often synonymous in MN. You're right that there is no filter for townships and other Minor Civil Divisions (MCDs). The data that is there now is for redistricting and MCDs probably aren't a priority because they are so inconsistent across the country. Look for it to be an option in the future.
– Sean
May 12 '11 at 13:40
@Sean I just went through this process, and it has changed a bit... do you mind if I update this answer?
– DPSSpatial
Aug 21 '16 at 15:28
|
show 1 more comment
It is on the new version of American Factfinder and don't feel bad, even Census Bureau employees are confounded by the new site.
Example for population and housing for Newark, DE:
Go to http://factfinder2.census.gov
Choose 'Advanced Search' > 'Show Me All'
Start searching for the theme you're after:
Under Topics choose People > Basic Count/Estimate > Population Total and Housing > Basic Count/Estimate > Housing Units - or whatever you're interested in. Your results will show up in the table list in the main window.
- See your current filter in the 'Your Selections' window in the top left-hand window
Click on Geographies, a window for selecting
geographies opens. Note if you select a geography where the table above is not available, you'll get a message and your options will reflect what is available at this geographic level.
- Select a Geographic Type ie. Block Group - 150
- Select a State
- Select a County
- Click from the available geographic unit from the 'Select one or more geographic areas...' and choose Add to your selection
- Your geography is added to the 'Your Selections' window
- Close the Select Geographies window.
- Note if you want to download tables for multiple counties, go through the Geographies window again and you'll see each one added to 'Your Selections'
If you want to further filter your results to a race/ethnic group, click Race and Ethnic groups
- Note if you have chosen a topic that doesn't allow a filter by race/ethnicity, you should clear that from 'Your Selections' window and choose a different topic (or leave it blank)
Click from the table list in the main window to add to your download list
- note these
Click the download button and verify your .zip creation and download
When your download is finished, open the .zip and see the file ending with _with_ann.csv
- This is your data that you will load into your database or join to your shapefile
- Note the GEO.id2 column - this is the BLOCKGROUP ID that will link to the same column in your Blockgroup Shapefile
Here is an image showing how to open the CSV in LibreOffice - ensure the GEO.id2 column is read as 'TEXT' so that leading 0's are kept (and ensure you set up the proper column data type if you import into PostgreSQL)
And lastly the data in LibreOffice, showing that when you do import the data somewhere, discard the second and third columns so you only keep the header and data:
edited Aug 26 '16 at 15:49
DPSSpatial
12.1k14281
answered May 10 '11 at 18:57
SeanSean
3,8361324
Note that this only works for cities, not towns.
– neuhausr
May 11 '11 at 13:23
It works for towns for me. With what town are you having problems?
– Sean
May 11 '11 at 15:15
Ex: Hassan Twp in Minnesota (or Alexandria Twp in NJ). Once you pick that Geography, the only Summary Levels available are County Subdivision (the total) and Census Tract. It seems like for sub-county units, only Census "Places" have the "All Blocks Within" option? Probably depends on how the Census classifies things in each state.
– neuhausr
May 12 '11 at 13:20
Townships are different from towns by Census Bureau definitions. Part of the confusion is that town and township are often synonymous in MN. You're right that there is no filter for townships and other Minor Civil Divisions (MCDs). The data that is there now is for redistricting and MCDs probably aren't a priority because they are so inconsistent across the country. Look for it to be an option in the future.
– Sean
May 12 '11 at 13:40
@Sean I just went through this process, and it has changed a bit... do you mind if I update this answer?
– DPSSpatial
Aug 21 '16 at 15:28
|
show 1 more comment
It is on the new version of American Factfinder and don't feel bad, even Census Bureau employees are confounded by the new site.
Example for population and housing for Newark, DE:
Go to http://factfinder2.census.gov
Choose 'Advanced Search' > 'Show Me All'
Start searching for the theme you're after:
Under Topics choose People > Basic Count/Estimate > Population Total and Housing > Basic Count/Estimate > Housing Units - or whatever you're interested in. Your results will show up in the table list in the main window.
- See your current filter in the 'Your Selections' window in the top left-hand window
Click on Geographies, a window for selecting
geographies opens. Note if you select a geography where the table above is not available, you'll get a message and your options will reflect what is available at this geographic level.
- Select a Geographic Type ie. Block Group - 150
- Select a State
- Select a County
- Click from the available geographic unit from the 'Select one or more geographic areas...' and choose Add to your selection
- Your geography is added to the 'Your Selections' window
- Close the Select Geographies window.
- Note if you want to download tables for multiple counties, go through the Geographies window again and you'll see each one added to 'Your Selections'
If you want to further filter your results to a race/ethnic group, click Race and Ethnic groups
- Note if you have chosen a topic that doesn't allow a filter by race/ethnicity, you should clear that from 'Your Selections' window and choose a different topic (or leave it blank)
Click from the table list in the main window to add to your download list
- note these
Click the download button and verify your .zip creation and download
When your download is finished, open the .zip and see the file ending with _with_ann.csv
- This is your data that you will load into your database or join to your shapefile
- Note the GEO.id2 column - this is the BLOCKGROUP ID that will link to the same column in your Blockgroup Shapefile
Here is an image showing how to open the CSV in LibreOffice - ensure the GEO.id2 column is read as 'TEXT' so that leading 0's are kept (and ensure you set up the proper column data type if you import into PostgreSQL)
And lastly the data in LibreOffice, showing that when you do import the data somewhere, discard the second and third columns so you only keep the header and data:
edited Aug 26 '16 at 15:49
DPSSpatial
12.1k14281
answered May 10 '11 at 18:57
SeanSean
3,8361324
It is on the new version of American Factfinder and don't feel bad, even Census Bureau employees are confounded by the new site.
Example for population and housing for Newark, DE:
Go to http://factfinder2.census.gov
Choose 'Advanced Search' > 'Show Me All'
Start searching for the theme you're after:
Under Topics choose People > Basic Count/Estimate > Population Total and Housing > Basic Count/Estimate > Housing Units - or whatever you're interested in. Your results will show up in the table list in the main window.
- See your current filter in the 'Your Selections' window in the top left-hand window
Click on Geographies, a window for selecting
geographies opens. Note if you select a geography where the table above is not available, you'll get a message and your options will reflect what is available at this geographic level.
- Select a Geographic Type ie. Block Group - 150
- Select a State
- Select a County
- Click from the available geographic unit from the 'Select one or more geographic areas...' and choose Add to your selection
- Your geography is added to the 'Your Selections' window
- Close the Select Geographies window.
- Note if you want to download tables for multiple counties, go through the Geographies window again and you'll see each one added to 'Your Selections'
If you want to further filter your results to a race/ethnic group, click Race and Ethnic groups
- Note if you have chosen a topic that doesn't allow a filter by race/ethnicity, you should clear that from 'Your Selections' window and choose a different topic (or leave it blank)
Click from the table list in the main window to add to your download list
- note these
Click the download button and verify your .zip creation and download
When your download is finished, open the .zip and see the file ending with _with_ann.csv
- This is your data that you will load into your database or join to your shapefile
- Note the GEO.id2 column - this is the BLOCKGROUP ID that will link to the same column in your Blockgroup Shapefile
Here is an image showing how to open the CSV in LibreOffice - ensure the GEO.id2 column is read as 'TEXT' so that leading 0's are kept (and ensure you set up the proper column data type if you import into PostgreSQL)
And lastly the data in LibreOffice, showing that when you do import the data somewhere, discard the second and third columns so you only keep the header and data:
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DPSSpatial
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answered May 10 '11 at 18:57
SeanSean
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edited Aug 26 '16 at 15:49
DPSSpatial
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edited Aug 26 '16 at 15:49
DPSSpatial
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edited Aug 26 '16 at 15:49
DPSSpatial
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answered May 10 '11 at 18:57
SeanSean
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answered May 10 '11 at 18:57
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Note that this only works for cities, not towns.
– neuhausr
May 11 '11 at 13:23
It works for towns for me. With what town are you having problems?
– Sean
May 11 '11 at 15:15
Ex: Hassan Twp in Minnesota (or Alexandria Twp in NJ). Once you pick that Geography, the only Summary Levels available are County Subdivision (the total) and Census Tract. It seems like for sub-county units, only Census "Places" have the "All Blocks Within" option? Probably depends on how the Census classifies things in each state.
– neuhausr
May 12 '11 at 13:20
Townships are different from towns by Census Bureau definitions. Part of the confusion is that town and township are often synonymous in MN. You're right that there is no filter for townships and other Minor Civil Divisions (MCDs). The data that is there now is for redistricting and MCDs probably aren't a priority because they are so inconsistent across the country. Look for it to be an option in the future.
– Sean
May 12 '11 at 13:40
@Sean I just went through this process, and it has changed a bit... do you mind if I update this answer?
– DPSSpatial
Aug 21 '16 at 15:28
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show 1 more comment
Note that this only works for cities, not towns.
– neuhausr
May 11 '11 at 13:23
It works for towns for me. With what town are you having problems?
– Sean
May 11 '11 at 15:15
Ex: Hassan Twp in Minnesota (or Alexandria Twp in NJ). Once you pick that Geography, the only Summary Levels available are County Subdivision (the total) and Census Tract. It seems like for sub-county units, only Census "Places" have the "All Blocks Within" option? Probably depends on how the Census classifies things in each state.
– neuhausr
May 12 '11 at 13:20
Townships are different from towns by Census Bureau definitions. Part of the confusion is that town and township are often synonymous in MN. You're right that there is no filter for townships and other Minor Civil Divisions (MCDs). The data that is there now is for redistricting and MCDs probably aren't a priority because they are so inconsistent across the country. Look for it to be an option in the future.
– Sean
May 12 '11 at 13:40
@Sean I just went through this process, and it has changed a bit... do you mind if I update this answer?
– DPSSpatial
Aug 21 '16 at 15:28
Note that this only works for cities, not towns.
– neuhausr
May 11 '11 at 13:23
Note that this only works for cities, not towns.
– neuhausr
May 11 '11 at 13:23
It works for towns for me. With what town are you having problems?
– Sean
May 11 '11 at 15:15
It works for towns for me. With what town are you having problems?
– Sean
May 11 '11 at 15:15
Ex: Hassan Twp in Minnesota (or Alexandria Twp in NJ). Once you pick that Geography, the only Summary Levels available are County Subdivision (the total) and Census Tract. It seems like for sub-county units, only Census "Places" have the "All Blocks Within" option? Probably depends on how the Census classifies things in each state.
– neuhausr
May 12 '11 at 13:20
Ex: Hassan Twp in Minnesota (or Alexandria Twp in NJ). Once you pick that Geography, the only Summary Levels available are County Subdivision (the total) and Census Tract. It seems like for sub-county units, only Census "Places" have the "All Blocks Within" option? Probably depends on how the Census classifies things in each state.
– neuhausr
May 12 '11 at 13:20
Townships are different from towns by Census Bureau definitions. Part of the confusion is that town and township are often synonymous in MN. You're right that there is no filter for townships and other Minor Civil Divisions (MCDs). The data that is there now is for redistricting and MCDs probably aren't a priority because they are so inconsistent across the country. Look for it to be an option in the future.
– Sean
May 12 '11 at 13:40
Townships are different from towns by Census Bureau definitions. Part of the confusion is that town and township are often synonymous in MN. You're right that there is no filter for townships and other Minor Civil Divisions (MCDs). The data that is there now is for redistricting and MCDs probably aren't a priority because they are so inconsistent across the country. Look for it to be an option in the future.
– Sean
May 12 '11 at 13:40
@Sean I just went through this process, and it has changed a bit... do you mind if I update this answer?
– DPSSpatial
Aug 21 '16 at 15:28
@Sean I just went through this process, and it has changed a bit... do you mind if I update this answer?
– DPSSpatial
Aug 21 '16 at 15:28
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http://www.census.gov/geo/www/tiger/tgrshp2010/tgrshp2010.html allows you to download census blocks by county.
Update: the TIGER/shapefiles does not have any demographic data - if that's what you are looking for you would need American FactFinder.
answered May 6 '11 at 15:05
Bjorn SvenssonBjorn Svensson
2,2141429
Thanks! Though I guess i should have specified. I actually am looking for the demographic data at the block level.
– user573163
May 6 '11 at 15:34
I think that only has the geography, the population data isn't attached.
– neuhausr
May 6 '11 at 15:35
Correct, the TIGER/shapefiles does not have any demographic data - for that you would need American FactFinder.
– Bjorn Svensson
May 6 '11 at 15:48
Right, and apparently they don't have that data yet: ask.census.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/356/kw/census%20block/…
– user573163
May 6 '11 at 15:54
@user573163, that link is from the 2000 Census. The Census released the New American FactFinder earlier this year (it's factfinder2.census.gov vs. factfinder.census.gov)
– neuhausr
May 6 '11 at 16:33
add a comment |
http://www.census.gov/geo/www/tiger/tgrshp2010/tgrshp2010.html allows you to download census blocks by county.
Update: the TIGER/shapefiles does not have any demographic data - if that's what you are looking for you would need American FactFinder.
answered May 6 '11 at 15:05
Bjorn SvenssonBjorn Svensson
2,2141429
Thanks! Though I guess i should have specified. I actually am looking for the demographic data at the block level.
– user573163
May 6 '11 at 15:34
I think that only has the geography, the population data isn't attached.
– neuhausr
May 6 '11 at 15:35
Correct, the TIGER/shapefiles does not have any demographic data - for that you would need American FactFinder.
– Bjorn Svensson
May 6 '11 at 15:48
Right, and apparently they don't have that data yet: ask.census.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/356/kw/census%20block/…
– user573163
May 6 '11 at 15:54
@user573163, that link is from the 2000 Census. The Census released the New American FactFinder earlier this year (it's factfinder2.census.gov vs. factfinder.census.gov)
– neuhausr
May 6 '11 at 16:33
add a comment |
http://www.census.gov/geo/www/tiger/tgrshp2010/tgrshp2010.html allows you to download census blocks by county.
Update: the TIGER/shapefiles does not have any demographic data - if that's what you are looking for you would need American FactFinder.
answered May 6 '11 at 15:05
Bjorn SvenssonBjorn Svensson
2,2141429
http://www.census.gov/geo/www/tiger/tgrshp2010/tgrshp2010.html allows you to download census blocks by county.
Update: the TIGER/shapefiles does not have any demographic data - if that's what you are looking for you would need American FactFinder.
answered May 6 '11 at 15:05
Bjorn SvenssonBjorn Svensson
2,2141429
edited May 6 '11 at 16:07
answered May 6 '11 at 15:05
Bjorn SvenssonBjorn Svensson
2,2141429
answered May 6 '11 at 15:05
Bjorn SvenssonBjorn Svensson
2,2141429
answered May 6 '11 at 15:05
Bjorn SvenssonBjorn Svensson
2,2141429
2,2141429
Thanks! Though I guess i should have specified. I actually am looking for the demographic data at the block level.
– user573163
May 6 '11 at 15:34
I think that only has the geography, the population data isn't attached.
– neuhausr
May 6 '11 at 15:35
Correct, the TIGER/shapefiles does not have any demographic data - for that you would need American FactFinder.
– Bjorn Svensson
May 6 '11 at 15:48
Right, and apparently they don't have that data yet: ask.census.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/356/kw/census%20block/…
– user573163
May 6 '11 at 15:54
@user573163, that link is from the 2000 Census. The Census released the New American FactFinder earlier this year (it's factfinder2.census.gov vs. factfinder.census.gov)
– neuhausr
May 6 '11 at 16:33
add a comment |
Thanks! Though I guess i should have specified. I actually am looking for the demographic data at the block level.
– user573163
May 6 '11 at 15:34
I think that only has the geography, the population data isn't attached.
– neuhausr
May 6 '11 at 15:35
Correct, the TIGER/shapefiles does not have any demographic data - for that you would need American FactFinder.
– Bjorn Svensson
May 6 '11 at 15:48
Right, and apparently they don't have that data yet: ask.census.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/356/kw/census%20block/…
– user573163
May 6 '11 at 15:54
@user573163, that link is from the 2000 Census. The Census released the New American FactFinder earlier this year (it's factfinder2.census.gov vs. factfinder.census.gov)
– neuhausr
May 6 '11 at 16:33
Thanks! Though I guess i should have specified. I actually am looking for the demographic data at the block level.
– user573163
May 6 '11 at 15:34
Thanks! Though I guess i should have specified. I actually am looking for the demographic data at the block level.
– user573163
May 6 '11 at 15:34
I think that only has the geography, the population data isn't attached.
– neuhausr
May 6 '11 at 15:35
I think that only has the geography, the population data isn't attached.
– neuhausr
May 6 '11 at 15:35
Correct, the TIGER/shapefiles does not have any demographic data - for that you would need American FactFinder.
– Bjorn Svensson
May 6 '11 at 15:48
Correct, the TIGER/shapefiles does not have any demographic data - for that you would need American FactFinder.
– Bjorn Svensson
May 6 '11 at 15:48
Right, and apparently they don't have that data yet: ask.census.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/356/kw/census%20block/…
– user573163
May 6 '11 at 15:54
Right, and apparently they don't have that data yet: ask.census.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/356/kw/census%20block/…
– user573163
May 6 '11 at 15:54
@user573163, that link is from the 2000 Census. The Census released the New American FactFinder earlier this year (it's factfinder2.census.gov vs. factfinder.census.gov)
– neuhausr
May 6 '11 at 16:33
@user573163, that link is from the 2000 Census. The Census released the New American FactFinder earlier this year (it's factfinder2.census.gov vs. factfinder.census.gov)
– neuhausr
May 6 '11 at 16:33
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They are available on the Census FTP site at http://www2.census.gov/geo/tiger/TIGER2010BLKPOPHU/
answered Jun 13 '14 at 14:10
ianmcookianmcook
9112
This link contains # of houses and Population.
– Jim Richalds
Sep 6 '14 at 22:06
add a comment |
They are available on the Census FTP site at http://www2.census.gov/geo/tiger/TIGER2010BLKPOPHU/
answered Jun 13 '14 at 14:10
ianmcookianmcook
9112
This link contains # of houses and Population.
– Jim Richalds
Sep 6 '14 at 22:06
add a comment |
They are available on the Census FTP site at http://www2.census.gov/geo/tiger/TIGER2010BLKPOPHU/
answered Jun 13 '14 at 14:10
ianmcookianmcook
9112
They are available on the Census FTP site at http://www2.census.gov/geo/tiger/TIGER2010BLKPOPHU/
answered Jun 13 '14 at 14:10
ianmcookianmcook
9112
answered Jun 13 '14 at 14:10
ianmcookianmcook
9112
answered Jun 13 '14 at 14:10
ianmcookianmcook
9112
answered Jun 13 '14 at 14:10
ianmcookianmcook
9112
9112
This link contains # of houses and Population.
– Jim Richalds
Sep 6 '14 at 22:06
add a comment |
This link contains # of houses and Population.
– Jim Richalds
Sep 6 '14 at 22:06
This link contains # of houses and Population.
– Jim Richalds
Sep 6 '14 at 22:06
This link contains # of houses and Population.
– Jim Richalds
Sep 6 '14 at 22:06
add a comment |
To get a whole state's data, you can use the ftp option here: http://www.census.gov/rdo/data/2010_census_redistricting_data_pl_94-171_summary_files.html That's probably overkill, but since with FactFinder you 1) can't select a town's blocks by themselves (only cities or counties) and 2) can't download (in my experience) a whole county's blocks through FactFinder, that may be the best option. You might check if the state has released the block data in an easier to manage format, too.
answered May 6 '11 at 15:38
neuhausrneuhausr
2,0711521
Here's the procedure I've used to get blocks for a city: sos.state.mn.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=10061
– neuhausr
May 6 '11 at 15:55
You can download some counties by block. Large counties will give an error.
– Sean
May 11 '11 at 15:18
You must have some smaller counties--I haven't found one in MN that I can download blocks for through FactFinder.
– neuhausr
May 12 '11 at 13:29
2
This is a dead link
– Jim Richalds
Sep 6 '14 at 22:05
I think you can still get the state files at ftp2.census.gov/census_2010/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171 or www2.census.gov/census_2010/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171
– neuhausr
Sep 8 '14 at 13:50
add a comment |
To get a whole state's data, you can use the ftp option here: http://www.census.gov/rdo/data/2010_census_redistricting_data_pl_94-171_summary_files.html That's probably overkill, but since with FactFinder you 1) can't select a town's blocks by themselves (only cities or counties) and 2) can't download (in my experience) a whole county's blocks through FactFinder, that may be the best option. You might check if the state has released the block data in an easier to manage format, too.
answered May 6 '11 at 15:38
neuhausrneuhausr
2,0711521
Here's the procedure I've used to get blocks for a city: sos.state.mn.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=10061
– neuhausr
May 6 '11 at 15:55
You can download some counties by block. Large counties will give an error.
– Sean
May 11 '11 at 15:18
You must have some smaller counties--I haven't found one in MN that I can download blocks for through FactFinder.
– neuhausr
May 12 '11 at 13:29
2
This is a dead link
– Jim Richalds
Sep 6 '14 at 22:05
I think you can still get the state files at ftp2.census.gov/census_2010/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171 or www2.census.gov/census_2010/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171
– neuhausr
Sep 8 '14 at 13:50
add a comment |
To get a whole state's data, you can use the ftp option here: http://www.census.gov/rdo/data/2010_census_redistricting_data_pl_94-171_summary_files.html That's probably overkill, but since with FactFinder you 1) can't select a town's blocks by themselves (only cities or counties) and 2) can't download (in my experience) a whole county's blocks through FactFinder, that may be the best option. You might check if the state has released the block data in an easier to manage format, too.
answered May 6 '11 at 15:38
neuhausrneuhausr
2,0711521
To get a whole state's data, you can use the ftp option here: http://www.census.gov/rdo/data/2010_census_redistricting_data_pl_94-171_summary_files.html That's probably overkill, but since with FactFinder you 1) can't select a town's blocks by themselves (only cities or counties) and 2) can't download (in my experience) a whole county's blocks through FactFinder, that may be the best option. You might check if the state has released the block data in an easier to manage format, too.
answered May 6 '11 at 15:38
neuhausrneuhausr
2,0711521
edited May 6 '11 at 16:27
answered May 6 '11 at 15:38
neuhausrneuhausr
2,0711521
answered May 6 '11 at 15:38
neuhausrneuhausr
2,0711521
answered May 6 '11 at 15:38
neuhausrneuhausr
2,0711521
2,0711521
Here's the procedure I've used to get blocks for a city: sos.state.mn.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=10061
– neuhausr
May 6 '11 at 15:55
You can download some counties by block. Large counties will give an error.
– Sean
May 11 '11 at 15:18
You must have some smaller counties--I haven't found one in MN that I can download blocks for through FactFinder.
– neuhausr
May 12 '11 at 13:29
2
This is a dead link
– Jim Richalds
Sep 6 '14 at 22:05
I think you can still get the state files at ftp2.census.gov/census_2010/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171 or www2.census.gov/census_2010/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171
– neuhausr
Sep 8 '14 at 13:50
add a comment |
Here's the procedure I've used to get blocks for a city: sos.state.mn.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=10061
– neuhausr
May 6 '11 at 15:55
You can download some counties by block. Large counties will give an error.
– Sean
May 11 '11 at 15:18
You must have some smaller counties--I haven't found one in MN that I can download blocks for through FactFinder.
– neuhausr
May 12 '11 at 13:29
2
This is a dead link
– Jim Richalds
Sep 6 '14 at 22:05
I think you can still get the state files at ftp2.census.gov/census_2010/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171 or www2.census.gov/census_2010/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171
– neuhausr
Sep 8 '14 at 13:50
Here's the procedure I've used to get blocks for a city: sos.state.mn.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=10061
– neuhausr
May 6 '11 at 15:55
Here's the procedure I've used to get blocks for a city: sos.state.mn.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=10061
– neuhausr
May 6 '11 at 15:55
You can download some counties by block. Large counties will give an error.
– Sean
May 11 '11 at 15:18
You can download some counties by block. Large counties will give an error.
– Sean
May 11 '11 at 15:18
You must have some smaller counties--I haven't found one in MN that I can download blocks for through FactFinder.
– neuhausr
May 12 '11 at 13:29
You must have some smaller counties--I haven't found one in MN that I can download blocks for through FactFinder.
– neuhausr
May 12 '11 at 13:29
2
2
This is a dead link
– Jim Richalds
Sep 6 '14 at 22:05
This is a dead link
– Jim Richalds
Sep 6 '14 at 22:05
I think you can still get the state files at ftp2.census.gov/census_2010/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171 or www2.census.gov/census_2010/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171
– neuhausr
Sep 8 '14 at 13:50
I think you can still get the state files at ftp2.census.gov/census_2010/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171 or www2.census.gov/census_2010/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171
– neuhausr
Sep 8 '14 at 13:50
add a comment |
just download the block data and then get the demographic profile summary file...
DPSF information pdf
DPSF page
answered May 6 '11 at 16:07
Brad NesomBrad Nesom
16.8k23565
are you sure you can lookup data by blocks? I have populated my database w/ data from CA: www2.census.gov/census_2010/03-Demographic_Profile and all of the block, block_group, census tract columns are blank. Only state and country levels are filled out in the Geo_Header table. How can I reference by (fips) block code?
– eggie5
Jul 11 '13 at 17:55
add a comment |
just download the block data and then get the demographic profile summary file...
DPSF information pdf
DPSF page
answered May 6 '11 at 16:07
Brad NesomBrad Nesom
16.8k23565
are you sure you can lookup data by blocks? I have populated my database w/ data from CA: www2.census.gov/census_2010/03-Demographic_Profile and all of the block, block_group, census tract columns are blank. Only state and country levels are filled out in the Geo_Header table. How can I reference by (fips) block code?
– eggie5
Jul 11 '13 at 17:55
add a comment |
just download the block data and then get the demographic profile summary file...
DPSF information pdf
DPSF page
answered May 6 '11 at 16:07
Brad NesomBrad Nesom
16.8k23565
just download the block data and then get the demographic profile summary file...
DPSF information pdf
DPSF page
answered May 6 '11 at 16:07
Brad NesomBrad Nesom
16.8k23565
answered May 6 '11 at 16:07
Brad NesomBrad Nesom
16.8k23565
answered May 6 '11 at 16:07
Brad NesomBrad Nesom
16.8k23565
answered May 6 '11 at 16:07
Brad NesomBrad Nesom
16.8k23565
16.8k23565
are you sure you can lookup data by blocks? I have populated my database w/ data from CA: www2.census.gov/census_2010/03-Demographic_Profile and all of the block, block_group, census tract columns are blank. Only state and country levels are filled out in the Geo_Header table. How can I reference by (fips) block code?
– eggie5
Jul 11 '13 at 17:55
add a comment |
are you sure you can lookup data by blocks? I have populated my database w/ data from CA: www2.census.gov/census_2010/03-Demographic_Profile and all of the block, block_group, census tract columns are blank. Only state and country levels are filled out in the Geo_Header table. How can I reference by (fips) block code?
– eggie5
Jul 11 '13 at 17:55
are you sure you can lookup data by blocks? I have populated my database w/ data from CA: www2.census.gov/census_2010/03-Demographic_Profile and all of the block, block_group, census tract columns are blank. Only state and country levels are filled out in the Geo_Header table. How can I reference by (fips) block code?
– eggie5
Jul 11 '13 at 17:55
are you sure you can lookup data by blocks? I have populated my database w/ data from CA: www2.census.gov/census_2010/03-Demographic_Profile and all of the block, block_group, census tract columns are blank. Only state and country levels are filled out in the Geo_Header table. How can I reference by (fips) block code?
– eggie5
Jul 11 '13 at 17:55
add a comment |
Just to add the National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS) to the list. It provides, free of charge, aggregate census data and GIS-compatible boundary files for the United States, currently between 1790 and 2012. For Data availability see here.
answered Nov 14 '14 at 22:36
cengelcengel
2,87121227
add a comment |
Just to add the National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS) to the list. It provides, free of charge, aggregate census data and GIS-compatible boundary files for the United States, currently between 1790 and 2012. For Data availability see here.
answered Nov 14 '14 at 22:36
cengelcengel
2,87121227
add a comment |
Just to add the National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS) to the list. It provides, free of charge, aggregate census data and GIS-compatible boundary files for the United States, currently between 1790 and 2012. For Data availability see here.
answered Nov 14 '14 at 22:36
cengelcengel
2,87121227
Just to add the National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS) to the list. It provides, free of charge, aggregate census data and GIS-compatible boundary files for the United States, currently between 1790 and 2012. For Data availability see here.
answered Nov 14 '14 at 22:36
cengelcengel
2,87121227
answered Nov 14 '14 at 22:36
cengelcengel
2,87121227
answered Nov 14 '14 at 22:36
cengelcengel
2,87121227
answered Nov 14 '14 at 22:36
cengelcengel
2,87121227
2,87121227
add a comment |
add a comment |
The main Census TIGER page here lists 2010 Census Population and Housing Unit Counts - Blocks:
These state based files have the population and housing unit count by
block from the 2010 Census. These files are available for the 50
states and the District of Columbia only.
Unfortunately the database is down right now so I can't test it, but that looks like the right resource.
answered Nov 27 '13 at 12:30
Ari B. FriedmanAri B. Friedman
1,25131525
1
And...weeks later, still "performing system maintenance."
– Ari B. Friedman
Dec 24 '13 at 3:01
1
And...months later....
– Ari B. Friedman
Feb 18 '14 at 21:03
add a comment |
The main Census TIGER page here lists 2010 Census Population and Housing Unit Counts - Blocks:
These state based files have the population and housing unit count by
block from the 2010 Census. These files are available for the 50
states and the District of Columbia only.
Unfortunately the database is down right now so I can't test it, but that looks like the right resource.
answered Nov 27 '13 at 12:30
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And...weeks later, still "performing system maintenance."
– Ari B. Friedman
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And...months later....
– Ari B. Friedman
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The main Census TIGER page here lists 2010 Census Population and Housing Unit Counts - Blocks:
These state based files have the population and housing unit count by
block from the 2010 Census. These files are available for the 50
states and the District of Columbia only.
Unfortunately the database is down right now so I can't test it, but that looks like the right resource.
answered Nov 27 '13 at 12:30
Ari B. FriedmanAri B. Friedman
1,25131525
The main Census TIGER page here lists 2010 Census Population and Housing Unit Counts - Blocks:
These state based files have the population and housing unit count by
block from the 2010 Census. These files are available for the 50
states and the District of Columbia only.
Unfortunately the database is down right now so I can't test it, but that looks like the right resource.
answered Nov 27 '13 at 12:30
Ari B. FriedmanAri B. Friedman
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answered Nov 27 '13 at 12:30
Ari B. FriedmanAri B. Friedman
1,25131525
answered Nov 27 '13 at 12:30
Ari B. FriedmanAri B. Friedman
1,25131525
answered Nov 27 '13 at 12:30
Ari B. FriedmanAri B. Friedman
1,25131525
1,25131525
1
And...weeks later, still "performing system maintenance."
– Ari B. Friedman
Dec 24 '13 at 3:01
1
And...months later....
– Ari B. Friedman
Feb 18 '14 at 21:03
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1
And...weeks later, still "performing system maintenance."
– Ari B. Friedman
Dec 24 '13 at 3:01
1
And...months later....
– Ari B. Friedman
Feb 18 '14 at 21:03
1
1
And...weeks later, still "performing system maintenance."
– Ari B. Friedman
Dec 24 '13 at 3:01
And...weeks later, still "performing system maintenance."
– Ari B. Friedman
Dec 24 '13 at 3:01
1
1
And...months later....
– Ari B. Friedman
Feb 18 '14 at 21:03
And...months later....
– Ari B. Friedman
Feb 18 '14 at 21:03
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You can get block and block group census data at:
http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/
Have to dig into the system a bit, but good data available.
answered Nov 14 '14 at 20:54
GregGreg
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You can get block and block group census data at:
http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/
Have to dig into the system a bit, but good data available.
answered Nov 14 '14 at 20:54
GregGreg
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You can get block and block group census data at:
http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/
Have to dig into the system a bit, but good data available.
answered Nov 14 '14 at 20:54
GregGreg
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You can get block and block group census data at:
http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/
Have to dig into the system a bit, but good data available.
answered Nov 14 '14 at 20:54
GregGreg
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answered Nov 14 '14 at 20:54
GregGreg
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answered Nov 14 '14 at 20:54
GregGreg
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I wanted to update @Sean and @DPSSpecial's response by focusing on the Census Block request. In my first attempt I found it somewhat frustrating to understand how to get block-level data.
I decided to start with Geography because I was not sure what data was available at the block level and in using the Guided search, i kept getting 0 available datasets. So, using the Advanced Search as they suggested I first didn't see Block as a selection. You have to choose the 'all geographic types' at the top of the dialog. After a minute the dialog refreshes and there is Block near the bottom.
Next is the step to narrow down your geographic area of interest. Below is an image showing my experience. For me, the biggest realization was that I did not have to pick a census tract. The UI gives no indication that this is optional. I wanted all of LA County and thought for a moment I would have to go tract by tract... But that's not the case.
I hope this helps someone.
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I wanted to update @Sean and @DPSSpecial's response by focusing on the Census Block request. In my first attempt I found it somewhat frustrating to understand how to get block-level data.
I decided to start with Geography because I was not sure what data was available at the block level and in using the Guided search, i kept getting 0 available datasets. So, using the Advanced Search as they suggested I first didn't see Block as a selection. You have to choose the 'all geographic types' at the top of the dialog. After a minute the dialog refreshes and there is Block near the bottom.
Next is the step to narrow down your geographic area of interest. Below is an image showing my experience. For me, the biggest realization was that I did not have to pick a census tract. The UI gives no indication that this is optional. I wanted all of LA County and thought for a moment I would have to go tract by tract... But that's not the case.
I hope this helps someone.
answered 31 mins ago
CordCord
775
add a comment |
I wanted to update @Sean and @DPSSpecial's response by focusing on the Census Block request. In my first attempt I found it somewhat frustrating to understand how to get block-level data.
I decided to start with Geography because I was not sure what data was available at the block level and in using the Guided search, i kept getting 0 available datasets. So, using the Advanced Search as they suggested I first didn't see Block as a selection. You have to choose the 'all geographic types' at the top of the dialog. After a minute the dialog refreshes and there is Block near the bottom.
Next is the step to narrow down your geographic area of interest. Below is an image showing my experience. For me, the biggest realization was that I did not have to pick a census tract. The UI gives no indication that this is optional. I wanted all of LA County and thought for a moment I would have to go tract by tract... But that's not the case.
I hope this helps someone.
answered 31 mins ago
CordCord
775
I wanted to update @Sean and @DPSSpecial's response by focusing on the Census Block request. In my first attempt I found it somewhat frustrating to understand how to get block-level data.
I decided to start with Geography because I was not sure what data was available at the block level and in using the Guided search, i kept getting 0 available datasets. So, using the Advanced Search as they suggested I first didn't see Block as a selection. You have to choose the 'all geographic types' at the top of the dialog. After a minute the dialog refreshes and there is Block near the bottom.
Next is the step to narrow down your geographic area of interest. Below is an image showing my experience. For me, the biggest realization was that I did not have to pick a census tract. The UI gives no indication that this is optional. I wanted all of LA County and thought for a moment I would have to go tract by tract... But that's not the case.
I hope this helps someone.
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Go to http://www.publicmapping.org/resources/data to get data in Excel. Great Site!
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Go to http://www.publicmapping.org/resources/data to get data in Excel. Great Site!
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That website is a total trainwreck. I feel your pain.
– Nathanus
May 6 '11 at 15:19
Only the "redistricting data" have been released, which is happening now in May 2011. See 2010.census.gov/2010census/data .
– whuber♦
May 6 '11 at 15:27
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Apparently now you can only get Block-level 2010 population data for U.S. Territories? Anyone know why states are no longer available?
– northlandiguana
Aug 3 '14 at 22:14
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– Brad Nesom
Nov 14 '14 at 21:38
I want to point out that website requires you enter a specific address to get a predicted income level based on Census tract information, according to their about page. It is not true block level information.
– Chris W
Nov 22 '14 at 21:46