Census data is available for a variety of geographies, ranging from nationwide down to the block level. The chart above provides an overview of the hierarchy of various geographies available for Census 2000. Note that potentially sensitive information (sample data) gathered by the census long-form might not be available at the block group and block levels in order to protect the privacy of individuals.
Quick Start for Census 2000 Data: The first place to start searching for census data is the American FactFinder website. FactFinder is the official source for Census 2000 data on the web
URL: http://factfinder.census.gov/ 
Introductory Materials for Census 2000:
Census 2000 Basics
(REF/Docs) C 3.2:B 29/2000
URL: http://www.census.gov/mso/www/c2000basics
Census 2000 Basics provides a brief introduction to the history, methods, and terminology of the U.S. Census. Basics discusses the importance of the U.S. Census and describes some of the activities of the U.S. Census Bureau. Basics also explains the various geographies analyzed by the census, and provides a hierarchy of census areas. This publication provides information on various census products and sources, and contact information for Census Bureau offices nationwide.
Encyclopedia of the U.S. Census
(REF) HA 37 .U55 C66 2000
The Encyclopedia of the U.S. Census provides explanations of census terminology, and articles on various census related topics. Subjects include the procedures involved in the compilation of census data, the history of the census, and political aspects of the census. The Encyclopedia also includes a glossary of basic census terms, and appendices illustrating census changes from 1790 through 2000. The Encyclopedia focuses on Census 2000, but historical information is included where relevant.
Measuring America: the Decennial Censuses from 1790 to 2000
(REF) HA 37 .U55 M36x 2002 or (Stacks) HA 37 .U55 M36x 2002
URL: http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/ma.html
Measuring America provides a brief historical look at the decennial censuses, focusing on the questionnaires and instructions given, and the kinds of information gathered by each census. Included are illustrations of the actual census forms used, and a table to help determine the questions asked in each census. This source also provides information about locating historical statistics. While it does not include statistical data, Measuring America provides an overview of the evolution of the U.S. Census over time.
Sources for Census 2000 data:
U.S. Census Bureau
URL: http://www.census.gov/
The U.S. Census Bureau website provides information about the many activities of the Census Bureau and its various publications, and provides links to online tools for finding data. The website includes an A to Z subject list, links to publications available in PDF format, and linkable population clocks that estimate current national and world populations.
American FactFinder
URL: http://factfinder.census.gov/
The American FactFinder is the official interface for distributing the 1990 and 2000 Census of Population and Housing, the 1997 & 2002 Economic Censusus, and the American Community Surveys. The site is updated with new data as it becomes available to the public. FactFinder provides many options for finding, viewing, printing, and downloading various data sets. FactFinder also allows the creation of reference and thematic and maps. User-selected tables of data are downloadable in ASCII (text) or CSV (comma separated value) formats.
Your Gateway to Census 2000
URL: http://www.census.gov/main/www/cen2000.html
Your Gateway to Census 2000 provides numerous links to in-depth information about Census 2000, including technical data and documentation. This site provides links to several American FactFinder options, including street address searching, �quick facts,� and �data highlights.� The website also provides lists of special summary publications and reports, a glossary of Census terminology, and contact information for the Census Bureau.
2000 Census of Population and Housing. Summary Population and Housing Characteristics (PHC-1): v. 1, United States Summary.
(REF) HA 201.122 .C46 2002 v.1
URL: http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2000/
This two-part publication provides tables of data on many subjects for various geography levels across the United States. This title is the first in a series of similar publications, one for each state, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. Tables of both 100-percent and sample data are included, from the national and regional levels, down to metropolitan areas and places. Volumes for areas excluding the United States summary and Wisconsin are located in the general stacks collection.
2000 Census of Population and Housing. Summary Social, Economic and Housing Characteristics (PHC-2): v. 1 United States Summary.
(REF) HA 201 .122 .C465x 2003 v.1
URL: http://www.census.gov/census2000/pubs/phc-2.html
This report includes data from both the long-form and short-form census questionnaires. The report provides detailed population and housing information, including marital status, citizenship, residency, language, rooms, plumbing, and more. Tables of data are broken down by county, American Indian area, village, town, and city. This publication is available for all states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico; volumes for areas excluding the United States summary and Wisconsin are located in the general stacks collection.
2000 Census of Population and Housing. Population and Housing Unit Counts (PHC-3): United States Summary.
(REF) HA 201 .122 .C453x 2003 v.1
URL: http://www.census.gov/census2000/pubs/phc-3.html
This report provides data derived from the short-form census questionnaires. The report provides historical data on the population and housing unit counts. Land and water area measurements and statistics on population density are included. This publication is available for all states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico; volumes for areas excluding the United States summary, Wisconsin, and Appendixes are located in the general stacks collection.
Summary Files: the four primary collections of electronic census data.
Census 2000. Summary File 1
(REF/CD-ROM) HA 201 .122 SF-1 2001
(REF/CD-ROM) HA 201 .122 SF-1 2003 National File
Note: Data available via American FactFinder: http://factfinder.census.gov/
Summary file 1 includes the 100-percent statistics derived from the short-form survey of the entire United States population. (The short-form asks all households a limited number of questions about relationships, sex, age, race, Hispanic or Latino origin, and tenure.) The data on this DVD is keyword searchable and browseable, and allows users to download, manipulate, and format data with more flexibility than with the online data sets.
Census 2000, Summary File 2
(REF/CD-ROM) HA 201 .122 SF-2 2003b
(REF/CD-ROM) HA 201 .122 SF-2 2003c National File
(REF/CD-ROM) HA 201 .122 SF-2 2003 Supplement Files
Note: Data available via American FactFinder: http://factfinder.census.gov/
Summary file 2 includes 100-percent population and housing characteristics from the short-form questionnaire. The data is available for a selected list of detailed race and Hispanic or Latino groups, American Indian, and Alaska Native tribes.
Census 2000 Summary File 3
(REF/CD-ROM) HA 201 .122 SF-3 2003b
(REF/CD-ROM) HA 201 .122 SF-3 2003 National File
Note: Data available via American FactFinder: http://factfinder.census.gov/
Summary file 3 includes all data derived from the long-form, sample questionnaire. This includes all data on marital status, citizenship, residency, language, rooms, plumbing, and more. Because of the sensitive nature of some census questions, some of this data is not made available at the block group level or below in order to protect the privacy of individuals.
Census 2000, Summary File 4
(REF/CD-ROM) HA 201 .122 SF-4 2003b
(REF/CD-ROM) HA 201 .122 SF-4 2003 National File
Note: Data available via American FactFinder: http://factfinder.census.gov/
Summary file 4 contains population and housing data collected from a sample of the population. The data are shown down to the census tract level for 336 race, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native, and ancestry categories.
Supplementary sources for Census 2000 data:
Statistical Abstract of the United States
(REF) HA 202
URL: http://www.census.gov/statab/www/
In publication since 1878, this source provides tables of statistics on population, health, education, business, agriculture, and more. The Abstract includes national, state, and selected metropolitan areas, and international data. Much of the information in the Abstract is taken directly from Census 2000. The Abstract is available online; print (REF) HA 202 or (Stacks) HA 202; CD-ROM (REF/CD-ROM) HA 202 .A34x (available at the Information Desk).
County and City Data Book: 2000
(REF) HA 202 .A36 2000
URL: http://www.census.gov/statab/www/ccdb.html
URL: http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/collections/stats/ccdb/
In publication since 1944, the Data Book is a detailed supplement to the Statistical Abstract of the United States. The Data Book provides numerous statistical tables showing characteristics for U.S. states, counties, and cities or places/MCDs. Data is available for population, sex, race, health, income, business, agriculture, and more. The Data Book includes maps outlining states, counties and various metropolitan areas, and provides a list of contacts for further information.
U.S. Summary 2000: Census 2000 Profile
(REF/Docs) C 3.223/7-6:C 2 KPROF/00-US
URL: http://www.census.gov/prod/2002pubs/c2kprof00-us.pdf
This Special Report is a brief statistical summary of the population of the United States. The Summary includes tables of data on the major demographic, social, economic, and housing characteristics. Also included are colorized maps showing population density by county, and small-colorized charts dividing the population by race, sex and age, and housing tenure.
For a list of similar publications see: http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2000/index.html.
Census 2000 Briefs
(REF/Docs) C 3.205/8-2:
URL: http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs.html
The series, Census 2000 Brief, consists of various publications, with each individual title highlighting a specific aspect of the American population. Topics include population change, race, age, and gender, new congressional districting, and the United States in an international context. Each brief includes statistical tables and a summary article discussing the data and trends. The website also provides access to Special Reports, on issues of diversity and racial segregation, marriage, and overall population and housing trends (e.g., Mapping Census 2000, below).
Mapping Census 2000, the Geography of U.S. Diversity.
(REF) G 1201 .E25 B7 2001
(AGSL-Atlases) At.800 C-2000 2001
(AGSL-CD-ROM) 800 C-2000d
URL: http://www.census.gov/population/cen2000/atlas/censr01-1.pdf
Mapping Census 2000 is a Special Report providing a collection of color-coded maps detailing aspects of racial diversity in the United States. Each map illustrates the percentages of population per county of a specific race or ethnic heritage.
CensusCD 2000
(AGSL-CD-ROM) 800 C-2000a
(AGSL-CD-ROM) 800 C-2000b
(AGSL-CD-ROM) 800 C-2000d
This set of CD-ROMs, published by GeoLytics, provides access to various long-form and short-form data from Census 2000. GeoLytics is a private publisher that provides searching and formatting options that may be unavailable in the government publications. This set allows mapmaking/GIS functions not available elsewhere.
United States Census 2000: Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)
URL: http://www.census.gov/rdo/www/
CensusCD 2000: Redistricting
(AGSL-CD-ROM) 800 C-2000b
This resource provides access to data relevant to the redistricting of Congressional and state legislature districts as required by Public Law 94-171. Population changes require redistricting to ensure equality of representation. Data are available for all persons 18 and over, down to the block level.
Wisconsin sources for Census 2000 data:
2000 Census of Population and Housing. Summary Population and Housing Characteristics (PHC-1): v. 51, Wisconsin.
(REF) HA 201 .122 .C46 2002 v.51
URL: http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2000/phc-1-51.pdf
This report provides data from the 100-percent, short-form census questionnaires from the State of Wisconsin. The report includes data on age, household relationship, sex, race, Hispanic or Latino origin, tenure, and vacancy characteristics. This report also includes information on population density and land measurements. Tables of data are broken down by county, American Indian area, village, town and city. Volumes for areas excluding the United States summary and Wisconsin are located in the general stacks collection.
2000 Census of Population and Housing. Summary Social, Economic and Housing Characteristics (PHC-2): v. 51 Wisconsin.
(REF) HA 201 .122 .C465x 2003 v.51
URL pt. 1: http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2000/phc-2-51-pt1.pdf
URL pt 2: http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2000/phc-2-51-pt2.pdf
This report includes data from both the long-form and short-form census questionnaires for the population of the State of Wisconsin. The report provides detailed population and housing information, including marital status, citizenship, residency, language, rooms, plumbing, and more. Tables of data are broken down by county, American Indian area, village, town, and city. This publication will be available for all states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico; volumes for areas excluding the United States summary and Wisconsin are located in the general stacks collection.
2000 Census of Population and Housing. Population and Housing Unit Counts (PHC-3): Wisconsin.
(REF) HA 201 .122 .C453x 2003 v.51
URL: http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2000/phc-3-51.pdf
This report provides data derived from the short-form census questionnaires for the population of the State of Wisconsin. The report provides historical data on the population and housing unit counts. Land and water area measurements and statistics on population density are included. This publication will be available for all states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico; volumes for areas excluding the United States summary, Wisconsin, and Appendixes are located in the general stacks collection.
Census 2000, Summary File 2: Wisconsin
(REF/CD-ROM) HA 201 .122 SF-2 2001
Note: Data available via American FactFinder: http://factfinder.census.gov/
Summary file 2 includes 100-percent population and housing characteristics from the short-form questionnaire. The data is available for a selected list of detailed race and Hispanic or Latino groups, American Indian, and Alaska Native tribes.
Census 2000; Summary File 3: Census of Population and Housing. Wisconsin.
(REF/CD-ROM) HA 201 .122 SF-3 2002
URL: Data available via American FactFinder: http://factfinder.census.gov/
This CD-ROM version of Summary file 3 provides electronic access to all the long-form sample data for the State of Wisconsin, including marital status, citizenship, residency, language, rooms, plumbing, and more. The data on this CD-ROM may be downloaded in plain text for inclusion into various formats and spreadsheets. [Each state publishes a Summary file 3 CD-ROM, which is only available via state data centers for their affiliates. See State Data Centers, below.]
Census 2000, Summary File 4: Wisconsin
(REF/CD-ROM) HA 201 .122 SF-4 2003c
Note: Data available via American FactFinder: http://factfinder.census.gov/
Summary file 4 contains population and housing data collected from a sample of the population. The data are shown down to the census tract level for 336 race, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native, and ancestry categories. (The UWM Libraries has this data for Wisconsin only.)
WisStat
URL: http://www.wisstat.wisc.edu/
WisStat is a project of the UW Extension, providing a wide variety of browseable tables of data, including tables derived from Census 2000, for the State of Wisconsin. WisStat provides a variety of options for downloading, formatting, and arranging various tables of data.
Census 2000; School Districts Data - Wisconsin
URL: http://www.doa.state.wi.us/pagesubtext_detail.asp?linksubcatid=566%20
This Internet site, maintained by the WI Department of Administration, provides access to Census 2000 data at the school district level for the State of Wisconsin via the National Center for Educational Statistics.
Census State Data Centers
URL: http://www.census.gov/sdc/www/
Every state (and U.S. territory) maintains data centers, which are responsible for gathering and publishing census data specific to that state. The centers are considered official sources for demographic, economic, and social statistics, and are affiliated with, but not part of, the Census Bureau. Data Centers serve local governments by providing them with relevant statistical data through a variety of products and databases. Wisconsin data centers and their sources are accessible via:
WI Department of Administration: http://www.doa.state.wi.us/pagesubtext_detail.asp?linksubcatid=357
Applied Population Laboratory: http://www.ssc.wisc.edu/poplab/
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