Overview of NHGIS Datasets

NHGIS summary tables are organized into datasets distinguished by the years, geographic levels and topics they cover; by the data source and survey coverage (e.g., sample-based vs. 100% count); and by the breakdown variables available.

NHGIS datasets are in turn organized into dataset groups, each of which corresponds to a single census program or to specific data measurement or release years.

NHGIS Dataset Groups

ACS Groups 2022 American Community Survey
2021 American Community Survey
2020 American Community Survey
2019 American Community Survey
2018 American Community Survey
2017 American Community Survey
2016 American Community Survey
2015 American Community Survey
2014 American Community Survey
2013 American Community Survey
2012 American Community Survey
2011 American Community Survey
2010 American Community Survey
2009 American Community Survey
Decennial Census Groups 2020 Census 1900 Census
2010 Census 1890 Census
2000 Census 1880 Census
1990 Census 1870 Census
1980 Census 1860 Census
1970 Census 1850 Census
1960 Census 1840 Census
1950 Census 1830 Census
1940 Census 1820 Census
1930 Census 1810 Census
1920 Census 1800 Census
1910 Census 1790 Census
Agricultural Census Groups 1935 Census of Agriculture
1925 Census of Agriculture
1850-1959 Census of Agriculture
CBP Groups 1998-2002 County Business Patterns (1997 NAIC Codes)
1988-1997 County Business Patterns (1987 SIC Codes)
1974-1987 County Business Patterns (1972 SIC Codes)
1970-1973 County Business Patterns (1967 SIC Codes)
Vital Statistics Groups 1970-2007 Vital Statistics
1959-1972 Vital Statistics
1939-1959 Vital Statistics
1915-1941 Vital Statistics
1867-2010 Vital Statistics
Religious Bodies Groups 1952 Survey of Churches and Church Membership
1936 Census of Religious Bodies
1926 Census of Religious Bodies
1916 Census of Religious Bodies
1906 Census of Religious Bodies
Other Groups 1937 Census of Unemployment
1934 Special Census of Chicago
1925 Special Census of Detroit
1920-1936 FDIC Bank Deposit Data

2022 American Community Survey

Group is comprised of 5 datasets derived from the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey (ACS) Summary Files. One dataset contains the 1-Year Summary File, providing estimates of 2022 population and housing characteristics for areas with a population of 65,000 or more. The 5-Year Summary File provides estimates of average characteristics from 2018 through 2022. NHGIS divides it into 4 datasets, each providing tables for a different set of geographic levels.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
2022_ACS1 1-Year Data 1,422 23 Geographic Component (16)
2018_2022_ACS5a 5-Year Data [2018-2022, Block Groups & Larger Areas] 409 87 Geographic Component (19)
2018_2022_ACS5b 5-Year Data [2018-2022, Tracts & Larger Areas] 701 82 Geographic Component (19)
2018_2022_ACS5c 5-Year Data [2018-2022, Summary by Residence 1 Year Ago] 38 14 --
2018_2022_ACS5d 5-Year Data [2018-2022, Summary by Place of Work] 34 16 --

2021 American Community Survey

Group is comprised of 5 datasets derived from the US Census Bureau's 2021 American Community Survey (ACS) Summary Files. One dataset contains the 1-Year Summary File, providing estimates of 2021 population and housing characteristics for areas with a population of 65,000 or more. The 5-Year Summary File provides estimates of average characteristics from 2017 through 2021. NHGIS divides it into 4 datasets, each providing tables for a different set of geographic levels.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
2021_ACS1 1-Year Data 1,389 23 Geographic Component (16)
2017_2021_ACS5a 5-Year Data [2017-2021, Block Groups & Larger Areas] 377 87 Geographic Component (19)
2017_2021_ACS5b 5-Year Data [2017-2021, Tracts & Larger Areas] 696 82 Geographic Component (19)
2017_2021_ACS5c 5-Year Data [2017-2021, Summary by Residence 1 Year Ago] 38 14 --
2017_2021_ACS5d 5-Year Data [2017-2021, Summary by Place of Work] 34 16 --

2020 American Community Survey

Group is comprised of 4 datasets derived from the US Census Bureau's 2020 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Summary File, which provides estimates of average characteristics from 2016 through 2020. NHGIS divides the Summary File into 4 datasets, each providing tables for a different set of geographic levels. Note: For most other ACS release years, NHGIS also includes data from the 1-Year Summary File, but the 2020 ACS release included only 1-Year Experimental Data Tables, which employ an experimental weighting scheme to address deficiencies in the 2020 sample due to the COVID-19 pandemic. NHGIS has not added the Experimental Data Tables because they include only nation- and state-level data for a smaller range of subjects than standard 1-Year Summary Files.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
2016_2020_ACS5a 5-Year Data [2016-2020, Block Groups & Larger Areas] 376 87 Geographic Component (19)
2016_2020_ACS5b 5-Year Data [2016-2020, Tracts & Larger Areas] 692 82 Geographic Component (19)
2016_2020_ACS5c 5-Year Data [2016-2020, Summary by Residence 1 Year Ago] 38 14 --
2016_2020_ACS5d 5-Year Data [2016-2020, Summary by Place of Work] 34 16 --

2019 American Community Survey

Group is comprised of 5 datasets derived from the US Census Bureau's 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) Summary Files. One dataset contains the 1-Year Summary File, providing estimates of 2019 population and housing characteristics for areas with a population of 65,000 or more. The 5-Year Summary File provides estimates of average characteristics from 2015 through 2019. NHGIS divides it into 4 datasets, each providing tables for a different set of geographic levels.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
2019_ACS1 1-Year Data 1,376 23 Geographic Component (16)
2015_2019_ACS5a 5-Year Data [2015-2019, Block Groups & Larger Areas] 375 87 Geographic Component (19)
2015_2019_ACS5b 5-Year Data [2015-2019, Tracts & Larger Areas] 689 82 Geographic Component (19)
2015_2019_ACS5c 5-Year Data [2015-2019, Summary by Residence 1 Year Ago] 38 14 --
2015_2019_ACS5d 5-Year Data [2015-2019, Summary by Place of Work] 34 16 --

2018 American Community Survey

Group is comprised of 5 datasets derived from the US Census Bureau's 2018 American Community Survey (ACS) Summary Files. One dataset contains the 1-Year Summary File, providing estimates of 2018 population and housing characteristics for areas with a population of 65,000 or more. The 5-Year Summary File provides estimates of average characteristics from 2014 through 2018. NHGIS divides it into 4 datasets, each providing tables for a different set of geographic levels.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
2018_ACS1 1-Year Data 1,376 23 Geographic Component (16)
2014_2018_ACS5a 5-Year Data [2014-2018, Block Groups & Larger Areas] 375 87 Geographic Component (19)
2014_2018_ACS5b 5-Year Data [2014-2018, Tracts & Larger Areas] 688 82 Geographic Component (19)
2014_2018_ACS5c 5-Year Data [2014-2018, Summary by Residence 1 Year Ago] 38 14 --
2014_2018_ACS5d 5-Year Data [2014-2018, Summary by Place of Work] 34 16 --

2017 American Community Survey

Group is comprised of 5 datasets derived from the US Census Bureau's 2017 American Community Survey (ACS) Summary Files. One dataset contains the 1-Year Summary File, providing estimates of 2017 population and housing characteristics for areas with a population of 65,000 or more. The 5-Year Summary File provides estimates of average characteristics from 2013 through 2017. NHGIS divides it into 4 datasets, each providing tables for a different set of geographic levels.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
2017_ACS1 1-Year Data 1,372 23 Geographic Component (16)
2013_2017_ACS5a 5-Year Data [2013-2017, Block Groups & Larger Areas] 347 87 Geographic Component (19)
2013_2017_ACS5b 5-Year Data [2013-2017, Tracts & Larger Areas] 708 82 Geographic Component (19)
2013_2017_ACS5c 5-Year Data [2013-2017, Summary by Residence 1 Year Ago] 38 14 --
2013_2017_ACS5d 5-Year Data [2013-2017, Summary by Place of Work] 34 16 --

2016 American Community Survey

Group is comprised of 5 datasets derived from the US Census Bureau's 2016 American Community Survey (ACS) Summary Files. One dataset contains the 1-Year Summary File, providing estimates of 2016 population and housing characteristics for areas with a population of 65,000 or more. The 5-Year Summary File provides estimates of average characteristics from 2012 through 2016. NHGIS divides it into 4 datasets, each providing tables for a different set of geographic levels.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
2016_ACS1 1-Year Data 1,310 23 Geographic Component (16)
2012_2016_ACS5a 5-Year Data [2012-2016, Block Groups & Larger Areas] 345 87 Geographic Component (19)
2012_2016_ACS5b 5-Year Data [2012-2016, Tracts & Larger Areas] 629 82 Geographic Component (19)
2012_2016_ACS5c 5-Year Data [2012-2016, Summary by Residence 1 Year Ago] 38 14 --
2012_2016_ACS5d 5-Year Data [2012-2016, Summary by Place of Work] 34 16 --

2015 American Community Survey

Group is comprised of 5 datasets derived from the US Census Bureau's 2015 American Community Survey (ACS) Summary Files. One dataset contains the 1-Year Summary File, providing estimates of 2015 population and housing characteristics for areas with a population of 65,000 or more. The 5-Year Summary File provides estimates of average characteristics from 2011 through 2015. NHGIS divides it into 4 datasets, each providing tables for a different set of geographic levels.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
2015_ACS1 1-Year Data 1,307 23 Geographic Component (16)
2011_2015_ACS5a 5-Year Data [2011-2015, Block Groups & Larger Areas] 345 87 Geographic Component (19)
2011_2015_ACS5b 5-Year Data [2011-2015, Tracts & Larger Areas] 628 82 Geographic Component (19)
2011_2015_ACS5c 5-Year Data [2011-2015, Summary by Residence 1 Year Ago] 38 14 --
2011_2015_ACS5d 5-Year Data [2011-2015, Summary by Place of Work] 34 16 --

2014 American Community Survey

Group is comprised of 5 datasets derived from the US Census Bureau's 2014 American Community Survey (ACS) Summary Files. One dataset contains the 1-Year Summary File, providing estimates of 2014 population and housing characteristics for areas with a population of 65,000 or more. The 5-Year Summary File provides estimates of average characteristics from 2010 through 2014. NHGIS divides it into 4 datasets, each providing tables for a different set of geographic levels.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
2014_ACS1 1-Year Data 1,310 23 Geographic Component (16)
2010_2014_ACS5a 5-Year Data [2010-2014, Block Groups & Larger Areas] 373 87 Geographic Component (19)
2010_2014_ACS5b 5-Year Data [2010-2014, Tracts & Larger Areas] 600 82 Geographic Component (19)
2010_2014_ACS5c 5-Year Data [2010-2014, Summary by Residence 1 Year Ago] 38 14 --
2010_2014_ACS5d 5-Year Data [2010-2014, Summary by Place of Work] 34 16 --

2013 American Community Survey

Group is comprised of 6 datasets derived from the US Census Bureau's 2013 American Community Survey (ACS) Summary Files. One dataset contains the 1-Year Summary File, providing estimates of 2013 population and housing characteristics for areas with a population of 65,000 or more. The second dataset contains the 3-Year Summary File, providing estimates of average characteristics from 2011 through 2013 for areas with a population of 20,000 or more. The 5-Year Summary File provides estimates of average characteristics from 2009 through 2013. NHGIS divides it into 4 datasets, each providing tables for a different set of geographic levels.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
2013_ACS1 1-Year Data 1,371 23 Geographic Component (16)
2011_2013_ACS3 3-Year Data [2011-2013] 1,351 23 Geographic Component (17)
2009_2013_ACS5a 5-Year Data [2009-2013, Block Groups & Larger Areas] 379 87 Geographic Component (19)
2009_2013_ACS5b 5-Year Data [2009-2013, Tracts & Larger Areas] 592 83 Geographic Component (19)
2009_2013_ACS5c 5-Year Data [2009-2013, Summary by Residence 1 Year Ago] 38 14 --
2009_2013_ACS5d 5-Year Data [2009-2013, Summary by Place of Work] 34 16 --

2012 American Community Survey

Group is comprised of 6 datasets derived from the US Census Bureau's 2012 American Community Survey (ACS) Summary Files. One dataset contains the 1-Year Summary File, providing estimates of 2012 population and housing characteristics for areas with a population of 65,000 or more. The second dataset contains the 3-Year Summary File, providing estimates of average characteristics from 2010 through 2012 for areas with a population of 20,000 or more. The 5-Year Summary File provides estimates of average characteristics from 2008 through 2012. NHGIS divides it into 4 datasets, each providing tables for a different set of geographic levels.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
2012_ACS1 1-Year Data 1,474 23 Geographic Component (16)
2010_2012_ACS3 3-Year Data [2010-2012] 1,471 23 Geographic Component (17)
2008_2012_ACS5a 5-Year Data [2008-2012, Block Groups & Larger Areas] 360 84 Geographic Component (19)
2008_2012_ACS5b 5-Year Data [2008-2012, Tracts & Larger Areas] 596 80 Geographic Component (19)
2008_2012_ACS5c 5-Year Data [2008-2012, Summary by Residence 1 Year Ago] 38 14 --
2008_2012_ACS5d 5-Year Data [2008-2012, Summary by Place of Work] 34 16 --

2011 American Community Survey

Group is comprised of 6 datasets derived from the US Census Bureau's 2011 American Community Survey (ACS) Summary Files. One dataset contains the 1-Year Summary File, providing estimates of 2011 population and housing characteristics for areas with a population of 65,000 or more. The second dataset contains the 3-Year Summary File, providing estimates of average characteristics from 2009 through 2011 for areas with a population of 20,000 or more. The 5-Year Summary File provides estimates of average characteristics over the period from 2007 through 2011. It is divided here into 4 NHGIS datasets, each providing tables for a different set of geographic levels.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
2011_ACS1 1-Year Data 1,476 23 Geographic Component (16)
2009_2011_ACS3 3-Year Data [2009-2011] 1,473 23 Geographic Component (17)
2007_2011_ACS5a 5-Year Data [2007-2011, Block Groups & Larger Areas] 352 86 Geographic Component (19)
2007_2011_ACS5b 5-Year Data [2007-2011, Tracts & Larger Areas] 518 82 Geographic Component (19)
2007_2011_ACS5c 5-Year Data [2007-2011, Summary by Residence 1 Year Ago] 38 11 --
2007_2011_ACS5d 5-Year Data [2007-2011, Summary by Place of Work] 34 16 --

2010 American Community Survey

Group is comprised of 6 datasets derived from the US Census Bureau's 2010 American Community Survey (ACS) Summary Files. The first dataset contains the 1-Year Summary File, providing estimates of 2010 population and housing characteristics for areas with a population of 65,000 or more. The second dataset contains the 3-Year Summary File, providing estimates of average characteristics from 2008 through 2010 for areas with a population of 20,000 or more. The 5-Year Summary File provides estimates of average characteristics from 2006 through 2010. It is divided into 4 NHGIS datasets, each providing tables for a different set of geographic levels.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
2010_ACS1 1-Year Data 1,471 23 Geographic Component (16)
2008_2010_ACS3 3-Year Data [2008-2010] 1,456 23 Geographic Component (17)
2006_2010_ACS5a 5-Year Data [2006-2010, Block Groups & Larger Areas] 351 85 Geographic Component (19)
2006_2010_ACS5b 5-Year Data [2006-2010, Tracts & Larger Areas] 518 81 Geographic Component (19)
2006_2010_ACS5c 5-Year Data [2006-2010, Summary by Residence 1 Year Ago] 38 11 --
2006_2010_ACS5d 5-Year Data [2006-2010, Summary by Place of Work] 33 16 --

2009 American Community Survey

Group is comprised of 4 datasets derived from the US Census Bureau's 2009 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Summary File. The 5-Year Summary File provides estimates of average characteristics from 2005 through 2009. NHGIS divides it into 4 datasets, each providing tables for a different set of geographic levels.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
2005_2009_ACS5a 5-Year Data [2005-2009, Block Groups & Larger Areas] 341 79 Geographic Component (19)
2005_2009_ACS5b 5-Year Data [2005-2009, Tracts & Larger Areas] 518 78 Geographic Component (19)
2005_2009_ACS5c 5-Year Data [2005-2009, Summary by Residence 1 Year Ago] 38 11 --
2005_2009_ACS5d 5-Year Data [2005-2009, Summary by Place of Work] 33 16 --

2020 Census

Group is comprised of 4 datasets derived from US Census Bureau summary files. The Demographic and Housing Characteristics File (DHC) is divided into 3 datasets, each providing data for a different set of geographic levels.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
2020_PL94171 P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data Summary File 6 98 --
2020_DHCa DHC - P & H Tables [Blocks & Larger Areas] 141 164 Geographic Component (37)
2020_DHCb DHC - PCT & HCT Tables [Tracts & Larger Areas] 98 155 Geographic Component (37)
2020_DHCc DHC - PCO Tables (Group Quarters Population Only) [Counties & Larger Areas] 10 24 Geographic Component (8)

2010 Census

Group is comprised of 6 datasets derived from US Census Bureau summary files. 2010 Summary File 1 is divided into 3 datasets, and 2010 Summary File 2 is divided into 2 datasets, each providing data for a different set of geographic levels. The data for school attendance areas was derived from block-level data as part of the School Attendance Boundary Information System (SABINS) project.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
2010_PL94171 P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data Summary File 5 132 --
2010_SF1a SF 1a - P & H Tables [Blocks & Larger Areas] 235 203 Geographic Component (96)
2010_SF1b SF 1b - PCT & HCT Tables [Tracts & Larger Areas] 86 155 Geographic Component (96)
2010_SF1c SF 1c - PCO Tables (Group Quarters Population Only) [Counties & Larger Areas] 10 24 Geographic Component (19)
2010_SF2a SF 2a - PCT & HCT Tables [Tracts & Larger Areas] 61 104 Geographic Component (54),
Race/Ethnicity (330)
2010_SF2b SF 2b - PCO Tables (Group Quarters Population Only) [Counties & Larger Areas] 10 24 Geographic Component (17),
Race/Ethnicity (330)

2000 Census

Group is comprised of 26 datasets derived from US Census Bureau summary files. 8 datasets correspond to 2000 Summary Files 1 to 4, including 2 supplemental files for SF1 and SF2. SF1 and SF3 were both divided to separate out the smaller number of tables available at census block and block group levels. The tables in the PL 94-171 Redistricting File are repeated in SF1 for most geographic levels, so the NHGIS PL 94-171 dataset only provides data for geographic levels not in SF1. The remaining datasets in the group all correspond to files from the Census 2000 Special Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Tabulation.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
2000_SF1a SF 1a - 100% Data [Areas Larger Than Block Groups] 419 106 Geographic Subarea (98)
2000_SF1b SF 1b - 100% Data [Blocks & Block Groups] 332 4 --
2000_SF1S SF 1S - Urban/Rural Counts [Blocks, Block Group Parts & Tract Parts] 6 3 --
2000_SF2 SF 2 - 100% Data with Race/Ethnicity Breakdown 125 60 Geographic Subarea (98),
Race/Ethnicity (248)
2000_SF2S SF 2S - Persons in Households with Breakdown by Person's Race/Ethnicity 3 38 Geographic Subarea (33),
Race/Ethnicity (242)
2000_SF3a SF 3a - Sample-Based Data [Areas Larger Than Block Groups] 1,176 107 Geographic Subarea (99)
2000_SF3b SF 3b - Sample-Based Data [Block Groups] 647 3 --
2000_SF4 SF 4 - Sample-Based Data with Race/Ethnicity Breakdown 720 60 Geographic Subarea (99),
Race/Ethnicity (329)
2000_PL94171 P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data Summary File [State Legislative Districts & Voting Districts] 20 8 --
2000_EEO1a EEO 1a - Detailed Occupational Categories 2 4 Detailed Occupational Categories (472)
2000_EEO1b EEO 1b - Detailed Occupational Categories (Hawaii Race Combos) 1 3 Detailed Occupational Categories (472)
2000_EEO2a EEO 2a - OPM Federal Workforce Occupational Groups 2 4 OPM Federal Workforce Occupation Groups (270)
2000_EEO2b EEO 2b - OPM Federal Workforce Occupational Groups (Hawaii Race Combos) 1 3 OPM Federal Workforce Occupation Groups (270)
2000_EEO3a EEO 3a - EEO Occupational Groups 2 5 EEO Occupational Groups (15)
2000_EEO3b EEO 3b - EEO Occupational Groups (Hawaii Race Combos) 1 4 EEO Occupational Groups (15)
2000_EEO4a EEO 4a - EEO-1 Job Categories 2 5 EEO-1 Job Categories (10)
2000_EEO4b EEO 4b - EEO-1 Job Categories (Hawaii Race Combos) 1 4 EEO-1 Job Categories (10)
2000_EEO5a EEO 5a - State & Local Government Job Categories 2 5 State and Local Government Job Categories (9)
2000_EEO5b EEO 5b - State & Local Government Job Categories (Hawaii Race Combos) 1 4 State and Local Government Job Categories (9)
2000_EEO6a EEO 6a - Age & Education [Counties & Large Places] 2 2 --
2000_EEO6b EEO 6b - Age & Education [Counties & Large Places] (Hawaii Race Combos) 1 2 --
2000_EEO7a EEO 7a - Age & Education [US, States & Metro Areas] 2 3 --
2000_EEO7b EEO 7b - Age & Education [US, States & Metro Areas] (Hawaii Race Combos) 1 2 --
2000_EEOWa EEO Worksite Data [US] 5 1 Detailed Occupational Categories (471)
2000_EEOWb EEO Worksite Data [Large Counties & Places] 5 2 Detailed Occupational Categories (471)
2000_EEOWc EEO Worksite Data [Large Counties & Places] (Hawaii Race Combos) 4 2 Detailed Occupational Categories (471)

1990 Census

Group is comprised of 21 datasets derived from US Census Bureau summary tape files. 6 datasets correspond to 1990 Summary Tape Files 1 to 4. The 15 others correspond to selected supplemental 1990 summary files.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
1990_STF1 STF 1 - 100% Data 100 50 Geographic Subarea (34)
1990_STF2a STF 2a - 100% Detailed Data 42 32 Geographic Subarea (32)
1990_STF2b STF 2b - 100% Detailed Data with Race/Ethnicity Breakdown 54 32 Geographic Subarea (32),
Race/Ethnicity (35)
1990_STF3 STF 3 - Sample-Based Data 277 49 Geographic Subarea (32)
1990_STF4a STF 4a - Sample-Based Detailed Data 201 33 Geographic Subarea (33)
1990_STF4b STF 4b - Sample-Based Detailed Data with Race/Ethnicity Breakdown 263 33 Geographic Subarea (33),
Race/Ethnicity (50)
1990_MARS Modified Age/Race, Sex & Hispanic Origin (MARS) State & County File 2 2 --
1990_SSTF03a SSTF 3a - Persons of Hispanic Origin, Universe Data 6 4 --
1990_SSTF03b SSTF 3b - Persons of Hispanic Origin, Breakdown Data 76 4 Race/Ethnicity (28)
1990_SSTF04a SSTF 4a - Adults with Disabilities, Universe Data 6 5 Geographic Subarea (3)
1990_SSTF04b SSTF 4b - Adults with Disabilities, Breakdown Data 56 5 Geographic Subarea (3),
Disability (13)
1990_SSTF05a SSTF 5a - Asians & Pacific Islanders, Universe Data 6 4 --
1990_SSTF05b SSTF 5b - Asians & Pacific Islanders, Breakdown Data 76 4 Race/Ethnicity (26)
1990_SSTF09 SSTF 9 - Housing Characteristics of New Units 206 6 Geographic Subarea (15)
1990_SSTF10 SSTF 10 - Mobile Homes 200 6 Geographic Subarea (15)
1990_SSTF15a SSTF 15a - Geographic Mobility [States] 35 1 --
1990_SSTF15b SSTF 15b - Geographic Mobility [US & Metro Areas] 37 3 Geographic Subarea (3)
1990_SSTF17 SSTF 17 - Poverty 113 11 Geographic Subarea (8),
Poverty (4)
1990_SSTF18 SSTF 18 - Condominium Housing 168 6 Geographic Subarea (15)
1990_SSTF22a SSTF 22a - Earnings by Occupation & Education, Universe Data 6 4 Geographic Subarea (3)
1990_SSTF22b SSTF 22b - Earnings by Occupation & Education, Breakdown Data 5 4 Geographic Subarea (3),
Occupation (1,332)

1980 Census

Group is comprised of 15 datasets derived from US Census Bureau summary tape files. 8 datasets correspond to 1980 Summary Tape Files 1 to 4. The 7 others correspond to selected supplemental 1980 summary files. Some data files were expanded to provide explicit data on males and occupied housing units, as well as full census tract records.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
1980_STF1 STF 1 - 100% Data 82 33 Geographic Subarea (3)
1980_STF2a STF 2a - 100% Detailed Data 106 15 Geographic Subarea (19)
1980_STF2b STF 2b - 100% Detailed Data with Race/Ethnicity Breakdown 69 15 Geographic Subarea (19),
Race/Ethnicity (27)
1980_STF3 STF 3 - Sample-Based Data 189 22 Geographic Subarea (3)
1980_STF4Pa STF 4Pa - Sample-Based Detailed Population Data 156 14 Geographic Subarea (20)
1980_STF4Pb STF 4Pb - Sample-Based Detailed Population Data with Race/Ethnicity Breakdown 139 14 Geographic Subarea (20),
Race/Ethnicity (7)
1980_STF4Ha STF 4Ha - Sample-Based Detailed Housing Data 156 14 Geographic Subarea (20)
1980_STF4Hb STF 4Hb - Sample-Based Detailed Housing Data with Race/Ethnicity Breakdown 142 14 Geographic Subarea (20),
Race/Ethnicity (7)
1980_cMIG County Migration by Selected Characteristics, 1975-1980 41 1 --
1980_cASRS County Population by Age, Sex, Race & Spanish Origin 4 1 Race/Ethnicity (21)
1980_EEO Equal Employment Opportunity Special File 4 4 Race/Ethnicity (12)
1980_gqASRS Group Quarters Population by Age, Sex, Race & Spanish Origin 4 1 Race/Ethnicity (18)
1980_JTW Journey-to-Work 17 3 Work Location in Descending Order of Number of Commuting Workers (300)
1980_tmcdPH Person & Housing Unit Counts for Tracts & Minor Civil Divisions 4 2 --
1980_PL94171 PL 94-171 Population Counts 3 11 --

1970 Census

The 6 datasets in the 1970 Census dataset group correspond to the first 4 series ("Counts") of the Summary Computer Tape Files of the 1970 Census of Population and Housing. Note: this is the oldest NHGIS dataset group derived entirely from computer files produced by the US Census Bureau, involving no transcription from print sources.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
1970_Cnt1 Count 1 - 100% Data [Block Groups, Enum. Districts, Cong. Districts, etc.] 107 8 --
1970_Cnt2 Count 2 - 100% Data [Tracts, Urban Areas, Metro Areas, etc.] 241 11 Geographic Subarea (15)
1970_Cnt3 Count 3 - 100% Data [Blocks & Tracts: Restricted to Areas with Block Statistics] 83 2 --
1970_Cnt4Pa Count 4Pa - Sample-Based Population Data 28 11 Geographic Subarea (15)
1970_Cnt4Pb Count 4Pb - Sample-Based Population Data with Race/Ethnicity Breakdown 112 11 Geographic Subarea (20),
Race/Ethnicity (4)
1970_Cnt4H Count 4H - Sample-Based Housing Data 485 11 Geographic Subarea (20)

1960 Census

The 4 datasets in this group provide population and housing data from the 1960 Census for several geographic levels, including census tracts where available. A limited selection of US, state and county data were entered from printed census publications for ICPSR Study 02896, Parts 38-40. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.) Tract data are drawn from 2 sources (resulting in some redundancy): an electronic data file produced by the Census Bureau in 1971 and the 1960 Elizabeth Mullen Bogue File (ICPSR Study 2932), which was transcribed from printed census reports.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1960_cAge1 Detailed Age Data for All Ages [US, States & Counties] 13 3
1960_cAge2 Detailed Age Data for Ages Under 21 Years [US, States & Counties] 4 3
1960_cPop Population Data [US, States, Counties] 15 3
1960_tPH Population & Housing Data [Tracts: Major Cities & Surrounds] 185 1

1950 Census

The 6 datasets in this group provide population, housing and agriculture data from the 1950 Census for several geographic levels. This includes some population and housing data for census tracts where available. US, state and county data were entered from printed census publications for ICPSR Study 2896, Parts 35-37. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.) Tract data in datasets 1950_tPop_Misc and 1950_tPrP_LA were entered by the team of Andrew Beveridge, Queens College - City University of New York. Tract data in dataset 1950_tPH_Major were entered from printed census publications for the 1950 Elizabeth Mullen Bogue File (ICPSR Study 2931).

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1950_cAge Detailed Age Data [US, States & Counties] 21 3
1950_sOcc Occupation Data [US & States] 5 2
1950_cPHA Population, Housing & Agriculture Data [US, States & Counties] 85 3
1950_tPH_Major Population & Housing Data [Tracts: Major Cities & Surrounds] 51 1
1950_tPop_Misc Population Totals [Tracts: Selected Areas in GA, HI, IA, NJ & SC] 1 1
1950_tPrP_LA Preliminary Population Data [Tracts: Los Angeles CA] 2 1

1940 Census

The 6 datasets in this group provide population, housing, agriculture, and economic data from the 1940 Census for several geographic levels. This includes some population and housing data for census tracts where available. US, state and county data were entered from printed census publications for ICPSR Study 2896, Parts 32-34. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.) Tract data for New York City and Hawaii were entered by the team of Andrew Beveridge, Queens College - City University of New York. All other tract data, including the functionally equivalent New York City health areas data, were entered from printed census publications for the 1940 Elizabeth Mullen Bogue File (ICPSR Study 2930).

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1940_cAge Detailed Age Data [US, States & Counties] 13 3
1940_sOcc Occupation Data [US & States] 3 2
1940_cPHAE Population, Housing, Agriculture & Economic Data [US, States & Counties] 117 3
1940_tPH_Major Population & Housing Data [Tracts & NY Health Areas: Major Cities & Surrounds] 55 1
1940_tPH_NYC Population & Housing Data [Tracts: New York NY] 20 1
1940_tPop_HI Population Data [Tracts: Hawaii] 5 1

1930 Census

The 22 datasets in this group provide population, housing, agriculture, and manufacturing data from the 1930 Census for several geographic levels. This includes some population and housing data for census tracts and enumeration districts where available. The US, state and county data were entered from printed census publications by the team of Michael Haines, Colgate University. Most of these data were originally published in ICPSR Study 02896, Parts 26-29 and 31. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.) Data in the 1930_cAg dataset were provided directly by Haines for NHGIS. Tract and ED data were entered from printed census publications by the team of Andrew Beveridge, Queens College - City University of New York.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1930_cAg Agriculture Data [US, States & Counties] 285 3
1930_cAge30 1930 Detailed Age Data from 1930 Volumes [US, States & Counties] 13 3
1930_cAge40 1930 Detailed Age Data from 1940 Volumes [US, States & Counties] 15 3
1930_cFH Family & Housing Data [US, States & Counties] 42 3
1930_sOcc Occupation Data [US & States] 3 2
1930_cPAE Population, Agriculture & Economic Data [US, States & Counties] 74 3
1930_pFH_Pit Family & Housing Data [Places: Pittsburgh PA Area] 18 1
1930_tFH_sCle Family & Housing Data [Tracts: Suburban Cleveland OH] 18 1
1930_tPH_Chi Population & Housing Data [Tracts: Chicago IL] 55 1
1930_tPH_Cle Population & Housing Data [Tracts: Cleveland OH] 46 1
1930_tPH_Nash Population & Housing Data [Tracts: Nashville TN] 32 1
1930_tPH_Misc Population & Housing Data [Tracts: Selected Areas in IN, MA, NY, OH & PA] 53 1
1930_tPH_StL Population & Housing Data [Tracts: St. Louis MO] 68 1
1930_tPH_Syr Population & Housing Data [Tracts: Syracuse NY] 36 1
1930_tPop_Cin Population Data [Tracts: Cincinnati OH] 31 1
1930_tPop_Det Population Data [Tracts: Detroit MI] 8 1
1930_tPop_NYC Population Data [Tracts: New York NY] 9 1
1930_tPop_Misc Population Data [Tracts: Selected Areas in CA, MD, MA, MO, NY & TN] 5 1
1930_tPop_StPl Population Data [Tracts: St. Paul MN] 6 1
1930_tPop_DC Population Data [Tracts: Washington DC] 8 1
1930_tPop_Mil Population Totals [Tracts: Milwaukee WI] 1 1
1930_wPop_Syr Population Data [Wards: Syracuse NY] 9 1

1920 Census

The 8 datasets in this group provide population, housing, agriculture, and manufacturing data from the 1920 Census for several geographic levels. This includes some population and housing data for census tracts and enumeration districts where available. The US, state and county data were entered from printed census publications by the team of Michael Haines, Colgate University. Most of these data were originally published in ICPSR Study 02896, Parts 24 and 25. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.) Data in the 1920_cAg dataset were provided directly by Haines for NHGIS. Tract and ED data were entered from printed census publications by the team of Andrew Beveridge, Queens College - City University of New York.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1920_cAg Agriculture Data [US, States & Counties] 139 3
1920_sOccFarmer Occupation Data & Farmer Characteristics [US & States] 32 2
1920_cPHAM Population, Housing, Agriculture & Manufacturing Data [US, States & Counties] 59 3
1920_tPop_Chi Population & Housing Data [Tracts: Chicago IL] 51 1
1920_tPop_NYC Population & Housing Data [Tracts: New York NY] 29 1
1920_tPop_Cle Population Data [Tracts: Cleveland OH] 6 1
1920_tPop_Mil Population Totals [Tracts: Milwaukee WI] 1 1
1920_ePop_DC Population Data [Enum. Districts: Washington DC] 3 1

1910 Census

The 7 datasets in this group provide population, housing, and agriculture data from the 1910 Census for several geographic levels. This includes, for the first time, some population data for census tracts and enumeration districts where available. US, state and county data were entered from printed census publications for ICPSR Study 02896, Parts 22, 23 and 85. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.) Tract and ED data were entered from printed census publications by the team of Andrew Beveridge, Queens College - City University of New York.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1910_cAg Agriculture Data [US, States & Counties] 128 3
1910_sOccFarmer Occupation Data & Farmer Characteristics [US & States] 21 2
1910_cPHA Population, Housing & Agriculture Data [US, States & Counties] 50 3
1910_tPop_NYC Population Data [Tracts: New York NY] 53 1
1910_tPop_Misc Population Totals [Tracts: Selected Areas in IL, MD, MA, MO, OH & PA] 1 1
1910_ePF_Misc Population & Family Totals [Enum. Districts: Selected Areas in IL, MD, MA & OH] 2 1
1910_ePop_Misc Population Totals [Enum. Districts: Selected Areas in MO & PA] 1 1

1900 Census

The 3 datasets in this group provide population, housing, agriculture and manufacturing data from the 1900 Census for the US, states (including territories) and--in 2 datasets--counties. Digital source: ICPSR Study 02896, Parts 20, 21 and 50. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.)

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1900_cAg Agriculture Data [US, States & Counties] 66 3
1900_sOcc Occupation Data [US & States] 3 2
1900_cPHAM Population, Housing, Agriculture & Manufacturing Data [US, States & Counties] 55 3

1890 Census

The 4 datasets in this group cover population, agriculture and several other topics from the 1890 Census for the US, states (including territories) and--in 3 datasets--counties. Digital source: ICPSR Study 02896, Parts 18, 19, 49 and 52. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.)

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1890_cAg Agriculture Data [US, States & Counties] 62 3
1890_cPHAM Population, Housing, Agriculture & Manufacturing Data [US, States & Counties] 54 3
1890_sPHA Population, Housing & Agriculture Data [US & States] 11 2
1890_cRelig Religious Bodies Data [US, States & Counties] 13 3

1880 Census

The 4 datasets in this group cover population, agriculture and several other topics from the 1880 Census for the US, states (including territories) and--in 2 datasets--counties. Digital source: ICPSR Study 02896, Parts 15-17 and 87. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.)

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1880_cAg Agriculture Data [US, States & Counties] 18 3
1880_sPbSMX Place of Birth, School, Manufacturing & Other Data [US & States] 62 2
1880_cPAX Population, Agriculture & Other Data [US, States & Counties] 53 3
1880_sPHX Population, Housing & Other Data [US & States] 32 2

1870 Census

The 6 datasets in this group cover population, agriculture and several other topics from the 1870 Census for the US, states (including territories) and--in 3 datasets--counties. Digital source: ICPSR Study 02896, Parts 11-14, 43 and 47. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.)

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1870_cAg Agriculture Data [US, States & Counties] 11 3
1870_cMfg Manufacturing Data [US, States & Counties] 11 3
1870_cPAX Population, Agriculture & Other Data [US, States & Counties] 51 3
1870_sPHX Population, Housing & Other Data [US & States] 67 2
1870_sRN Race & Nativity Data [US & States] 6 2
1870_sROG Religious Bodies, Occupation & Government Data [US & States] 18 2

1860 Census

The 3 datasets in this group cover population, agriculture and several other topics from the 1860 Census for the US, states (including territories) and--in 2 datasets--counties. Digital source: ICPSR Study 02896, Parts 9, 10 and 46. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.)

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1860_cAg Agriculture Data [US, States & Counties] 14 3
1860_cPAX Population, Agriculture & Other Data [US, States & Counties] 41 3
1860_sPAX Population, Agriculture & Other Data [US & States] 55 2

1850 Census

The 3 datasets in this group cover population, agriculture and several other topics from the 1850 Census for the US, states (including territories) and--in 2 datasets--counties. Digital source: ICPSR Study 02896, Parts 7, 8 and 45. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.)

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1850_cAg Agriculture Data [US, States & Counties] 11 3
1850_cPAX Population, Agriculture & Other Data [US, States & Counties] 53 3
1850_sPAX Population, Agriculture & Other Data [US & States] 53 2

1840 Census

The 3 datasets in this group cover population, agriculture and several other topics from the 1840 Census for the US, states (including territories) and counties. Digital source: ICPSR Study 02896, Parts 6, 42 and 44. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.)

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1840_cAg Agriculture Data [US, States & Counties] 11 3
1840_cMfg Manufacturing Data [US, States & Counties] 11 3
1840_cPopX Population & Other Data [US, States & Counties] 27 3

1830 Census

Group is comprised of 1 dataset covering population characteristics from the 1830 Census for the US, states (including territories) and counties. Digital source: ICPSR Study 02896, Part 5. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.)

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1830_cPop Population Data [US, States & Counties] 15 3

1820 Census

Group is comprised of 1 dataset covering population characteristics from the 1820 Census for the US, states (including territories) and counties. Digital source: ICPSR Study 02896, Part 4. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.)

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1820_cPop Population Data [US, States & Counties] 13 3

1810 Census

Group is comprised of 1 dataset covering population characteristics from the 1810 Census for the US, states (including territories) and counties. Digital source: ICPSR Study 02896, Part 3. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.)

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1810_cPop Population Data [US, States & Counties] 9 3

1800 Census

Group is comprised of 1 dataset covering population characteristics from the 1800 Census for the US, states (including territories) and counties. Digital source: ICPSR Study 02896, Part 2. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.)

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1800_cPop Population Data [US, States & Counties] 9 3

1790 Census

Group is comprised of 1 dataset covering population characteristics from the 1790 Census for the US, states (including territories) and counties. Digital source: ICPSR Study 02896, Part 1. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.)

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1790_cPop Population Data [US, States & Counties] 18 3

1935 Census of Agriculture

The 1 dataset in this group covers agricultural topics from the 1935 Census of Agriculture for the US, states (including territories) and counties. A team led by Michael Haines at Colgate University entered the data from printed census publications, and NHGIS researchers organized the data into tables and assigned metadata on topics, categories, etc.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1935_cAg Agriculture Data [US, States & Counties] 78 3

1925 Census of Agriculture

The 1 dataset in this group covers agricultural topics from the 1925 Census of Agriculture for the US, states (including territories) and counties. A team led by Michael Haines at Colgate University entered the data from printed census publications, and NHGIS researchers organized the data into tables and assigned metadata on topics, categories, etc.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1925_cAg Agriculture Data [US, States & Counties] 93 3

1850-1959 Census of Agriculture

Group is comprised of 1 dataset reporting 1 variable--the average value of farmland and buildings per acre--for states and counties for each of the 16 US Censuses of Agriculture from 1850 to 1959. Censuses were taken at decennial intervals throughout the period, as well as in 1925, 1935, 1945, 1954 and 1959. Data were entered from a print source (Thomas J. Pressly and William H. Scofield, eds. Farm Real Estate Values in the United States by Counties, 1850-1959. Seattle, WA: University of Washington Press, 1965) for ICPSR Studies 0003, 0009 and 02896, Part 106.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1850_1959_cFV Farm Real Estate Values [States & Counties] 1 2

1998-2002 County Business Patterns (1997 NAIC Codes)

Group is comprised of 3 datasets of County Business Patterns (CBP) data from the US Census Bureau, covering the US, states, counties and ZIP code areas by year, 1998-2002. Differs from other CBP dataset groups in its use of 1997 North American Industry Classification (NAIC) codes.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
1998_2002_CBPa Business Data [Counties] 6 1 1997 North American Industrial Classification (2,127)
1998_2002_CBPb Business Data [US & States] 8 2 1997 North American Industrial Classification (2,127)
1998_2002_CBPc Business Data [ZIP Code Areas] 5 1 1997 North American Industrial Classification (1,106)

1988-1997 County Business Patterns (1987 SIC Codes)

Group is comprised of 3 datasets of County Business Patterns (CBP) data from the US Census Bureau, covering the US, states and counties by year, 1988-1997, as well as ZIP code areas for 1994-1997. Differs from other CBP dataset groups in its use of 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
1988_1997_CBPa Business Data [Counties] 6 1 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (1,138)
1988_1997_CBPb Business Data [US & States] 8 2 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (1,139)
1994_1997_CBP Business Data 1994-1997 [ZIP Code Areas] 5 1 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (1,130)

1974-1987 County Business Patterns (1972 SIC Codes)

Group is comprised of 2 datasets of County Business Patterns (CBP) data from the US Census Bureau, covering the US, states and counties by year, 1974-1987. Differs from other CBP dataset groups in its use of 1972 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
1974_1987_CBPa Business Data [Counties] 6 1 1972 Standard Industrial Classification (1,245)
1974_1987_CBPb Business Data [US & States] 8 2 1972 Standard Industrial Classification (1,215)

1970-1973 County Business Patterns (1967 SIC Codes)

Group is comprised of 2 datasets of County Business Patterns (CBP) data from the US Census Bureau, covering states and counties by year, 1970-1973. Differs from other CBP dataset groups in its use of 1967 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels Breakdowns
(# Categories)
1970_1971_CBP Business Data 1970-1971 [States & Counties] 4 2 1967 Standard Industrial Classification (1,028)
1972_1973_CBP Business Data 1972-1973 [States & Counties] 4 2 1967 Standard Industrial Classification (1,029)

1970-2007 Vital Statistics

Group is comprised of 1 dataset of vital statistics for the U.S., states, and counties in 1970, 1975, 1980, and 1985, and annually from 1990-2007. The data are derived from the USA Counties database of the U.S. Census Bureau, which includes birth and death data from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates program. WARNING: Where county boundary changes occurred, the population estimates may be based on *different* county boundary definitions than the birth and death counts. In some cases, NHGIS has attempted to standardize the counts and rates to describe consistent county definitions. Elsewhere, NHGIS supplies a note to indicate where inconsistencies may occur. In these cases, the reported birth and death rates may be inaccurate and should be interpreted with caution.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1970_2007_cVS Natality & Mortality Data [US, States & Counties] 7 3

1959-1972 Vital Statistics

Group is comprised of 1 dataset of vital statistics for states and counties, 1959-1972. The 1959-1967 data are derived from printed annual reports from the U.S. Public Health Service. The 1968-1972 data are derived from individual-level microdata (either birth certificates or the Compressed Mortality File) from the National Center for Health Statistics. Michael Haines at Colgate University provided NHGIS with digital source data, and NHGIS researchers organized the data into tables and assigned metadata on topics, categories, etc.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1959_1972_cVS Natality & Mortality Data [US, States & Counties] 20 3

1939-1959 Vital Statistics

Group is comprised of 1 dataset derived from annual reports of vital statistics for states (including territories) and counties from the U.S. Census Bureau (1939-1944) and the U.S. Public Health Service (1945-1959). Michael Haines at Colgate University provided NHGIS with digital source data, which were entered from printed publications, and NHGIS researchers organized the data into tables and assigned metadata on topics, categories, etc.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1939_1959_cVS Natality & Mortality Data [US, States & Counties] 19 3

1915-1941 Vital Statistics

The 1 dataset in this group covers births and deaths data from the Census Bureau's vital statistics annual reports for states (including territories) and counties, limited in geographic extent to the Birth and Death Registration Areas established in each year. Michael Haines at Colgate University provided NHGIS with the source data, which were entered from printed census publications, and NHGIS researchers organized the data into tables and assigned metadata on topics, categories, etc.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1915_1941_cVS Natality & Mortality Data [States & Counties] 14 2

1867-2010 Vital Statistics

Group consists of 1 dataset provided by the National Center for Family and Marriage Research (NCFMR) at Bowling Green State University. NCFMR researchers derived the 2000 and 2010 data from county court record information obtained through individual state or county agencies. They derived the earlier data from print reports from the U.S. Bureau of Labor (1867-1886), the U.S. Census Bureau (1890, 1900, 1916, 1922-1932), the National Office of Vital Statistics (1949-1950, 1952, 1957-1958), and the National Center for Health Statistics (1959-1987). NHGIS researchers reformatted the data and enriched the metadata for redistribution.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1867_2010_cMD Marriage & Divorce Data [Counties] 2 1

1952 Survey of Churches and Church Membership

Group is comprised of 1 dataset of US, state and county religious institutions data from the 1952 Survey of Churches and Church Membership, conducted by the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA. Includes a selection of tables from the 1950 Census for reference. Digital source: ICPSR Study 0014 or 02896, Part 57. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.)

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1952_cRelig Religious Bodies Data [States & Counties] 14 3

1936 Census of Religious Bodies

Group is comprised of 1 dataset of state and county religious denomination data from the 1936 Census of Religious Bodies, conducted by the US Census Bureau. Includes population counts from the 1930 and 1940 Censuses for reference. Digital source: ICPSR Study 02896, Part 56. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.)

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1936_cRelig Religious Bodies Data [States & Counties] 3 2

1926 Census of Religious Bodies

Group is comprised of 1 dataset of state and county religious denomination data from the 1926 Census of Religious Bodies, conducted by the US Census Bureau. Includes population counts from the 1920 and 1930 Censuses for reference. Digital source: ICPSR Study 02896, Part 55. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.)

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1926_cRelig Religious Bodies Data [States & Counties] 3 2

1916 Census of Religious Bodies

Group is comprised of 1 dataset of state and county religious denomination data from the 1916 Census of Religious Bodies, conducted by the US Census Bureau. Includes population counts from the 1910 and 1920 Censuses for reference. Digital source: ICPSR Study 02896, Part 54. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.)

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1916_cRelig Religious Bodies Data [States & Counties] 3 2

1906 Census of Religious Bodies

Group is comprised of 1 dataset of state and county religious denomination data from the 1906 Census of Religious Bodies, conducted by the US Census Bureau. Includes population counts from the 1900 and 1910 Censuses for reference. Digital source: ICPSR Study 02896, Part 53. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.)

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1906_cRelig Religious Bodies Data [States & Counties] 3 2

1937 Census of Unemployment

Group is comprised of 1 dataset of US, state and county unemployment data from the US Census Bureau's 1937 Census of Partial Employment, Unemployment, and Occupations. Includes a selection of tables from the 1930 Census for reference. Digital source: ICPSR Study 02896, Part 30. (Updates in either the ICPSR or NHGIS data may have produced incomplete correspondence.)

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1937_cUnemp Unemployment & Related Data [US, States & Counties] 14 3

1934 Special Census of Chicago

The 1934 Special Census of Chicago was conducted by the Chicago Census Commission (not the US Census Bureau) in January of 1934 with the aid of over 2,800 men and women put to work by the Civil Works Administration . The purpose of this tract-level census was, as then Mayor Edward J. Kelly described, "...to know exactly what had been the effects of the depression upon changes of residences, occupancy of dwellings, housing needs, health of the people, etc." (Charles Shelton Newcomb, Richard O. Lang, Chicago Census Commission. Census Data of the City of Chicago, 1934. Chicago, IL: The University of Chicago Press, 1934). The data were digitally transcribed by the team of Andrew Beveridge, Queens College - City University of New York.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1934_tPH_Chi Population & Housing Data [Tracts: Chicago IL] 59 1

1925 Special Census of Detroit

The 1925 Detroit City Census was conducted by the Detroit Board of Education (BOE) and not the US Census Bureau. While the BOE conducted an annual census of school-age population for appropriating state school funds, city officials suggested and approved a census of the entire population to benefit other city departments. The US Census Bureau provided a supervisor to ensure the data were also acceptable to the federal government. The city was divided into 570 census zones, but no data were tabulated for two of these (2162 and 2165). It is possible that these zones had no population, but the source documentation provides no explanation. The data were digitally transcribed by the team of Andrew Beveridge, Queens College - City University of New York.

Code Dataset # Tables # Geog. Levels
1925_tPop_Det Population Data [Tracts: Detroit MI] 3 1

1920-1936 FDIC Bank Deposit Data

Group is comprised of 1 dataset of US annual bank data collected by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), covering states and counties for 17 years, 1920 through 1936. Data for Wyoming and the District of Columbia are missing. Dataset was derived from ICPSR Study 0007, which received source files from the University of Wisconsin Department of Economic History.