2012 Census results in Brief

The Economic Census is the U.S. Government's official five-year measure of American business and the economy. It is conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, and response is required by law. In October through December of the census year, forms are sent out to nearly 4 million businesses, including large, medium and small companies representing all U.S. locations and industries. Respondents were asked to provide a range of operational and performance data for their companies.This dataset presents data for exported services for selected industries.

Abstract

The main objectives of a census are: - to provide current information on demographic and related socio-economic characteristics of the population at national and sub-national levels. Such information facilitates effective planning and evaluation of development programmes; - to provide and maintain a time series of demographic data at national and sub-national levels. These data enhance appraisal of the past, assessment of the present and estimation of future trends; - to develop the national capabilities to produce, coordinate and disseminate relevant, accurate and timely statistics to meet the information needs of various users; - to improve the capability to advise other users and producers of statistics; and - to develop and maintain an efficient sampling frame for surveys.

Geographic coverage

The geographical frame for the 2012 Census followed the spatially defined structure of provinces, administrative districts and wards. In an effort to ensure that the whole country was covered during the enumeration period, the whole country was demarcated into small areas known as enumeration areas (EAs). Each one of these EAs was covered by one enumerator. The identified boundaries of the EAs were such that they did not cut across existing provincial, district, or ward boundaries.

There were also special population categories which, by definition, did not belong to any defined area, or for some reason, required special arrangements in order to be enumerated. The special population categories included among others, the homeless, vagrants, persons who were travelling on trains or buses on the census night, persons in camping sites, prisons, hotels and in other unstable population situations.

Universe

A population census can be taken either on a de facto or de jure basis. The latter involves enumerating people at their place of usual residence. The 2012 census however, was conducted on a de facto basis, relating to the night of the17th of August. This means that all those people who spent the night of the 17th /18th of August in Zimbabwe were counted, irrespective of their citizenship, nationality or residence status. Consequently, Zimbabweans who were out of the country on t

It should be noted that the main objects of the enumeration are i) the individual and ii) the household. A household, as defined for the 2012 Population census, is a person or group of persons who stayed the census night i.e. Friday night of the 17-18th of August, 2012, together in a dwelling unit, whether or not they were related by blood or marriage. he census night were not counted.

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

Census information was collected using a pre-coded questionnaire (see copy in Appendix 1a). The questionnaire was made up of the following sections: A. Identification of enumeration area and household B. Socio-economic and demographic characteristics of household members. Disability was included here. C. School attendance and level of education attained by all household members age 3 years and above. Current attendance for those age 3 - 24 years. D. Labour force characteristics for those age 10 years and above E. Fertility questions for women age 15-49 years F. Living conditions G. Deaths in the household in the past 12 months H. Total number of people in the household by sex

A simplified version of the questionnaire was used for some special population categories, e.g. the vagrants and those in prison.

This dataset contains a selection of six socioeconomic indicators of public health significance and a “hardship index,” by Chicago community area, for the years 2008 – 2012. The indicators are the percent of occupied housing units with more than one person per room (i.e., crowded housing); the percent of households living below the federal poverty level; the percent of persons in the labor force over the age of 16 years that are unemployed; the percent of persons over the age of 25 years without a high school diploma; the percent of the population under 18 or over 64 years of age (i.e., dependency); and per capita income. Indicators for Chicago as a whole are provided in the final row of the table. See the full dataset description for more information at: https://data.cityofchicago.org/api/views/fwb8-6aw5/files/A5KBlegGR2nWI1jgP6pjJl32CTPwPbkl9KU3FxlZk-A?download=true&filename=P:\EPI\OEPHI\MATERIALS\REFERENCES\ECONOMIC_INDICATORS\Dataset_Description_socioeconomic_indicators_2012_FOR_PORTAL_ONLY.pdf

Dataset built using the US Census Bureau data API.Calculation methodology for the annual payroll field.

The Census of Agriculture provides a detailed picture every five years of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. Conducted by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, the 2012 Census of Agriculture collected more than six million data items directly from farmers. The Ag Census Web Maps application makes this information available at the county level through a few clicks. The maps and accompanying data help users visualize, download, and analyze Census of Agriculture data in a geospatial context.

Abstract

For 156 years (1840 - 1996), the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census was responsible for collecting census of agriculture data. The 1997 Appropriations Act contained a provision that transferred the responsibility for the census of agriculture from the Bureau of the Census to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The 2007 Census of Agriculture is the 27th Federal census of agriculture and the third conducted by NASS. The first agriculture census was taken in 1840 as part of the sixth decennial census of population. The agriculture census continued to be taken as part of the decennial census through 1950. A separate middecade census of agriculture was conducted in 1925, 1935, and 1945. From 1954 to 1974, the census was taken for the years ending in 4 and 9. In 1976, Congress authorized the census of agriculture to be taken for 1978 and 1982 to adjust the data reference year so that it coincided with other economic censuses. This adjustment in timing established the agriculture census on a 5-year cycle collecting data for years ending in 2 and 7. Agriculture census data are used to:

• Evaluate, change, promote, and formulate farm and rural policies and programs that help agricultural producers; • Study historical trends, assess current conditions, and plan for the future; • Formulate market strategies, provide more efficient production and distribution systems, and locate facilities for agricultural communities; • Make energy projections and forecast needs for agricultural producers and their communities; • Develop new and improved methods to increase agricultural production and profitability; • Allocate local and national funds for farm programs, e.g. extension service projects, agricultural research, soil conservation programs, and land-grant colleges and universities; • Plan for operations during drought and emergency outbreaks of diseases or infestations of pests. • Analyze and report on the current state of food, fuel, feed, and fiber production in the United States.

Geographic coverage

National coverage

Analysis unit

Households

Universe

The statistical unit for the CA 2012 was the farm, an operating unit defined as any place from which USD 1 000 or more of agricultural products were produced and sold, or normally would have been sold, during the census year.

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Sampling procedure

i. Methodological modality for conducting the census The classical approach was used in the CA 2012.

ii. Frame NASS maintains a list of farmers and ranchers from which the CML is compiled.

iii. Complete and/or sample enumeration methods The CA 2012 was an enumeration of all known agricultural holdings meeting the USDA definition of a farm.

Mode of data collection

Mail Questionnaire [mail]

Research instrument

Seven regionalized versions of the main report form (questionnaire) were used for the CA 2012. The report form versions were designed to facilitate reporting on the crops most commonly grown within each report form region. Additionally, an American Indian report form was developed to facilitate reporting for operations on reservations in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. All of the forms allowed respondents to write in specific commodities that were not listed on their form.

• Land owned
• Land use
• Irrigation
• Conservation programs and crop insurance
• Field crops
• Bananas, coffee, pineapples and plantain crops
• Hay and forage crops
• Nursery, Greenhouse, Floriculture, Sod and tree seedlings
• Vegetables and melons
• Hydroponic crops
• Fruit
• Root crops
• Cattle and calves
• Poultry
• Hogs and pigs
• Aquaculture
• Other animals and livestock products
• Value of sales
• Organic agriculture
• Federal and commonwealth agricultural program payments
• Income from farm-related sources
• Production expenses
• Farm labour
• Fertilizer and chemicals applied
• Market value of land and buildings
• Machinery, equipment and buildings
• Practices
• Type of organization
• Operator characteristics

The CA 2012 covered all 16 core items recommended to be collected in the WCA 2010. See questionnaire in external materials.

Cleaning operations

1. DATA PROCESSING AND ARCHIVING The completed forms were scanned and Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) was used to retrieve categorical responses and to identify the other answer zones in which some type of mark was present. The edit system determined the best value to impute for reported responses that were deemed unreasonable and for required responses that were absent. The complex edit ensured the full internal consistency of the record. After tabulation and review of the aggregates, a comprehensive disclosure review was conducted. Cell suppression was used to protect the cells that were determined to be sensitive to a disclosure of information.

2. CENSUS DATA QUALITY NASS conducted an extensive program to follow-up all non-response. NASS also used capture-recapture methodology to adjust for under-coverage, non-response, and misclassification. To implement capture-recapture methods, two independent surveys were required --the 2012 Census of Agriculture (based on the Census Mail List) and the 2012 June Agricultural Survey (based on the area frame). Historically, NASS has been careful to maintain the independence of these two surveys.

Data appraisal

The complete data series from the 2012 Census of Agriculture is available from the NASS website free of charge in multiple formats, including Quick Stats 2.0 - an online database to retrieve customized tables with Census data at the national, state and county levels. The 2012 Census of Agriculture provides information on a range of topics, including agricultural practices, conservation, organic production, as well as traditional and specialty crops.

This data package has the purpose to offer data for demographic indicators, part of 5-years American Community Census, that could be needed in the analysis made along with health-related data or as stand-alone. The American Community Survey based on 5-years estimates is, according to U.S Census Bureau, the most reliable, because the samples used are the largest and the data collected cover all country areas, regardless of the population number.

Supporting documentation on code lists, subject definitions, data accuracy, and statistical testing can be found on the American Community Survey website in the Data and Documentation section...Sample size and data quality measures (including coverage rates, allocation rates, and response rates) can be found on the American Community Survey website in the Methodology section..Although the American Community Survey (ACS) produces population, demographic and housing unit estimates, it is the Census Bureau''s Population Estimates Program that produces and disseminates the official estimates of the population for the nation, states, counties, cities and towns and estimates of housing units for states and counties..Explanation of Symbols:An ''**'' entry in the margin of error column indicates that either no sample observations or too few sample observations were available to compute a standard error and thus the margin of error. A statistical test is not appropriate..An ''-'' entry in the estimate column indicates that either no sample observations or too few sample observations were available to compute an estimate, or a ratio of medians cannot be calculated because one or both of the median estimates falls in the lowest interval or upper interval of an open-ended distribution..An ''-'' following a median estimate means the median falls in the lowest interval of an open-ended distribution..An ''+'' following a median estimate means the median falls in the upper interval of an open-ended distribution..An ''***'' entry in the margin of error column indicates that the median falls in the lowest interval or upper interval of an open-ended distribution. A statistical test is not appropriate..An ''*****'' entry in the margin of error column indicates that the estimate is controlled. A statistical test for sampling variability is not appropriate. .An ''N'' entry in the estimate and margin of error columns indicates that data for this geographic area cannot be displayed because the number of sample cases is too small..An ''(X)'' means that the estimate is not applicable or not available..Estimates of urban and rural population, housing units, and characteristics reflect boundaries of urban areas defined based on Census 2000 data. Boundaries for urban areas have not been updated since Census 2000. As a result, data for urban and rural areas from the ACS do not necessarily reflect the results of ongoing urbanization..While the 2008-2012 American Community Survey (ACS) data generally reflect the December 2009 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) definitions of metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas; in certain instances the names, codes, and boundaries of the principal cities shown in ACS tables may differ from the OMB definitions due to differences in the effective dates of the geographic entities..Data are based on a sample and are subject to sampling variability. The degree of uncertainty for an estimate arising from sampling variability is represented through the use of a margin of error. The value shown here is the 90 percent margin of error. The margin of error can be interpreted roughly as providing a 90 percent probability that the interval defined by the estimate minus the margin of error and the estimate plus the margin of error (the lower and upper confidence bounds) contains the true value. In addition to sampling variability, the ACS estimates are subject to nonsampling error (for a discussion of nonsampling variability, see Accuracy of the Data). The effect of nonsampling error is not represented in these tables..Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2008-2012 American Community Survey

All data collected during the Internet Census 2012 is available for download via BitTorrent. It is released into public domain so everybody can use it for any purpose. For an explanation of what this data is and how it was obtained, see Paper. The full download is 568GB large. The data is segmented and organized into folders and subfolders, so you may just choose the files you need and don t have to download everything. The data is tab separated, ordered by IP and timestamp. The torrent also contains an offline version of this website and tab separated lists of the data which can be browsed in the service probe overview section, in the Hilbert Browser and in the reverse DNS overview. The data is compressed using ZPAQ 1.10, which is default in Debian and Ubuntu. It was found to have the smallest filesize, although it comes at the cost of very high cpu usage. Python code to distribute decompression workload across LAN computers is part of the code pack. Decompressing all data results in

For information on economic census geographies, including changes for 2012, see the economic census Help Center...Table Name. All sectors: Geographic Area Series: Economy-Wide Key Statistics: 2012. . .Release Schedule. The data in this file are scheduled for release starting in March 2014 and ending in June 2016.. . .Key Table Information. The data in this file come from separate 2012 Economic Census of the U.S., Economic Census of Island Areas, and Nonemployer Statistics data files released on a flow basis from March 2014 through June 2016. As such, these data are subject to change and will be replaced when updated data are added from more recent data files. Users should be aware that during the release of this consolidated file, data at more detailed NAICS and geographic levels may not add to higher-level totals. However, at the completion of the economic census (once all the component files have been released), the detailed data in this file will add to these totals.. . .Universe. The universe of this file is all operating establishments with one or more paid employees (employers) as well as all operating establishments with no paid employees (nonemployers). This universe includes all establishments classified in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes 21 through 813990.. . .Geographic Coverage. The data are shown for employer establishments at the US, State, Combined Statistical Area, Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Area, Metropolitan Division, Consolidated City, County (and equivalent), and Economic Place (and equivalent; incorporated and unincorporated) levels for the U.S. and the Island Areas. Data for nonemployer establishments are shown for the U.S. for all levels except Economic Places and only for Puerto Rico for the Island Areas.. . .Industry Coverage. The data are shown at the 2- through 6-digit NAICS code levels for all economic census sectors and at the 7- and 8-digit NAICS code levels for selected economic census sectors.. . .Data Items and Other Identifying Records. This file contains data on:.. Number of employer establishments. Sales, receipts, revenue, shipments, or value of business done for employer establishments. Annual payroll of employer establishments. Total employment of employer establishments. Number of nonemployer establishments. Receipts for nonemployer establishments. Relative standard errors for the first 4 employer data items (Construction industries only).. .Data are also published by Type of Operation or Tax Status for selected sectors. For Wholesale Trade, data are published for Total Wholesale Trade and for Merchant Wholesalers. For the Services sectors, data are published for All Establishments, as well as Taxable and Tax Exempt Establishments...For additional statistics not shown in this file, see the individual data files from the Economic Census of the U.S. Industry, Geographic Area, Subjects, and Summary Series and the Economic Census of Island Areas Geographic Area Series.. . .Sort Order. Data are presented in ascending geography (GEO_ID) by NAICS code (NAICS2012) by Type of Operation or Tax Status (OPTAX) sequence.. . .FTP Download.Download the entire table athttps://www2.census.gov/econ2012/EC/sector00/EC1200A1.zip. . .Contact Information.U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Management Division.Dissemination Branch.Tel: (301)763-9560.econ.dissemination@census.gov. . .The data in this file come from separate 2012 Economic Census of the U.S., Economic Census of Island Areas, and Nonemployer Statistics data files released on a flow basis from March 2014 through June 2016. As such, these data are subject to change and will be replaced when updated data are added from more recent data files. See the Table Notes for more information on this and for related additivity and comparability issues. For information on confidentiality protection, sampling error, nonsampling error, and definitions, see Methodology..Symbols:D - Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual companies; data are included in higher level totalsN - Not available or not comparableFor a complete list of all economic programs symbols, see the Symbols Glossary.Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 Economic Census, 2012 Economic Census of Island Areas, and 2012 Nonemployer Statistics..Note: The data in this file are based on the 2012 Economic Census, and the related programs listed above. To maintain confidentiality, the Census Bureau suppresses data to protect the identity of any business or individual. The census results in this file contain sampling and nonsampling error. Data users who create their own estimates using data from this file should cite the Census Bureau as the source of the original data only. For the full technical documentation, see Methodology link in headnote above.

Main census indicators for 2012 (figures published online on 25 June 2015 by INSEE) covering the population (age, training, activity, unemployment, etc.) and housing.

All Census information is as of April 1, 2012. No data on any individual residence will be released. To protect the privacy of individuals, data is compiled and presented at the city, ward and neighbourhood level only. Neighbourhood results with a population under 49 are not posted to protect the information collected. The designation of “No Response” includes households from which no census data could be collected or only partial data was available. “Other Residential” includes dwelling units not covered by the other categories, such as a unit attached to a non-residential structure (e.g. an apartment in a store or church) or a movable structure (e.g. recreational vehicle, tent, etc.).

All Census information is as of April 1, 2012. Ages of residents are effective April 1, 2012. No data on any individual residence will be released. To protect the privacy of individuals, data is compiled and presented at the city, ward and neighbourhood level only. Neighbourhood results with a population under 49 are not posted to protect the information collected. The designation of “No Response” includes households from which no census data could be collected or only partial data was available. Bulk-count data from multiple-resident facilities (such as group homes, transient drop-in centres, residential hotels or criminal detention centres) may be limited when personal information cannot be obtained (i.e. information is not available or cannot be released by the facility administration).

All Census information is as of April 1, 2012. No data on any individual residence will be released. To protect the privacy of individuals, data is compiled and presented at the city, ward and neighbourhood level only. Neighbourhood results with a population under 49 are not posted to protect the information collected. The designation of “No Response” includes households from which no census data could be collected or only partial data was available. “Other Residential” includes dwelling units not covered by the other categories, such as a unit attached to a non-residential structure (e.g. an apartment in a store or church) or a movable structure (e.g. recreational vehicle, tent, etc.).

All Census information is as of April 1, 2012. No data on any individual residence will be released. To protect the privacy of individuals, data is compiled and presented at the city, ward and neighbourhood level only. Neighbourhood results with a population under 49 are not posted to protect the information collected. The designation of “No Response” includes households from which no census data could be collected or only partial data was available. “Other Residential” includes dwelling units not covered by the other categories, such as a unit attached to a non-residential structure (e.g. an apartment in a store or church) or a movable structure (e.g. recreational vehicle, tent, etc.).

Table NameHealth Care and Social Assistance: Geographic Area Series: Summary Statistics for the U.S., States, Metro Areas, Counties, and Places: 2012ReleaseScheduleThe data in this file are scheduled for release on a flow basis starting in May 2015 and ending in December 2015.Key TableInformationThese data supersede preliminary data released in the Industry Series files for Health Care and Social Assistance (Sector 62) from the 2012 Economic Census. See Methodology for additional information on data limitations.UniverseThe universe of this file is all establishments of firms with payroll in business at any time during 2012 and classified in Health Care and Social Assistance (Sector 62).GeographyCoverageThe data are shown at the United States, State, Combined Statistical Area, Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Area, Metropolitan Division, Consolidated City, County (and equivalent), and Economic Place (and equivalent; incorporated and unincorporated) levels. New for 2012: The Economic Place criteria has changed from 5,000 population or jobs for the 2007 Economic Census to 2,500 population or jobs for 2012. Also, data for Non-Metro Areas is now published using Geographic Component Codes. See New for 2012 for more information about these changes. IndustryCoverageThe data shown vary by geography for 2- through 7-digit 2012 NAICS codes.Data ItemsandOtherIdentifyingRecordsThis file contains data on:EstablishmentsSalesAnnual payrollFirst-quarter payrollPaid employeesPercent of sales from administrative recordsPercent of sales estimatedFTP DownloadDownload the entire table athttps://www2.census.gov/econ2012/EC/sector62/EC1262A1.zip..ContactInformation. U.S. Census Bureau, Economy Wide Statistics Division. Data User Outreach and Education Staff . Washington, DC 20233-6900. Tel: (800) 242-2184 . Tel: (301) 763-5154. ewd.outreach@census.gov. . .For information on economic census geographies, including changes for 2012, see the economic census Help Center..These data are final; they supersede data released in earlier data files. Includes only establishments of firms with payroll. See Table Notes for more information. Data based on the 2012 Economic Census. For information on confidentiality protection, sampling error, nonsampling error, and definitions, see Methodology..Symbols:D - Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual companies; data are included in higher level totalsN - Not available or not comparableFor a complete list of all economic programs symbols, see the Symbols Glossary.Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 Economic Census.Note: The data in this file are based on the 2012 Economic Census. To maintain confidentiality, the U.S. Census Bureau suppresses data to protect the identity of any business or individual. The census results in this file contain nonsampling error. Data users who create their own estimates using data from this file should cite the U.S. Census Bureau as the source of the original data only. For the full technical documentation, see Methodology link in above headnote.

All Census information is as of April 1, 2012. Ages of residents are effective April 1, 2012. No data on any individual residence will be released. To protect the privacy of individuals, data is compiled and presented at the city, ward and neighbourhood level only. Neighbourhood results with a population under 49 are not posted to protect the information collected. The designation of “No Response” includes households from which no census data could be collected or only partial data was available. Bulk-count data from multiple-resident facilities (such as group homes, transient drop-in centres, residential hotels or criminal detention centres) may be limited when personal information cannot be obtained (i.e. information is not available or cannot be released by the facility administration).

All Census information is as of April 1, 2012. No data on any individual residence will be released. To protect the privacy of individuals, data is compiled and presented at the city, ward and neighbourhood level only. Neighbourhood results with a population under 49 are not posted to protect the information collected. The designation of “No Response” includes households from which no census data could be collected or only partial data was available. “Other Residential” includes dwelling units not covered by the other categories, such as a unit attached to a non-residential structure (e.g. an apartment in a store or church) or a movable structure (e.g. recreational vehicle, tent, etc.).

Data from the 2012 population census at the level of major neighbourhoods on the theme Activity