What demographics does the census collect?

Demographic surveys measure income, poverty, education, health insurance coverage, housing quality, crime victimization, computer usage, and many other subjects. Economic surveys are conducted monthly, quarterly, and annually.

What are the five ethnic races?

For race, the OMB standards identify five minimum categories:

• White.
• Black or African American.
• American Indian or Alaska Native.
• Asian.
• Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander.

What are the categories for race and ethnicity?

Categorizing Race and Ethnicity

• White.
• Black or African American.
• American Indian or Alaska Native.
• Asian.
• Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander.

How do you determine demographics?

U.S. Government Data

1. U.S. Bureau of the Census. http://www.census.gov.
2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://stats.bls.gov/blshome.htm.
3. FedStats.
4. Current Population Statistics.
5. County Business Patterns.
6. Social Security Administration (Office of Policy)
7. Statistical Abstract of the United States.
8. White House Briefing Room.

How many racial categories are on the census?

five groups
OMB requires that race data be collectd for a minimum of five groups: White, Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. OMB permits the Census Bureau to also use a sixth category – Some Other Race.

What are the 6 categories of race?

OMB requires that race data be collectd for a minimum of five groups: White, Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. OMB permits the Census Bureau to also use a sixth category – Some Other Race. Respondents may report more than one race.

How does the US Census define race and ethnicity?

The Census Bureau defines race as a person’s self-identification with one or more social groups. An individual can report as White, Black or African American, Asian, American Indian and Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, or some other race. Survey respondents may report multiple races.

How do you explain demographics?

What are Demographics? Demographics describe who we are as individuals, for example: ethnicity, age/generation, gender, income, marital status, education, and homeownership. These and other characteristics categorize us without describing our personality.