Population

Census Information and Data - Census 2000

Data from the 2000 Census offer detailed information on New York City, enabling users to paint statistical portraits in a number of ways. Information is presented in the following sections:

Profiles of Census characteristics provide a large number of data items for various geographic areas. For example, the Socioeconomic Profiles provide six pages of characteristics that include high school graduates, median family income, and percent below poverty, as part of a profile that is displayed separately for each Community District. Demographic Profiles Socioeconomic Profiles
Tables of Census characteristics provide detailed data on all income categories for persons in all 59 Community Districts is presented in a single table" to "detailed data on all income categories for persons in all 59 Community Districts are presented in a single table. Demographic Tables Socioeconomic Tables Journey to Work Tables
Maps of selected Census characteristics provide information on the distribution of a specific characteristic. For example, the number of children below the poverty line is mapped for all 2,217 census tracts in New York City. Demographic Maps Socioeconomic Maps Journey to Work Maps
Geographic notes providing essential information for effective use of the data. Geographic Reference (includes 2000 Census tracts within Community Districts)
Analytical Reports providing more in-depth review of selected Census subjects 2000 Census Summary Census Briefs Census Adjustment Issues 2000 Census Community District Summary: Total Population 1970 - 2000, and Factors Affecting Population Growth 1990 - 2000
New York City Population FactFinder is an interactive application where data users can create online profiles for their own customized geographic study areas. Interactive Population FactFinder Application
Links to the U. S. Census Bureau for the definition of Census terms, 2000 Census questionnaires and other items. Definitions of Subject Characteristics (1 mb) - Summary Social, Economic, and Housing Characteristics Census Long Form (0.6 mb) Census Short Form (0.4 mb)