1940 Census of Housing: Volume 1. Data for Small Areas

Selected Housing Statistics for States, Counties, and Minor Civil Divisions; for Urban and Rural Areas; for Incorporated Places; and for Metropolitan Districts

The reports on housing are presented in four volumes. Volume I, Data for Small Areas, comprises the first series of housing bulletins for States, and is in two parts.

Part 1: United States summary and Alabama – Nebraska (Title page, Contents and Introduction are in the PDF to the right.)

Part 2: Nevada – Wyoming

The United States summary and sections for each State and the District of Columbia present statistics showing total number of dwelling units classified by occupancy and tenure, color of occupants, number of units having more than 1.50 persons per room, state of repair, and plumbing equipment.

Additional subjects shown for urban and rural-nonfarm areas include number of residential structures, average monthly rent or rental value of dwelling units, and mortgage status of owner-occupied nonfarm units; and for rural-farm areas additional information is shown concerning electric lighting, running water, and toilet facilities.

Part 1: United States Summary and Alabama – Nebraska

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United States Summary and Alabama – Nebraska

Part 2: Nevada – Wyoming

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Nevada – Wyoming

A Note on Language

Census statistics date back to 1790 and reflect the growth and change of the United States. Past census reports contain some terms that today’s readers may consider obsolete and inappropriate. As part of our goal to be open and transparent with the public, we are improving access to all Census Bureau original publications and statistics, which serve as a guide to the nation's history.

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