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Decennial Census of Population and Housing Working Papers
Decennial Census of Population and Housing Working Papers
Working papers are intended to make results of Census Bureau research available to others and to encourage discussion on a variety of topics. They have not undergone a review and editorial process generally accorded official Census Bureau publications.
- View the list of working paper topics.
- View the list of working papers by year.
Working Paper
Cognitive Test of the 2006 NRFU: Round 1
This report documents the results of Round 1 cognitive interviews conducted by the Statistical Research Division (SRD).
Working Paper
Report on Cognitive Testing of Tenure, Age, and Relationship Questions
Cognitive interviews were conducted in the Washington, DC metropolitan area with owners, renters, households with infants, and large households.
Working Paper
Matched Race and Hispanic Origin Responses from Census 2000 and CPS
This paper uses matched CPS-Census 2000 data to compare race and Hispanic origin responses between the two data sources.
Working Paper
Integrating Accessibility into Development of an Internet Option
The potential benefits of electronic data collection include timely receipt of data and improvements in data quality.
Working Paper
Results from Chinese Cognitive Interviews on the Census 2000 Long Form
This report documents a study of cognitive interviews with recent Chinese immigrants using the Census 2000 long form.
Working Paper
Results of a Replication of 1990 Race and Origin Questions
The Office of Management and Budget revised methods for collecting and reporting data on race and ethnicity in government surveys and censuses.
Working Paper
Recent Methodological Research on Hispanic Origin & Race Questions
The paper examines and comments on wording differences between various alternative versions.
Working Paper
How Does Ability To Speak English Affect Earnings?
This analysis explores the extent to which people who speak a non-English language are penalized by their level of English-speaking ability.
Working Paper
Testing Space Saving Features, Roster Questions & Revised Instructions
In preparation for the 2005 National Census Test, cognitive testing of proposed changes on the Decennial Census short form was conducted.
Working Paper
Historical Census Population Totals, 1790 to 1990 for Large Cities
This working paper presents decennial census data on population totals by race and by Hispanic origin for large cities in the United States.
Working Paper
Evaluation of School District Poverty Estimates
The US Census Bureau created the SAIPE program to provide more current estimates of selected income and poverty statistics than the recent decennial census.
Working Paper
Identifying and Analyzing Geographic Change to School Districts
The US Census Bureau's SAIPE Program produces poverty and income estimates for states, counties, and school districts on an annual basis.
Working Paper
Using Medicaid Participant Data in the Est of County Poverty Levels
The US Census Bureau's SAIPE program produces income and poverty estimates using decennial census data, household survey data, and administrative records.
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