1990 CENSUS

The Census Bureau 's Web site provides census information from the 1990 Census, current surveys, estimates and projections, and related data published by other agencies. 1990 Census Lookup, a WWW server, enables users to retrieve 1990 U.S. Census data on the Web from over 300 CD-ROMs produced by the Census Bureau. Different CD-ROM titles contain different data at different geographic levels. In order to know which title to select, users need to read the description of geographic and subject definitions before they do the searches. After selecting a CD-ROM title with the right geographic levels, they may retrieve data from various tables.

Geographic Level: United States

1. On 1990 Census Lookup site, select "STF3C - part 1. Nation and state totals, Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)".
2. Press or click [Submit] when both "Retrieve the areas you've selected below" and "United States" are selected on "Current Level: Nation" screen.
3. Press or click [Submit] on the next screen when "Choose TABLES to retrieve (population, race breakdowns, etc.)" is selected.
4. On the screen "Select the tables you wish to retrieve", select the tables listed in the next section by clicking the small box on the left side of each table title.
5. Move to the top of the screen, press or click [Submit].
6. Press or click [Submit] on the next screen when "HTML format (easy to read)" is selected.

Geographic Level: New Jersey

• On 1990 Census Lookup, select "STF3C - part 1. Nation and state totals, Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)".
• On "Current Level: Nation" screen, under "Coose an option:", select "Go to level State", press or click [Submit ].
• Select "New Jersey" on "Level: State" screen, press or click [Submit].
• Repeat Steps 3 - 6 listed above.

Geographic Level: Your Town

• On 1990 Census Lookup, select "STF3A Detailed geography - county, place, tract, etc".
• Under "Choose an option", select "Go to level State--Place", and select "New Jersey" in the list of states, press or click [Submit].
• Select your town in the list of town names in New Jersey, press or click [Submit].
• Repeat the steps 3 - 6 listed above.

Tables: Select the following tables on the screen "Select the tables you wish to retrieve" by clicking the small box on the left side of each table title:

• PERSONS (P1)
• FAMILIES (P4)
• HOUSEHOLDS (P5)
• FAMILY TYPE AND PRESENCE AND AGE OF CHILDREN (P22)
• PUBLIC ASSISTANCE INCOME IN 1989 (by households) (P95)
• MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME IN 1989 (P107A)
• POVERTY STATUS IN 1989 BY FAMILY TYPE ... (P123)

Technical Documentation: Summary Tape File 3 (STF3)
Definitions of Census Geography and other Terms
Definitions of Subject Characteristics
Subject Locator for what variable in which table
1990 Census Questionnaire

1980 CENSUS

[Note: The print volumes you need for 1980 and 1970 Census information are available on the Census shelves indicated with the sign "For Prof. Strom's Class" in the reference area. Please use the volumes near the Census collection and put them back on the shelf after use for your classmates.]

Geographic Level: United States

1980 CENSUS OF POPULATION, General Social and Economic Characteristics, U.S. Summary (C3.223/7:980)
[See Tables: 72, 93, 96, 97]

Geographic Level: New Jersey

1980 CENSUS OF POPULATION, General Social and Economic Characteristics, Pt. 32 New Jersey (C32.223/7:980/c32)
[See Tables: 56, 56a, 57, 57a, 72]

Geographic Level: Your Town

1980 CENSUS OF POPULATION, General Social and Economic Characteristics, Pt. 32 New Jersey (C32.223/7:980/c32)
[See Tables: 56, 57, 117, 125, 157, 161, 161a, 166, 168]

1980 CENSUS OF POPULATION, General Population Characteristics, Pt. 32 New Jersey
[See Tables: 28, 35, 35a, 43, 43a]

1970 CENSUS

1970 CENSUS OF POPULATION, Vol. 1. Characteristics of the Population, Pt. 1 United States Summary, Section 1 (C3.223/9:970/V1/Pt.1/Sec.1)
[See Tables: 94, 95, 105, 106]

1970 CENSUS OF POPULATION, Vol. 1. Characteristics of the Population, Pt. 1 United States Summary, Section 2 (C3.223/9:970/V1/Pt.1/Sec.2)
[See Tables: 189, 206, 264, 345, 347, 264]

Geographic Level: New Jersey

1970 CENSUS OF POPULATION, General Soical and Economic Characteristics, New Jersey (C3.223/9:970/C32)
[See Tables: 43, 44, 57, 68, 69]

1970 CENSUS OF POPULATION, Vol. 1. Characteristics of the Population, Pt. 32 New Jersey, Section 1 (C3.223/9:970/V1/Pt.32/Sec.1)
[See Tables: 68, 69]

1970 CENSUS OF POPULATION, Vol. 1. Characteristics of the Population, Pt. 32 New Jersey, Section 2 (C3.223/9:970/V1/Pt.32/Sec.2)
[See Table 155]

Geographic Level: Your Town

1970 CENSUS OF POPULATION, General Soical and Economic Characteristics, New Jersey (C3.223/9:970/C32)
[See Tables: 40, 41, 89, 90, 102 to 118]

1970 CENSUS OF POPULATION, Vol. 1. Characteristics of the Population, P.t 32 New Jersey Section 1 (C3.223/9:970/V1/Pt.32/Sec.1)
[See Tables: 89, 90, 107, 118]

U.S. CENSUS DATA FOR NEW JERSEY TOWNSHIPS (Reference Desk: DOC NJ HA521.5 1970.U54 1975)
[See Tables: 25, 29, 89, 90, 107, 118]