December 3, 1999 TP99-24 Upcoming Demographic Census 2000 Arizona, California Data Capture Centers to Process Census 2000 Spanish Language Questionnaires -- The Census Bureau's Pomona, Calif., and Phoenix, Ariz., data capture centers will process Census 2000 Spanish-language forms from Puerto Rico and stateside. (English and Spanish versions.) (Tentatively scheduled for release in one week.) Kenneth Prewitt, Census 2000 Operational Briefing Webcast -- Webcast of Census Bureau Director Kenneth Prewitt's Nov. 22 operational press briefing on Census 2000.(Tentatively scheduled for release in one week.) Census Bureau Announces Release of 1998 American Community Survey (ACS) CD-ROM -- Census Bureau announces release of the third edition of the ACS CD-ROM, with new information from the 1998 test survey. (Tentatively scheduled for release in one week.) Census Bureau Dress Rehearsal Data Now on CD-ROM -- Data from the 100 Percent Summary File for the Census 2000 Dress Rehearsal. (Tentatively scheduled for release in one week.) Non-Census Estimates of Housing Units, Households and Age of Householder, by State: 1990 to 1998 -- State estimates of the number of housing units, households and householders by selected age groups, from 1990 to 1998. (Tentatively scheduled for release in one week.) Survey Measures Customer Satisfaction with Census Bureau -- The Census Bureau was one of 30 high-impact government agencies surveyed by the American Customer Service Index Survey last summer, and the results will soon be released by the National Partnership for Reinventing Government. (Tentatively scheduled for release in one week.) Metropolitan Area and Central City Population Trends: 1990 to 1998 -- Shows population trends between 1990 and 1998 in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, as well as inside and outside central cities. (Tentatively scheduled for release in two weeks.) Census Bureau Facts for Features: A Century of Change - America, 1900-1999 -- Statistical information from the Census Bureau's demographic and economic subject areas on the 20th century. Similar Facts for Features commemorate events and holidays throughout the year. (Tentatively scheduled for release in two weeks.) 1999 Statistical Abstract of the United States -- The 119th edition of the federal government's perennial best seller has 1,700 tables and graphs, including new tables on America's people and economy in the 20th century. (Tentatively scheduled for release in two weeks.) National Population Projections: 1999-2100 -- Population projections by age, sex, race, Hispanic origin and nativity for the next 100 years. Included with the data sets is a working paper on the methods used to develop the projections. (Tentatively scheduled for release in three weeks.) Educational Attainment Data for Metro Areas -- 1995-1998 data for 36 of the nation's most populous metro areas, showing percentages of adults with at least a high school diploma and a bachelor's degree or more, cross-tabulated by various demographic characteristics. (Tentatively scheduled for release in three weeks.) 1999 Population Estimates for U.S. Insular Areas -- Current and historical estimates for Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa. (Tentatively scheduled for release in three weeks.) Financing the Future: Postsecondary Students, Costs and Financial Aid: 1993 - 1994 -- A look at postsecondary school financing, characteristics of students and avenues of financing for postsecondary education. (Tentatively scheduled for release in four weeks.) State Population Estimates: July 1, 1999 -- Latest population estimates for each state from 1990 to 1999. (Tentatively scheduled for release in four weeks.) National Population Projection: Jan. 1, 2000 -- The projected population for the nation on New Year's Day. (Tentatively scheduled for release in four weeks.) Census Bureau Releases Population Estimate for Puerto Rico -- Total estimated population as of July 1, 1999. (Tentatively scheduled for release in four weeks.) American Housing Survey for Selected Metropolitan Areas in 1998 -- Data on size and composition of the housing inventory, housing costs and housing and neighborhood quality for Baltimore, Boston, Houston, Minneapolis, Oakland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Tampa-St. Petersburg, San Jose, Washington, D.C., Cincinnati, Norfolk, Birmingham, Rochester and Providence metropolitan areas. (First tentatively scheduled for release in four weeks.) Other Products Bayesian Hierarchical Modeling of U.S. County Poverty Rates -- This technical paper discusses research on a potential model for estimating county poverty rates. (Tentatively scheduled for release in three weeks.) Profiles of Poor Counties: Some Empirical Evidence -- This technical paper describes the relationship of selected demographic and labor force characteristics with poverty ratios at the county level. (Tentatively scheduled for release in three weeks.) Economic 1997 Economic Census 1997 Economic Census, Geographic Area Series -- Detailed data (to the seven-digit NAICS level for selected industries) for the nation, states and substate areas, on establishments with employees. Includes number of locations, receipts, revenues and sales; payroll; and employment for specific industries. The following reports will be available within the next four weeks: Accommodation and Food Services Sector -- Connecticut, New York (two weeks); Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania (three weeks); Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia (four weeks). Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Sector -- Minnesota, North Dakota (one week); Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin (two weeks). Other Services Sector -- All states and U.S. summary (two weeks). Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Sector -- Minnesota, North Dakota (one week); Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin (two weeks). Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Sector -- Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, New York, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia (one week); Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri (two weeks). Retail Trade Sector -- Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota, North Dakota (one week); Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin (three weeks); Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, U.S. Summary (four weeks). Wholesale Trade Sector -- Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin (one week); Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska (two weeks); Florida, Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri (four weeks). 1997 Economic Census, Industry Series -- Separate reports (one per industry) with national data on individual industries and their products; limited data for states. Includes number of locations and employees, and value of shipments. It is expected that several reports will be issued over the next four weeks. They include: Construction Sector-- Industrial Non-building Structure Construction; Commercial and Institutional Building Construction; All Other Heavy Construction. Manufacturing Sector -- Breweries; Poultry Processing; Bottled Water; Fresh and Frozen Seafood Processing. Mining Sector -- Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining; Gold Ore Mining; Copper Ore and Nickel Ore Mining; Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying. Non-Census 1998 Annual Survey of Communication Services -- Latest national data on telephone communications, radio and television broadcasting industries, as well as cable and other pay television services. (Tentatively scheduled for release in one week.) 1997 Commodity Flow Survey -- National and state data on the movement of goods by value, weight, average miles per shipment, mode of transportation and type of commodity shipped. For the first time, the survey also provides data on hazardous material shipments. (Tentatively scheduled for release in two weeks.) 1998 Transportation Annual Survey -- Latest national statistics on changes in revenues and expenses for the nation's trucking and warehousing industry. (Tentatively scheduled for release in three weeks.) 1998 Annual Survey of State and Local Employee-Retirement Systems -- Covers 2,140 public employee retirement systems for the United States and states, for fiscal year 1998. (Tentatively scheduled for release in four weeks.) Recently Released 1998 Service Annual Survey -- Receipts and revenues of the nation's service industries. Internet address: http://www.census.gov/svsd/www/sas.html. Census Bureau Facts for Features: The Holiday Season -- Statistical information from the Census Bureau's demographic and economic subject areas pertaining to the end-of-the-year holidays. Similar Facts for Features commemorate other events and holidays throughout the year. Internet address: http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/factsheets.html Historical Tables on Child Care Industry -- National, regional and state data on child-care services from the 1992 and 1987 economic censuses. Statistics cover the number of establishments, paid employees and annual payroll by income tax status. Internet address: http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/childcare.html 1997 Economic Census of Outlying Areas: Virgin Islands -- Detailed data (to the four-digit SIC level for selected industries) on establishments with employees. Includes number of locations, payroll, sales and receipts and employment for specific industries. Internet address: http://www.census.gov/csd/oat/o_vi.htm 1997 Economic Census, Geographic Area Series -- Detailed data (to the seven-digit NAICS level for selected industries) for nation, states and substate areas, on establishments with employees. Includes number of locations; receipts, revenues and sales; payroll; and employment for specific industries. Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Sector -- Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia. Retail Trade Sector -- Alabama, Georgia, Hawaii, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia. Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Sector -- Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia. Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Sector -- Nebraska, Wisconsin, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, U.S. summary. Internet address: http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/econ97.html 1997 Economic Census, Industry Series -- Separate reports (one per industry) with national data on individual industries and their products, and limited data for states. Includes number of locations and employees, and value of shipments. Manufacturing Sector: Thread Mills; Sheer Hosiery Mills; Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Suits, Coats, Tailored Jackets and Skirts; Farm Machinery and Equipment; Enameled Iron and Metal Sanitary Ware; Construction Machinery; Mining Machinery and Equipment; Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Underwear and Nightwear; Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Other Outerwear; Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Other Outerwear; Plastics Plumbing Fixtures; Rice Milling; Flour Mixes and Dough Manufacturing From Purchased Flour; Seafood Canning; Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Suits, Coats and Overcoats; Frozen Cakes, Pies and Other Pastries; Cookies and Crackers; Broadwoven Fabric Mills; Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Trousers, Slacks and Jeans; Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Work Clothing; Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Lingerie, Loungewear and Nightwear; Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Dresses; Gloves and Mittens; Blankbooks and Looseleaf Binders and Devices; Polystyrene Foam Products; Urethane and Other Foam Products (Except Polystyrene); Copper Wire (Except Mechanical) Drawing; Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets and Washers; Metal Coating, Engraving (Except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers; Air and Gas Compressors; Packaging Machinery; Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatuses; Fiber Optic Cables; Other Communication and Energy Wires; Guided Missiles and Space Vehicles; Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Units and Propulsion Unit Parts; Malt; Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce; Commercial Lithographic Printing; Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemicals; Pharmaceutical Preparations; Biological Products (Except Diagnostic); Commercial Bakeries; Commercial Screen Printing; Machine Tools (Metal Cutting Types); Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals; Motors and Generators; Ophthalmic Goods; Book Publishers; Database and Directory Publishers; Petrochemicals. Mining Sector: Industrial Sand Mining; Other Chemical and Fertilizer Mineral Mining; All Other Metal Ore Mining; All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining. Construction Sector: Power and Communication Transmission Line Construction. Internet address: http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/econ97.html For Broadcasters Radio The "Profile America" CD for December is now available. This series of 60-second features, one for each weekday of the month, is now heard on more than 500 stations across the country. Each feature is keyed to an event whose anniversary or observance is celebrated on the air date. Besides holiday subjects, December's features will cover such topics as Bill of Rights Day, the Louisiana Purchase, children's books and the invention of cough drops. A companion program, "Al Dia," is produced for Spanish-language stations. Copies of these programs are available by calling 301-457-2806 or e-mailing a request to "rreed@census.gov". Transcripts may be obtained 24 hours a day on our toll-free Fax-on-Demand line (1-888-206-6463; request Document #4000). Audio and text for both "Profile America" and "Al Dia" are also available on the Internet at http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/radio/ Television An updated "Census 2000 B-Roll" is now available through the Public Information Office. This reel features early Census 2000 activities: Census in Schools, enumerators at work, form filling, form printing and processing, plus new Census 2000 graphics. This reel runs 14:40 minutes and is available at no cost in Betacam SP and VHS formats. Orders may be placed by calling 301-457-3045 or sending e-mail to "broadcast@census.gov".
