Luz M CastilloData Dissemination SpecialistLos Angeles Regional Office

U.S. Census Bureau

Kern Grant Summit - January 30, 2015

U.S. Census BureauU.S. Census BureauCensus Data for Grant Writing

Census Data a Reliable Source

Population, Housing and Economic StatisticsData for small areas (City, Zip Code, Census

Tract) help Identify pockets of need in communitiesTarget limited resourcesInform decision making process

Easy to compare to other areas, geographiesCan tract population changes over time

• Is the population growing or declining?

• Is this a youthful or aging population?

• Are there many single young people?

• What are the income levels?

• What are the levels of education?

• What languages do people speak?

• What is the racial/ethnic make-up of the area?

Demographic DataHelps Define Your Customers/Describe Your Target

Population

Activity Plan and Timeline Budget Section References Needs Statement Goals and Objectives Project Description

Components of a Grant ProposalComponents of a Grant Proposal

Supportive Data

The Needs StatementPowerful Component

Describes the population that will benefit or the target population to be served

Defines the community problem to be addressed

Presents situation factually – in measureable terms (data)

Describes situation qualitatively -- writer makes it SING!

Presenting Census Data in a Grant Proposal

Provide a comparison (2 ways)

1. Over time (2000, 2010)Demonstrate emerging issues affecting your populationBeware of changes in census tract boundaries

2. Compare subset data to larger groupState to nationalCity/town to county or StateCensus tract to other tracts or to city/county

City 2000 2013 Numeric Change

Percent Change

Bakersfield city, California 247,385 352,918 105,533 42.7%

Delano city, California 38,981 52,792 13,811 35.4%

Oildale CDP, California 27,877 33,222 5,345 19.2%

Ridgecrest city, California 25,195 27,993 2,798 11.1%

Wasco city, California 21,277 25,686 4,409 20.7%

Arvin city, California 12,944 19,665 6,721 51.9%

Rosamond CDP, California 14,462 18,700 4,238 29.3%

Shafter city, California 12,757 17,088 4,331 33.9%

Lamont CDP, California 13,197 16,239 3,042 23.1%

Tehachapi city, California 10,877 14,014 3,137 28.8%

Top 10 Cities in Kern County

Source: 2010 Summary File 3 (SF3) and 2013 5-Year ACS

In Kern County, did the percent of children In Kern County, did the percent of children (under 18 years of age) living below poverty (under 18 years of age) living below poverty

level increase or decrease from 2000 to 2012?level increase or decrease from 2000 to 2012?

In Kern County, did the percent of children In Kern County, did the percent of children (under 18 years of age) living below poverty (under 18 years of age) living below poverty

level increase or decrease from 2000 to 2012?level increase or decrease from 2000 to 2012?

IncreaseDecrease

Source: Census 2000 Summary File 3 and 2008-2012 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

In Kern County, did the percent of people over In Kern County, did the percent of people over 65 years of age living below poverty level 65 years of age living below poverty level increase or decrease from 2000 to 2012?increase or decrease from 2000 to 2012?

In Kern County, did the percent of people over In Kern County, did the percent of people over 65 years of age living below poverty level 65 years of age living below poverty level increase or decrease from 2000 to 2012?increase or decrease from 2000 to 2012?

IncreaseDecrease

Source: Census 2000 Summary File 3 and 2008-2012 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Source: 2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Source: 2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Charts and Graphs

Data Visualization

Reduce “cognitive load”

Should be self-explanatory

‾ Refer to charts and graphs in the narrative

‾ “The chart on the next page illustrates increases in the Hispanic/Latino population over the past 30 years”

Presenting Census Data in a Grant Proposal—Thematic Maps

Example: Percent of People Living Below Poverty Level by Zip Code

Source: 2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Presenting Census Data in a Grant Proposal —Thematic Maps

Example: Percent of Children Living Below Poverty by Census Tract

Source: 2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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Demographic Programs

2010 Census• Counts: number of people and housing units• 100% coverage

American Community Survey (ACS)• Estimates demographic, social, economic

characteristics of people and housing stock• Characteristics: how people live• Sample of 2.5% of U.S. households every year

Differences Between Decennial Census and ACS

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2010 Census Data2010 Census Data

Population Total

Sex

Age

Ethnicity (Hispanic/Latino Origin)

Race

Relationship of People WithinHousehold

Rent/Own House (Tenure)

Occupied/Vacant Housing

Demographic Housing

Age Sex Race Hispanic

Origin Households

Relationship Group

Quarters

Tenure (Rent/Own)

Occupancy Structure Housing Value Taxes &

Insurance Utilities Mortgage/

Monthly Rent

Income Benefits Employment

Status Occupation Industry Commuting to

Work

EconomicSocial

• Households• Education• Marital Status• Fertility• Grandparent

Caregivers• Veterans• Disability Status • Place of Birth• Citizenship• Health Insurance• Language Spoken

at Home• Ancestry/

Tribal Affiliation

Items in red were also

collected on the 2010 Census.

Census Geography Hierarchy(with 2010 Statistical Area Criteria)

Revised 02-19-13

Central axis describes a nesting relationship

• 600 to 3,000 population• 240 to 1,200 housing units

• Blocks not defined by population• Lowest geographic level for data

Block level data only for Decennial Census

Types of Place• Cities and towns -- incorporated • Census Designated Places (CDPs): - - Unincorporated; no size threshold - - Separate and distinct from city/town - - Redefined each census

Census Tracts• 1,200 to 8,000 population (optimum 4,000)• 480 to 3,200 housing units

BlockGroups

Census Data for Grant Writing

Workshop Information and

Data Questions

Los Angeles Regional Office

Direct: 818-267-1725

Toll Free: 888-806-6389

Luz M. CastilloData Dissemination Specialist

U.S. Census BureauLos Angeles Region

Luz.M.Castillo@census.govOffice: 818.267.1738

Mobile: 818.515.3748