United States Census 2000 Questionnaire Topics
Introduction to Census 2000: Subject Items Included on the
2000 Census of Population and Housing
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100-Percent Topics: Limited questions are asked of every person and
household in the United States. These include questions on the following:
Hispanic or Latino-origin Age
Household relationship Sex
Tenure (whether the home Race
is owned or rented)
Sample Topics: Additional questions are asked of only a sample
(generally 1-in-6) of households. These include questions on the following:
Social Characteristics: Housing Characteristics:
Marital Status Value of home or monthly rent paid
Place of birth, citizenship and Vacancy characteristics
year of entry Type of structure
Educational enrollment and attainment Year structure built
Ancestry Number of rooms and bedrooms
Migration (residence in 1995) Year moved into residence
Language spoken at home an ability Number of bedroom(s)
to speak English Plumbing and kitchen facilities
Veteran status Telephone
Disability Vehicles available
Grandparents as care-givers Heating fuel
Farm residence
Economic Characteristics: Utilities, mortgage, taxes,
Labor force participation insurance and fuel costs
Place of work and journey to work
Year last worked
Occupation, industry and class of worker
Work experience in 1999
Income in 1999