This data collection presents information on the general comparability between the Census tracts in 1970 and the pre-1980 Census tracts, which were identified in late 1978 and used in enumerating the 1980 Census. The file provides state, county, and tract codes for 1970 and pre-1980. In addition, it has the number of pre-1980 Census tracts with territory in common with the 1970 tracts, and the number of 1970 tracts with territory in common with the pre-1980 tracts. All tracted areas in the United States are covered.
Series Statement
Census of population and housing, 1980 (United States) series.
Codebook available in print and electronic format.
Title from title screen (viewed on September 21, 2007).
Access (note)
Use of these data is restricted to Princeton University students, faculty, and staff for non-commercial statistical analysis and research purposes only.
File Type (note)
Extent of collection: 1 data file + machine-readable documentation (PDF).
Event (note)
Time period: 1970-1978.
Coverage (note)
Geographic coverage: United States.
Cite As (note)
U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census. CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING 1980 [UNITED STATES]: 1970-PRE 1980 TRACT RELATIONSHIPS [Computer file]. ICPSR version. Washington, DC: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census [producer], 1981. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2001.