United States
Census 2000
U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census
This is the official form for all the people at this address. It is quick and easy, and your answers are protected by law. Complete the Census and help your community get what it needs - today and in the future!
[The following is in the footing of the page]
The Census Bureau estimates that, for the average household, this form will take about 38 minutes to complete, including the time for reviewing the instructions and answers. Comments about the estimate should be directed to the Associate Director for Finance and Administration, Attn: Paperwork Reduction Project 0607-0856, Room 3104, Federal Building 3, Bureau of the Census, Washington, DC 20233.
Respondents are not required to respond to any information collection unless it displays a valid approval number from the Office of Management and Budget.
Please use a black or blue pen.
1. How many people were living or staying in this house, apartment, or mobile home
on April 1, 2000?
-- People staying here on April 1, 2000 who have no other permanent place to stay
-- People living here most of the time while working, even if they have another place to live
-- People in a correctional facility, nursing home, or mental hospital on April 1, 2000
-- Armed Forces personnel living somewhere else
-- People who live or stay at another place most of the time
-- Please be sure you answered question 1 on the front page before continuing.
2. Please print the names of all the people who you indicated in question 1 were living or staying here on April 1, 2000.
Example -- [Omitted]
Start with the person, or one of the people living here who owns, is buying, or rents this house, apartment, or mobile home. If there is no such person, start with any adult living or staying here.
Person 1
____ First name
_ MI
Person 2
____ First name
_ MI
Person 3
____ First name
_ MI
Person 4
____ First name
_ MI
Person 5
____ First name
_ MI
Person 6
____ First name
_ MI
Person 7
____ First name
_ MI
Person 8
____ First name
_ MI
Person 9
____ First name
_ MI
Person 10
____ First name
_ MI
Person 11
____ First name
_ MI
Person 12
____ First name
_ MI
-- Next, answer questions about person 1.
Your answers are important. Every person in the census counts.
1. What is this person's name? Print the name of person 1 from page 2.
____ First name
_ MI
2. What is this person's telephone number? We may contact this person if we don't understand an answer.
3. What is this person's sex? Mark [X] one box.
[] Female
4. What is this person's age and what is this person's date of birth?
_ _ _ Age on April 1, 2000
Print numbers in boxes.
_ _ Month
_ _ Day
_ _ _ _ Year of birth
-- Note: Please answer both questions 5 and 6.
5. Is this person Spanish/Hispanic/Latino? Mark [X] the "no" box if not Spanish/Hispanic/Latino.
[] Yes, Mexican, Mexican Am., Chicano
[] Yes, Puerto Rican
[] Yes, Cuban
[] Yes, other Spanish/Hispanic/Latino - Print group.
____
6. What is this person's race? Mark [X] one or more races to indicate what this person considers himself/herself to be.
[] Black, African Am., or Negro
[] American Indian or Alaska Native - Print name of enrolled or principal tribe.
____
[] Chinese
[] Filipino
[] Japanese
[] Korean
[] Vietnamese
[] Other Asian - Print race.
____
[] Guamanian or Chamorro
[] Samoan
[] Other Pacific Islander - Print race.
____
____
7. What is this person's marital status?
[] Widowed
[] Divorced
[] Separated
[] Never married
8. a. At any time since February 1, 2000, has this person attended regular school or college?
[] No, has not attended since February 1 [go on to question 9]
[] Yes, public school, public college
[] Yes, private school, private college
8. b. What grade or level was this person attending? Mark [X] one box.
[] Kindergarten
[] Grade 1 to grade 4
[] Grade 5 to grade 8
[] Grade 9 to grade 12
[] College undergraduate years (freshman to senior)
[] Graduate or professional school (for example. medical, dental, or law school)
9. What is the highest degree or level of school this person has "completed"? Mark [X] one box. If currently enrolled, mark the previous grade or highest degree received.
[] Nursery school to 4th grade
[] 5th grade or 6th grade 7th grade or 8th grade
[] 9th grade
[] 10th grade
[] 11th grade
[] 12th grade, no diploma
[] High school graduate - high school diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
[] Some college credit, but less than 1 year
[] 1 or more years of college, no degree
[] Associate degree (for example: AA, AS)
[] Bachelor's degree (for example: BA, AB, BS)
[] Master's degree (for example: MA, MS, MEng, MEd, MSW, MBA)
[] Professional degree (for example: MD, DDS, DVM, LLB, JD)
[] Doctorate degree (for example: PhD, EdD)
10. What is this person's ancestry or ethnic origin?
____
(For example: Italian, Jamaican, African Am., Cambodian, Cape Verdean, Norwegian, Dominican, French Canadian, Haitian, Korean, Lebanese, Polish, Nigerian, Mexican, Taiwanese, Ukrainian, and so on.)
11. a. Does this person speak a language other than English at home?
[] No [go on to question 12]
11. b. What is this language?
(For example: Korean, Italian, Spanish, Vietnamese)
11. c. How well does this person speak English?
[] Well
[] Not well
[] Not at all
12. Where was this person born?
13. Is this person a citizen of the United States?
[] Yes, born in Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Northern Marianas
[] Yes, born abroad of American parent or parents
[] Yes, a U.S. citizen by naturalization
[] No, not a citizen of the United States
14. When did this person come to live in the United States? Print numbers in boxes.
15. a. Did this person live in this house or apartment 5 years ago (on April 1, 1995)?
[] Yes, this house [Go on to question 16]
[] No, outside the United States - Print name of foreign country, or Puerto Rico, Guam, etc., below; then go on to question 16.
15. b. Where did this person live 5 years ago?
Did this person live inside the limits of the city or town?
[] Yes
[] No, outside the city/town limits
____ Name of state
_ _ _ _ _ ZIP code
16. Does this person have any of the following long-lasting conditions:
16. a. Blindness, deafness, or a severe vision or hearing impairment?
[] No
16. b. A condition that substantially limits one or more basic physical activities such as walking, climbing stairs, reaching, lifting, or carrying?
[] No
17. Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition lasting 6 months or more, does this person have any difficulty in doing any of the following activities:
17. a. Learning, remembering, or concentrating?
[] No
17. b. Dressing, bathing, or getting around inside the home?
[] No
17. c. (Answer if this person is 16 years old or over.) Going outside the home alone to shop or visit a doctor's office?
[] No
17. d. (Answer if this person is 16 years old or over.) Working at a job or business?
[] No
18. Was this person under 15 years of age on April 1, 2000?
[] No
19. a. Does this person have any of his/her own grandchildren under the age of 18 living in this house or apartment?
[] No [Go on to question 20a]
19. b. Is this grandparent currently responsible for most of the basic needs of any grandchild(ren) under the age of 18 who live(s) in this house or apartment?
[] No [Go on to question 20a]
19. c. How long has this grandparent been responsible for the(se) grandchild(ren)? If the grandparent is financially responsible for more than one grandchild, answer the question for the grandchild for whom the grandparent has been responsible for the longest period of time.
[] 6 to 11 months
[] 1 or 2 years
[] 3 or 4 years
[] 5 years or more
20. a. Has this person ever served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, military Reserves, or National Guard? Active duty does not include training for the Reserves or National Guard, but DOES include activation, for example, for the Persian Gulf War.
[] Yes, on active duty in past, but not now
[] No, training for Reserves or National Guard only [Go on to question 21]
[] No, never served in the military [Go on to question 21]
20. b. When did this person serve on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces? Mark [X] a box for each period in which this person served.
[] August 1990 to March 1995 (including Persian Gulf War)
[] September 1980 to July 1990
[] May 1975 to August 1980
[] Vietnam era (August 1964-April 1975)
[] February 1955 to July 1964
[] Korean conflict (June 1950-January 1955)
[] World War II (September 1940-July 1947)
[] Some other time
20. c. In total, how many years of active-duty military service has this person had?
[] 2 years or more
21. Last week, did this person do any work for either pay or profit? Mark [X] the "yes" box even if the person worked only 1 hour, or helped without pay in a family business or farm for 15 hours or more, or was on active duty in the Armed Forces.
[] No [Go on to question 25a]
22. At what location did this person work last week? If this person worked at more than one location, print where he or she worked most last week.
____
____ b. Name of city, town, or post office
c. Is the work location inside the limits of that city or town?
[] No, outside the city/town limits
____ e. Name of U.S. state or foreign country
_ _ _ _ _ f. ZIP code
23. a. How did this person usually get to work last week? If this person usually used more than one method of transportation during the trip, mark [X] the box of the one used for most of the distance.
[] Bus or trolley bus
[] Streetcar or trolley car
[] Subway or elevated
[] Railroad
[] Ferryboat
[] Taxicab
[] Motorcycle
[] Bicycle
[] Walked
[] Worked at home [Go on to question 27]
[] Other method
-- If "car, truck, or van" is marked in 23a, go to 23b. Otherwise, skip to 24a.
23. b. How many people, including this person, usually rode to work in the car, truck, or van last week?
[] 2 people
[] 3 people
[] 4 people
[] 5 or 6 people
[] 7 or more people
24. a. What time did this person usually leave home to go to work last week?
[] a.m.
[] p.m.
24. b. How many minutes did it usually take this person to get from home to work last week?
-- Answer questions 25-26 for persons who did not work for pay or profit last week. Others skip to 27.
25. a. Last week, was this person on layoff from a job?
[] No
25. b. Last week, was this person temporarily absent from a job or business?
[] No [Go on to question 25d]
25. c. Has this person been informed that he or she will be recalled to work within the next 6 months or been given a date to return to work?
[] No
25. d. Has this person been looking for work during the last 4 weeks?
[] No [Go on to question 26]
25. e. Last week, could this person have started a job if offered one, or returned to work if recalled?
[] No, because of own temporary illness
[] No, because of all other reasons (in school, etc.)
26. When did this person last work, even for a few days?
[] 1994 or earlier, or never worked [Go on to question 31]
27. Industry or employer - Describe clearly this person's chief job activity or business last week. If this person had more than one job, describe the one at which this person worked the most hours. If this person had no job or business last week, give the information for his/her last job or business since 1995.
27. a. For whom did this person work? If now on active duty in the Armed Forces, mark [X] this box --> O and print the branch of the Armed Forces.
____
____
____
27. b. What kind of business or industry was this? Describe the activity at location where employed. (For example: hospital, newspaper publishing, mail order house, auto repair shop, bank)
____
____
27. c. Is this mainly - Mark [X] one box.
[] Wholesale trade?
[] Retail trade?
[] Other (agriculture, construction, service, government, etc.)?
28. Occupation
28. a. What kind of work was this person doing? (For example: registered nurse, personnel manager, supervisor of order department, auto mechanic, accountant)
____
____
28. b. What were this person's most important activities or duties? (For example. patient care, directing hiring policies, supervising order clerks, repairing automobiles, reconciling financial records)
____
____
29. Was this person - Mark [X] one box.
[] Employee of a private not-for-profit, tax-exempt, or charitable organization
[] Local government employee (city, county, etc.)
[] State government employee
[] Federal government employee
[] Self-employed in own not incorporated business, professional practice, or farm
[] Self-employed in own incorporated business, professional practice, or farm
[] Working without pay in family business or farm
30. a. Last year, 1999, did this person work at a job or business at any time?
[] No [Go on to question 31]
30. b. How many weeks did this person work in 1999? Count paid vacation, paid sick leave, and military service.
30. c. During the weeks worked in 1999, how many hours did this person usually work each week?
31. Income in 1999 - Mark [X] the "yes" box for each income source received during 1999 and enter the total amount received during 1999 to a maximum of $999,999. Mark [X] the "no" box if the income source was not received. If net income was a loss, enter the amount and mark [X] the "loss" box next to the dollar amount.
For income received jointly, report, if possible, the appropriate share for each person; otherwise, report the whole amount for only one person and mark the "no" box for the other person. If exact amount is not known, please give best estimate.
31. a. Wages, salary, commissions, bonuses, or tips from all jobs - Report amount before deductions for taxes, bonds, dues, or other items.
Annual amount - Dollars
31. b. Self-employment income from own nonfarm businesses or farm businesses, including proprietorships and partnerships - Report net income after business expenses.
Annual amount - Dollars
[] Loss
31. c. Interest, dividends, net rental income, royalty income, or income from estates and trusts - Report even small amounts credited to an account.
Annual amount - Dollars
31. d. Social Security or Railroad Retirement
Annual amount - Dollars
31. e. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Annual amount - Dollars
31. f. Any public assistance or welfare payments from the state or local welfare office
Annual amount - Dollars
31. g. Retirement, survivor, or disability pensions - Do not include Social Security.
Annual amount - Dollars
31. h. Any other sources of income received regularly such as Veterans' (VA) payments, unemployment compensation, child support, or alimony - Do not include lump-sum payments such as money from an inheritance or sale of a home.
Annual amount - Dollars
32. What was this person's total income in 1999? Add entries in questions 31 a-31 h; subtract any losses. If net income was a loss, enter the amount and mark [X] the "loss" box next to the dollar amount.
Annual amount - Dollars
[] Loss
-- Now, please answer questions 33-53 about your household.
33. Is this house, apartment, or mobile home -
[] Owned by you or someone in this household free and clear (without a mortgage or loan)?
[] Rented for cash rent?
[] Occupied without payment of cash rent?
34. Which best describes this building? Include all apartments, flats, etc., even if vacant.
[] A one-family house detached from any other house
[] A one-family house attached to one or more houses
[] A building with 2 apartments
[] A building with 3 or 4 apartments
[] A building with 5 to 9 apartments
[] A building with 10 to 19 apartments
[] A building with 20 to 49 apartments
[] A building with 50 or more apartments
[] Boat, RV, van, etc.
35. About when was this building first built?
[] 1995 to 1998
[] 1990 to 1994
[] 1980 to 1989
[] 1970 to 1979
[] 1960 to 1969
[] 1950 to 1959
[] 1940 to 1949
[] 1939 or earlier
36. When did this person move into this house, apartment, or mobile home?
[] 1995 to 1998
[] 1990 to 1994
[] 1980 to 1989
[] 1970 to 1979
[] 1969 or earlier
37. How many rooms do you have in this house, apartment, or mobile home? Do not count bathrooms, porches, balconies, foyers, halls, or half-rooms.
[] 2 rooms
[] 3 rooms
[] 4 rooms
[] 5 rooms
[] 6 rooms
[] 7 rooms
[] 8 rooms
[] 9 or more rooms
38. How many bedrooms do you have; that is, how many bedrooms would you list if this house, apartment, or mobile home were on the market for sale or rent?
[] 1 bedroom
[] 2 bedrooms
[] 3 bedrooms
[] 4 bedrooms
[] 5 or more bedrooms
39. Do you have complete plumbing facilities in this house, apartment, or mobile home; that is, 1) hot and cold piped water, 2) a flush toilet, and 3) a bathtub or shower?
[] No
40. Do you have complete kitchen facilities in this house, apartment, or mobile home; that is, 1) a sink with piped water, 2) a range or stove, and 3) a refrigerator?
[] No
41. Is there telephone service available in this house, apartment, or mobile home from which you can both make and receive calls?
[] No
42. Which fuel is used most for heating this house, apartment, or mobile home?
[] Gas: bottled, tank, or LP
[] Electricity
[] Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
[] Coal or coke
[] Wood
[] Solar energy
[] Other fuel
[] No fuel used
43. How many automobiles, vans, and trucks of one-ton capacity or less are kept at home for use by members of your household?
[] 1
[] 2
[] 3
[] 4
[] 5
[] 6 or more
44. Answer only if this is a one-family house or mobile home -all others skip to 45.
44. a. Is there a business (such as a store or barber shop) or a medical office on this property?
[] No
44. b. How many acres is this house or mobile home on?
[] 1 to 9.9 acres
[] 10 or more acres
44. c. In 1999, what were the actual sales of all agricultural products from this property?
[] $1 to $999
[] $1,000 to $2,499
[] $2,500 to $4,999
[] $5,000 to $9,999
[] $10,000 or more
45. What are the annual costs of utilities and fuels for this house, apartment, or mobile home? If you have lived here less than 1 year, estimate the annual cost.
45. a. Electricity
[] Included in rent or in condominium fee
[] No charge or electricity not used
45. b. Gas
[] Included in rent or in condominium fee
[] No charge or gas not used
45. c. Water and sewer
[] Included in rent or in condominium fee
[] No charge
45. d. Oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.
[] Included in rent or in condominium fee
[] No charge or these fuels not used
46. Answer only if you pay rent for this house, apartment, or mobile home - All others skip to 47a.
46. a. What is the monthly rent?
$_ _ ,_ _ _ .00
46. b. Does the monthly rent include any meals?
[] No
47. Answer questions 47a-53 if you or someone in this household owns or is buying this house, apartment, or mobile home; otherwise, skip to questions for person 2.
47. a. Do you have a mortgage, deed of trust, contract to purchase, or similar debt on this property?
[] Yes, contract to purchase
[] No [Go on to question 48a]
47. b. How much is your regular monthly mortgage payment on this property? Include payment only on first mortgage or contract to purchase.
$_ _ ,_ _ _ .00
[] No regular payment required [Go on to question 48a]
47. c. Does your regular monthly mortgage payment include payments for real estate taxes on this property?
[] No, taxes paid separately or taxes not required
47. d. Does your regular monthly mortgage payment include payments for fire, hazard, or flood insurance on this property?
[] No, insurance paid separately or no insurance
48. a. Do you have a second mortgage or a home equity loan on this property? Mark [X] all boxes that apply.
[] Yes, a home equity loan
[] No [Go on to question 49]
48. b. How much is your regular monthly payment on all second or junior mortgages and all home equity loans on this property?
$_ _ ,_ _ _ .00
[] No regular payment required
49. What were the real estate taxes on this property last year?
$_ _ ,_ _ _ .00
[] None
50. What was the annual payment for fire, hazard, and flood insurance on this property?
$_ _ ,_ _ _ .00
[] None
51. What is the value of this property; that is, how much do you think this house and lot, apartment, or mobile home and lot would sell for if it were for sale?
[] $10,000 to $14,999
[] $15,000 to $19,999
[] $20,000 to $24,999
[] $25,000 to $29,999
[] $30,000 to $34,999
[] $35,000 to $39,999
[] $40,000 to $49,999
[] $50,000 to $59,999
[] $60,000 to $69,999
[] $70,000 to $79,999
[] $80,000 to $89,999
[] $90,000 to $99,999
[] $100,000 to $124,999
[] $125,000 to $149,999
[] $150,000 to $174,999
[] $175,000 to $199,999
[] $200,000 to $249,999
[] $250,000 to $299,999
[] $300,000 to $399,999
[] $400,000 to $499,999
[] $500,000 to $749,999
[] $750,000 to $999,999
[] $1,000,000 or more
52. Answer only if this is a condominium - What is the monthly condominium fee?
$_ _ ,_ _ _ .00
53. Answer only if this is a mobile home -
53. a. Do you have an installment loan or contract on this mobile home?
[] No
53. b. What was the total cost for installment loan payments, personal property taxes, site rent, registration fees, and license fees on this mobile home and its site last year? Exclude real estate taxes.
$_ _ ,_ _ _ .00
-- Are there more people living here? If yes, continue with person 2.
1. What is this person's name? Print the name of person 2 from page 2.
____ First name
_ MI
2. How is this person related to person 1? Mark [X] one box.
[] Natural-born son/daughter
[] Adopted son/daughter
[] Stepson/stepdaughter
[] Brother/sister
[] Father/mother
[] Grandchild
[] Parent-in-law
[] Son-in-law/daughter-in-law
[] Other relative - Print exact relationship
If not related to person 1:
[] Housemate, roommate
[] Unmarried partner
[] Foster child
[] Other nonrelative
[Remainder of survey omitted. For person 2, it is the same as for Person 1 up to question 32]
[Survey form includes questionnaires for person 3, 4, and 5, similar to person 2]