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Census and Demograph
Functional Plan Knowledge: Census and Demographics, AICP Nov 2022 Test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA) | Collection of counties w core county + cities, 10,000 pop min |
| Combined Statistical Area | If metro areas run together, they're this class |
| Metropolitan Statistical Area | Collection of counties with a core county + at least one city with 50,000 or more, or an urbanized area of at least 100,000 |
| Micropolitan Statistical Area | Population more than 10,000 to 50,000 people in a county. core county + adjacent counties with high degree of social and economic integration measured by commuting |
| Principal City | largest incorp area in CBSA |
| Census Block | smallest census collection area. One city block. Around 400 |
| Census Block Group | collections of blocks form a block group btw 600 to 3,000 people |
| Census Tracts | collections of census block groups make up a census tract, no more than 4,000 people is ideal |
| Urbanized Area | Urban nucleus of more than 50,000 or more people. May or may not contain individual cities of 50,000 or more. Core + population density of 1,000 per square mile and may contain adjoining areas with at least 600 persons per square mile. |
| Urban Cluster | at least 2,500 but less than 50,000 persons and a population density of 1,000 per square mile. |
| Consolidated MSA (CMSA) | Made of several PMSAs. Example Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Megalopolis, 1961 | Area of more than 10 million people according to Jean Gottman in his book. Describes 300 mile run between Boston and Washington DC w centered, multi-city, urban area dominated by low-density settlement and complex networks of economy |
| Threshold Population | Term used by gvmt programs to determine program eligibility from the amount of population. |
| Generation Z (post-Millennials) | Age 0 to 22. Children born after 2000 to Gen X parents during recession. Highly connected. Constant feedback. Health conscience. Value privacy. World has never been safe. Want peace. "there's an app for that." They're accepting. Hard work |
| Generation Y (Echo Boom or Millennials) | Age 45 to 23. Children of Baby Boomers, born in 1980s and 1990s. Communication preference via email or social media. Technology savvy. Ambitious. Want feedback and gratitude. Team players. Financially savvy. Questions. Likes travel. Optimistic. |
| Generation X | Age 46 to 57. Period of low birth rates. Chidren of Silent Generation. Independent. Grew up with minimal adult supervision. Good work life balance. Flexible. Less formal. High divorce rates. Status. Spend a lot of money. Interested in status. |
| Baby Boomers | Age 58 to 76. People born in US from 1946 to 1964. Called this bc of exceptionally high birth rates. As they age, issues of long-term care, accessibility and social security have become prevalent public policy |
| Silent Generation | Age 77 to 94. People born from 1928 to 1945. Grew up in Great Depression. Frugal. Strong work ethic. Conformists. As children they were to be seen not heard. Grew up when it was not safe for people to say what’s on their mind. Tough |
| Population Growth 1900 to 2010 | 76 million to 308 million (27 million from 2000 to 2010) |
| Population facts, 1970 to 2010 | average household went from 3.1 to 2.59 median age rose to 37.2 years of age |
| Population Population Trends 2000 to 2010 | US pop is larger, older and more racially and ethnically diverse than ever. US continued to urbanize at 81% |
| Population Decline, 2000 to 2010 | Of top 50 cities, only 5 declined in pop Michigan only state to lose pop |
| Population Increase, 2000 to 2010 | Fastest growing states: Nevada (35%), Arizona (25%) and Utah (24%) Top 10 fastest growing metros: Palm Coast, Florida; St. George, Utah; Las Vegas- Paradise, Nevada, Raleigh-Cary, North Carolina |
| Population Growth, 2000 to 2010 | The nation grew only about 7 percent between 2010 and 2020, similar to the previous historic low between 1930 and 1940. |
| Trends Already in Place 2020 | Aging population of baby boomers, Millennials postponing childbearing, Cutbacks in immigration Hispanics moving to Alabama, Tennessee; Blacks moving to the south |
| Demographic Trends 2020 Population Increase | Florida's pop increased 241,000 between 2019 and 2020, largest increase in the US over that time period. Texas gained the most population at 374,000 |
| Demographic Trends 2020 Population Fastest Increase | Mountain West states of Idaho, Arizona, Nevada and Utah grew the fastest around 2%. |
| Demographic Trends 2020 Population Decline | Low birth rates, COVID-19 deaths, and decreased immigration led to 16 states with pop decline last year. Slowest growth since depression. Illinois (79,000) and New York had the largest percentage drops |
| Population Estimated by 2030 | Baby boomers are older than 65 years of age, where one in every five Americans is projected to be of retirement age. Later that decade, by 2034, we project that older adults will outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history. |
| Population Estimates by 2050 | Country is becoming older and more diverse. Non-hispanic white pop will become a minority (47%) by 2050 increasing more slowly than any other ethnic group. Older population will more than double by 2050. |
| Future Population Projections | By 2020, more ethnic babies than white babies By 2028, more foreign born since 1850s By 2040, more dependent seniors than youth By 2060, Slow future growth from foreign areas By 2060, Whites remain single largest race; Hispanics more than double |
| American Community Survey | survey conducted by the Census Bureau all year, every year. The Census long form, such as income, educational attainment, marital status, etc. is now gathered by the American Community Survey (ACS) , a multi-year sampling program. Collects how people liv |
| 2010 Decennial Census | Only one census form was distributed to U.S. household w 10 questions on the short form. Collects how many people live in US and asks: Age Hispanic or Latino origin Household relationship Sex Tenure (is home owned or rented) Vacancy characteristics |
| 2000 Decennial Census of Population and Housing | Mailed to 17% households using long form. 83% received short form with seven subjects. Allowed respondents to select more than one race |
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