Government Documents and Microforms

Sources for Washington DC Information

Multi-Sector Sources

· DC by the Numbers - District of Columbia Office of Planning
<http://planning.dc.gov/planning/cwp/view.asp?a=1282&q=569320&planningNav=|32341|>

Provides a link to the State Data Center of the Census Bureau. Table of Key Indicators, including population, age, poverty, housing, and business information is available in PDF format, as is 1999 Population by Age and 1999 & 2000 New Housing Permits.

· Census 2000- American Fact Finder
<http://factfinder.census.gov/>

The gateway to multiple data sets, including the most recent American Community Survey data, as well as 2000 and 1990 Census data. The Census presents detailed statistics on age, sex, race, origin, marital status, household relationships, units in structure, value and rent, number of rooms, tenure, and vacancy characteristics at various geographic levels (tract, block, county). Also included are data on ancestry, citizenship, disability, educational attainment, income, language spoken at home, occupation, poverty, and school enrollment.

Note: Use American Fact Finder to find education statistics by Census Tract. For education statistics arranged by school district, see National Center for Education Statistics.

· District of Columbia QuickLinks -Bureau of Census
<http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/11000lk.html>

Data from the 2006 American Community Survey, the 2000 and 1990 censuses, and includes population estimates and projections. Also includes business and geography information specific to DC.

· Census 2000 Data for DC -Bureau of Census
<http://www.census.gov/census2000/states/dc.html>

Social, demographic and economic information is presented in tables, maps and summary files.

· Neighborhood Profiles - NeighborhoodInfoDC : A Partnership of the Urban Institute and the Washington DC Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
<http://www.neighborhoodinfodc.org/>

Profiles are available for:
§ 39 neighborhood clusters
§ 8 Wards
§ 182 Census Tracts
§ 80 PSAs (Police Service Areas)
§ 37 ANCs (Advisory Neighborhood Commissions)

There are 7 data tables and 73 indicators in each profile. Data tables include population, population by race/ethnicity, family risk factors, isolation indicators, child well-being indicators, income and housing conditions, and reported crimes (per 1,000 population).

Tables include some historical data. Comparison Tables - selected variables from data tables compared by ward, census tract, PSA, ANC and neighborhood cluster.

· Children's Defense Fund
<http://www.childrensdefense.org>

“CDF provides a strong, effective voice for all the children of America who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves. We pay particular attention to the needs of poor and minority children and those with disabilities. CDF educates the nation about the needs of children and encourages preventive investment” in the lives of children.

The State Data includes TANF Fact Sheets, teen jobless rates from 2001 and 2002, Census 2000 information, health insurance eligibility, and poverty status. The State of America's Children 2005 offers a uniform presentation of data across states on such topics as hunger, education, health, and welfare, and includes bibliographies of references for further research.

· Urban Institute
<http://www.urban.org/>

The Urban Institute has information on crime, housing, TANF, at-risk youth and other social issues. The District of Columbia is a "Research Focus of the Urban Institute" that includes information on housing, education, immigration issues, health, welfare, crime, and more.
See all publications relating to the District of Columbia at the Urban Institute.

· Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
<http://www.mwcog.org/home.asp>

Coverage includes the entire National Capital Region on such issues as Transportation, Environment, Community Services, Housing and Planning, Homeland Security, and more. Download and view publications by name or by most recent on the COG Publications page.

· Community Health Indicators for the Washington Metropolitan Region: A Regional Report from the Metropolitan Washington Health Assessment Center June 2001
<http://www.mwcog.org/pdf/healthindicators.pdf>

Organized using the Leading Health Indicators from Healthy People 2010, the national health promotion and disease prevention agenda, these 29 indicators cover 10 key public health concerns.

The Progressive Review
<http://prorev.com/dctrends.htm>

The Progressive Review is an alternative news publication offering statistical information about DC neighborhoods gathered from Census, EPA, and mainstream news sources. The topics covered in the City Trends section include Planning, Economics, Education and Justice.

Community Development and Planning

· Wards and Census Tracts Maps - D.C. Office of Planning
<http://planning.dc.gov/planning/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=570069&planningNav=|32341|>

This map displays the overlap of census tracts and wards. There is also a table listing the tracts within each ward.

· Neighborhood Action Plans - D.C. Office of Planning
<http://planning.dc.gov/planning/cwp/view,a,1285,q,571098,planningNav,|32341|.asp>

An overview of neighborhood and revitalization plans currently active in the District of Columbia, listed by ward.

· WRN Home Page - Washington Regional Network for Livable Communities
<http://www.washingtonregion.net/>

“The Washington Regional Network for Livable Communities (WRN) advocates transportation investments, land use policies, and community designs that enhance existing communities and the environment of the National Capital Region. WRN's goal is to create and sustain a network of walkable, bikeable communities linked by quality transit, laced with parks, and surrounded by greenspace, with the District of Columbia as the hub of the region.” Includes articles, reports, press releases, brochures, etc. on topics such as Metro fares, neighborhood parking solutions, housing forums and tax relief.

Crime and Justice

· Crime Statistics - DC Government
<http://mpdc.dc.gov/info/districts/crstats.shtm>

Annual Index Crime Totals are presented by police district and there is a 10-year homicide trend table. Current Arrest Activity and Firearm Recoveries are also available.

· Data for Analysis - Bureau of Justice Statistics
<http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/dtd.htm>

Construct state-specific data tables on homicide trends, criminal offenses and more. Crime and Justice spreadsheets, datasets and codebooks are available for analytic use.

Economic

· Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) - Bureau of Census
<http://www.sipp.census.gov/sipp/>
SIPP offers detailed information on cash and non-cash income on a sub-annual basis. The survey also collects data on taxes, assets, liabilities, and participation in government transfer programs.

· Data Zone - Economic Policy Institute
<http://www.epinet.org/content.cfm/datazone_dzlocal>

The Data Zone contains State Data at a Glance, as well as an Unemployment Insurance Calculator and a Basic Family Budget Calculator.

· State Resources - Economic Policy Institute
<http://www.epinet.org/content.cfm/sr_index>

The State Resources page from the Economic Policy Institute has links to the Economic and Analysis Research Network (EARN) and economic research from other organizations.

Education

· School District Demographics for DC - National Center for Education Statistics
<http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/sdds/acs05/sprofile.aspx?id1=97000US1100030>

Survey from the U.S. Department of Education.

· Search for Public Schools - National Center for Education Statistics
<http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/>

By district, demographics for individual schools from the U.S. Department of Education.

· Common Core Data - National Center for Education Statistics
<http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/>

The CCD is a comprehensive database of national statistics. Build a customized table of information by school, enrollment, ethnicity, staff, etc.

Environment

· Clean City Initiative - District of Columbia Government
<http://cleancity.dc.gov>
The Services section provides citywide quarterly ratings. There are also links to relevant
Press releases and GIS maps depicting data.

· Environmental Protection Agency
<http://www.epa.gov>

Use Envirofacts QuickStart feature to search by Zip Code, Search by Topic or Advanced Search. Offers interactive mapping options and customizable maps by Zip Code. Topics include Air, Toxics, Waste, Water, Land, Radiation, etc.

· Sierra Club
<http://www.sierraclub.org>

The DC Chapter page offers information on environmental issues specific to the metropolitan area, including environmental justice, air quality and conservation.

Health

· National Center for Health Statistics - Centers for Disease Control
<http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/>
Contains a wealth of useful vital statistics information and data.

· National Vital Statistics Reports - Centers for Disease Control
<http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/pubs/pubd/nvsr/nvsr.htm>

Provisional statistics on births, marriages, divorces, death and other characteristics of the population.

· MMWR Table - Centers for Disease Control
<http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/>

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

· Census State Population Projections by State - Centers for Disease Control
<http://wonder.cdc.gov/population.html>

This database provides information on race, gender, and age which is customizable by date and output format. Also see the Census Bureau's Population Projections site:
<http://www.census.gov/population/www/projections/popproj.html>

· AIDS Public Use Data - Centers for Disease Control
<http://wonder.cdc.gov/AIDSPublic.html>

"This data set contains cases of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) cases reported to CDC by state and local health departments. Case counts can be retrieved by demographics, case-definition, date of diagnosis, date of report, HIV exposure group (risk factors), and mortality."

·Health Data and Reports - DC Government
<http://doh.dc.gov/doh/cwp/view,a,1370,q,574934,dohNav_GID,1787,dohNav,|33139|.asp>

Brief statistics on health indicators, many available by ward.

Community Health Indicators for the Washington Metropolitan Region: A Regional Report from the Metropolitan Washington Health Assessment Center June 2001
<http://www.mwcog.org/pdf/healthindicators.pdf>

Organized using the Leading Health Indicators from Healthy People 2010, the national health promotion and disease prevention agenda, these 29 indicators cover 10 key public health concerns.

Housing

· American Housing Survey - Bureau of Census
<http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/housing/ahs/ahs.html>

Reports and data on the state of American housing at different geographic levels.

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Population Characteristics

· American Community Survey - Bureau of Census
<http://www.census.gov/acs/www/Products/index.htm>

Data Tables, Ranking Tables and Microdata Files provide state information on demographics, social, economic and housing issues.

· Census 2000 - American Fact Finder - Bureau of Census
<http://factfinder.census.gov/>

Only a few of the Census 2000 report series will be released in paper format. 1990 Census material is also available on this web site. The Census presents detailed statistics on age, sex, race, origin, marital status, household relationships, units in structure, value and rent, number of rooms, tenure, and vacancy characteristics at various geographic levels (tract, block, county). Also included are data on ancestry, citizenship, disability, educational attainment, income, language spoken at home, occupation, poverty, and school enrollment.

Note: Use American Fact Finder to find education statistics by Census Tract. For education statistics arranged by school district, see National Center for Education Statistics.

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