Nov 16, 2023 Justice

Census - American Community Survey - S2901 Citizen, Voting-Age Population

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About This Source

This source provides demographic information on U.S. Citizens aged 18 years and older. Available demographic disaggregates include sex, age, race and ethnicity, educational attainment, poverty status, and household income. The Census dashboard allows users to filter by geography and year. The data in the link provided is filtered to show Tulsa and Oklahoma Counties, but additional filters are available.

Methodology
Why

Demographic data is collected to understand the characteristics of the population and create statistics. Various agencies use citizen demographic data to provide assistance or services. For more information about why this information is collected, visit: https://www.census.gov/acs/www/about/why-we-ask-each-question/

How

Survey, via mail to specific addresses

Who Collected American Community Survey (ACS)
Who Owns U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Commerce
Sample Population

3.5 million addresses nationwide are randomly selected each year to respond to the American Community Survey. More information about sample sizes, including the Oklahoma sample size each year, are available here: https://www.census.gov/acs/www/methodology/sample_size_and_data_quality/

Quality

Random sampling method of data collection on a rotating basis, participants are legally obligated to answer all questions as accurately as possible. Privacy is protected by the Census Bureau. There is a 90% margin of error for the ACS in general, however, there is also a unique margin of error for each statistic.

Usage

The data is publicly available and may be used for cross-community comparisons by the public, journalists, educators, businesses, and various government and nonprofit agencies.