Census Data
Definition
Census data is statistical data about a population collected during a census, which is typically conducted by a government agency. This data can include information about individuals’ age, sex, occupation, ethnicity etc.
Related terms
Demographics: Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Population Density: A measurement of population per unit area or unit volume; it's like how crowded that party might be!
Socioeconomic Status (SES): An economic and sociological combined total measure of a person's work experience and economic and social position in relation to others based on income, education, and occupation.
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- How would geographers use census data to understand the development patterns of a city?
- What is a critique regarding the use of census data in Human Geography?
- Which type of segregation can census data help identify in urban areas?
- What is a common problem when using census data for human geography research?
- What is a common limitation of using census data in geographic research?
- Which tool best represents the spatial patterns found in census data?
