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

Nov. 16, 2023, 1:52 p.m.

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.

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Link To Data Source

https://data.census.gov/table?q=citizenship&g=010XX00US

Why Was The Data Collected?

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 Was The Data Collected?

Survey, via mail to specific addresses

Who Collected The Data?

American Community Survey (ACS)

Who Owns The Data?

U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Commerce

Who Was Included Or Excluded From The Sample?

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/

Notes On Data 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.

Notes On Data Usage Conditions

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.

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