Census - American Community Survey - B25081 Mortgage Status

May 7, 2024, 4:55 p.m.

Census table B25081 mortgage status shows the number of housing units with a mortgage, contract to purchase, or similar debts and those without a mortgage.

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Methodology

Link To Data Source

https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2019.B25081?t=Housing:Mortgage%20Costs&hidePreview=false

Why Was The Data Collected?

Questions about housing are asked to produce statistics. The data is also used to evaluate housing affordability and to provide housing assistance programs. For more information, visit https://www.census.gov/acs/www/about/why-we-ask-each-question/housing/

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

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.

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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