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U.S. Census Block Centroid Populations, 2015

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Identification Information
Citation
Originator
U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Bureau, Esri
Publication Date
20181231
Title
U.S. Census Block Centroid Populations, 2015
Edition
2018
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
vector digital data
Series Information
Series Name
Data and Maps for ArcGIS®
Issue Identification
2018 - World, Europe, and United States
Publication Information
Publication Place
Redlands, California, USA
Publisher
Esri
Other Citation Details
Location: \usa\census
Online Linkage
https://figgy.princeton.edu/downloads/be7f90eb-5413-4f74-aa75-fb734d51a4c9/file/df286b59-db6e-486c-ab27-fbba89d4a0c2
Abstract
U.S. Census Block Centroid Populations represents the populations of the 2010 U.S. Census blocks as centroids for the United States. U.S. Census blocks nest within all other tabulated census geographic entities and are the basis for all tabulated data.
Purpose
U.S. Census Block Centroid Populations provides population and other demographic information for each U.S. Census block centroid within the United States.
Temporal Extent
Currentness Reference
ground condition: 2010, 2013-07-01, 2015-07-01, 2015-05-01; publication date: 2011, 2011-10-27, 2015-07-09
Bounding Box
West
-176.654504
East
-66.965780
North
71.333649
South
18.939804
Theme Keyword
point
population
households
census blocks
census block centroids
housing units
society
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
None
Theme Keyword
society
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
ISO 19115 Topic Categories
Place Keyword
United States
Place Keyword Thesaurus
None
Temporal Keyword
2010
2011
2013
2015
Temporal Keyword Thesaurus
None
Access Restrictions
The data are provided by multiple, third party data vendors under license to Esri for inclusion on Data and Maps for ArcGIS® for use with Esri® software. Each data vendor has its own data licensing policies and may grant varying redistribution rights to end users. Please consult the redistribution rights below for this data set provided on Data and Maps. As used herein, “Geodata” shall mean any digital data set consisting of geographic data coordinates and associated attributes. The redistribution rights for this data set: Redistribution rights are granted by the data vendor for hard-copy renditions or static, electronic map images (e.g. .gif, .jpeg, etc.) that are plotted, printed, or publicly displayed with proper metadata and source/copyright attribution to the respective data vendor(s). Geodata is redistributable with a Value-Added Software Application developed by Esri Business Partners on a royalty-free basis with proper metadata and source/copyright attribution to the respective data vendor(s). Geodata is redistributable without a Value-Added Software Application (i.e., adding the sample data to an existing, [non]commercial data set for redistribution) with proper metadata and source/copyright attribution to the respective data vendor(s). The terms and conditions below apply to all the data sets provided on Data and Maps. Proprietary Rights and Copyright: Licensee acknowledges that the Data and Related Materials contain proprietary and confidential property of Esri and its licensor(s). The Data and Related Materials are owned by Esri and its licensor(s) and are protected by United States copyright laws and applicable international copyright treaties and/or conventions. Limited Warranty and Disclaimer: Esri warrants that the media upon which the Data and Related Materials are provided will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of receipt. THE DATA AND RELATED MATERIALS ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE LIMITED WARRANTY, AND THE LICENSEE EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE DATA CONTAINS SOME NONCONFORMITIES, DEFECTS, OR ERRORS. ESRI DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE DATA WILL MEET LICENSEE'S NEEDS OR EXPECTATIONS; THAT THE USE OF THE DATA WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED; OR THAT ALL NONCONFORMITIES, DEFECTS, OR ERRORS CAN OR WILL BE CORRECTED. ESRI IS NOT INVITING RELIANCE ON THIS DATA, AND THE LICENSEE SHOULD ALWAYS VERIFY ACTUAL DATA. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, THE DATA AND RELATED MATERIALS CONTAINED THEREIN ARE PROVIDED "AS-IS," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES: (A) THE DATA AND RELATED MATERIALS ARE NOT FAULT-TOLERANT AND ARE NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED, OR INTENDED FOR USE OR RESALE FOR INSURANCE UNDERWRITING OR WITH CRITICAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OR ONLINE CONTROL EQUIPMENT IN HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS THAT REQUIRE FAIL-SAFE PERFORMANCE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES, NAVIGATION OR GUIDANCE (I.E., AIRCRAFT, NAUTICAL VEHICLE, ETC.), OR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, TERRORISM PREVENTION OR RESPONSE, LIFE SUPPORT, OR WEAPONS SYSTEMS ("HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES"). ESRI SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES. (B) TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LICENSEE AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD ESRI, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUBCONTRACTORS, LICENSORS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, LOSSES, CLAIMS, EXPENSES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES), DEMANDS, OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH LICENSEE'S USE OR PERMITTING THE USE BY OTHERS OF THE DATA, AND VENDOR'S HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE FOR HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES. DELIVERY OF THE DATA, AND VENDOR'S HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS SET FORTH IN THIS ARTICLE. Exclusive Remedy and Limitation of Liability: The entire liability of Esri or its licensor(s) and Licensee's exclusive remedy shall be to terminate the Agreement upon Licensee returning the Data and Related Materials to Esri with a copy of Licensee's invoice/receipt and Esri returning the license fees paid to Licensee. IN NO EVENT SHALL ESRI AND/OR ITS LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE FOR COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOST PROFITS, LOST SALES, OR BUSINESS EXPENDITURES, INVESTMENTS, OR COMMITMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH ANY BUSINESS; LOSS OF ANY GOODWILL; OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR USE OF THE DATA AND RELATED MATERIALS, HOWEVER CAUSED, ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, AND WHETHER OR NOT ESRI OR ITS LICENSOR(S) HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. THESE LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. Third Party Beneficiary: Esri's licensor(s) has (have) authorized Esri to (sub)distribute and (sub)license its (their) data as incorporated into the Data and Related Materials. As an intended third party beneficiary to this Agreement, the Esri licensor(s) is (are) entitled to directly enforce, in its own name, the rights and obligations undertaken by the Licensee and to seek all legal and equitable remedies as are afforded to Esri. In the event that the data vendor(s) has (have) granted the end user permission to redistribute the Geodata, please use proper proprietary or copyright attribution for the various data vendor(s), and provide the associated metadata file(s) with the Geodata. In compliance with FGDC metadata standards, Esri has attempted to practice proper metadata methodologies by providing any data source information, descriptions, and file names to assist in this effort.
Use Restrictions
See Resource Constraints legal constraints. Data are licensed to Princeton University-affiliated persons only.
Status
Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency
Annually
Point of Contact
Contact Organization
Esri
Delivery Point
380 New York Street
City
Redlands
State
California
Postal Code
92373-8100
Country
US
Contact Telephone
909-793-2853
Contact Facsimile Telephone
909-793-5953
Contact Electronic Mail Address
info@esri.com
Hours of Service
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Pacific time, Monday–Friday
Credit
ESRI
Native Data Set Environment
Microsoft Windows 7 Version 6.1 (Build 7601) Service Pack 1; Esri ArcGIS 10.6.1.9270
Data Quality Information
Logical Consistency Report
The dataset is converted to file geodatabase (FGDB) format using tools in ArcGIS. The geometry is checked, and if needed repaired.
Completeness Report
After processing, the dataset is checked for drawing display and number of records and file sizes compared with source materials.
Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report
The geospatial part of this data set was calculated from latitude and longitude coordinates. The horizontal positional accuracy is unknown.
Lineage
Source
Originator
U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Bureau
Publication Date
20110101
Title
Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File; Summary File 1 (SF 1)
Edition
2010
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
tabular digital data
Series Information
Series Name
Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File; Summary File 1 (SF 1)
Issue Identification
2010
Publication Information
Publication Place
Washington, DC, USA
Publisher
U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Bureau
Other Citation Details
The geospatial data is calculated from the latitude and longitude coordinates from the 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File. The Summary File 1 (SF 1) data is based on the 2010 Census of Population and Housing.
Online Linkage
http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/doc/sf1.pdf
Online Linkage
http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/
Type of Source Media
onLine
Source Temporal Extent
Time Period Information
Multiple Dates/Times
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
20110101
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
20100101
Source Currentness Reference
ground condition: 2010; publication date: 2011
Contribution
Attribute and geospatial data
Source
Originator
Esri
Publication Date
20111027
Title
Esri Data
Edition
2011
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
tabular digital data
Series Information
Series Name
Esri® Data
Issue Identification
2011
Publication Information
Publication Place
Redlands, California, USA
Publisher
Esri
Online Linkage
http://www.esri.com
Type of Source Media
dvd
Source Temporal Extent
Time Period Information
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
20111027
Source Currentness Reference
publication date
Contribution
Attribute data
Source
Originator
U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Bureau
Publication Date
20150709
Title
2010
Edition
2010
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
document
Series Information
Series Name
Substantial Changes to Counties and County Equivalent Entities: 1970-Present
Issue Identification
2010
Publication Information
Publication Place
Washington, DC, US
Publisher
U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Bureau
Online Linkage
https://www.census.gov/geo/reference/county-changes.html
Type of Source Media
onLine
Source Temporal Extent
Time Period Information
Multiple Dates/Times
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
20130701
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
20150701
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
20150501
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
20150709
Source Currentness Reference
ground condition: 2013-07-01, 2015-07-01, 2015-05-01; publication date: 2015-07-09
Contribution
Attribute and geospatial data
Spatial Data Organization Information
Direct Spatial Reference Method
Vector
Point and Vector Object Information
SDTS Terms Description
SDTS Point and Vector Object Type
Entity point
Point and Vector Object Count
6398828
Spatial Reference Information
Horizontal Coordinate System Definition
Geographic
Latitude Resolution
8.983152841195215e-09
Longitude Resolution
8.983152841195215e-09
Geographic Coordinate Units
Decimal Degrees
Geodetic Model
Horizontal Datum Name
D WGS 1984
Ellipsoid Name
WGS 1984
Semi-major Axis
6378137.0
Denominator of Flattening Ratio
298.257223563
Entity and Attribute Information
Entity Type
Entity Type Label
blockpop
Entity Type Definition
The points represent the centroids of census blocks, the smallest entity for which the Census Bureau collects and tabulates decennial census information within the United States; bounded by visible features such as streets, streams, and railroad tracks, and by nonvisible boundaries such as selected property lines and city, township, school district, and county limits. Note: this data set doesn't include the centroids of census blocks that for example consist of water polygons, medians, access ramps, and land enclosures.
Entity Type Definition Source
Department of Commerce, Census Bureau
Attributes
FID
Internal feature number. (Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.)
Definition Source
Esri
Shape
Feature geometry. (Coordinates defining the features.)
Definition Source
Esri
STATE_FIPS
The FIPS code (two-digit number) for the state in which the block is located. (Federal Information Processing StandardsNational Institute of Standards and Technology)
Definition Source
Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology
CNTY_FIPS
The FIPS code (three-digit number) for the county in which the block is located. (Federal Information Processing StandardsNational Institute of Standards and Technology)
Definition Source
Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology
STCOFIPS
The combined state and county FIPS code. County FIPS codes begin with 001 for each state, use the combined code (five-digit number) to uniquely identify a county. (Federal Information Processing StandardsNational Institute of Standards and Technology)
Definition Source
Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology
TRACT
The four-digit number, with a two-digit suffix, used to identify a census tract. Census tract numbers are always unique within a county and usually unique within a metropolitan area. (Federal Information Processing StandardsNational Institute of Standards and Technology)
Definition Source
Department of Commerce, Census Bureau
BLOCK
The Census code (four-digit number) for the block. (Federal Information Processing StandardsNational Institute of Standards and Technology)
Definition Source
Department of Commerce, Census Bureau
FIPS
The combined state and county FIPS codes, and tract and block Census codes. (Federal Information Processing StandardsNational Institute of Standards and Technology)
Definition Source
Department of Commerce
POP2010
The 2010 population of the block. (Populations for the features.)
Definition Source
Department of Commerce, Census Bureau
HOUSEHOLDS
The total number of households in the block in 2010. (Numbers for the features.)
Definition Source
Department of Commerce, Census Bureau
HSE_UNITS
The total number of housing units in the block in 2010. (Numbers for the features.)
Definition Source
Department of Commerce, Census Bureau
Distribution Information
Format Name
File Geodatabase Feature Class
Distributor
Esri; Esri Offices
Online Access
http://www.ArcGIS.com
Online Access
https://my.esri.com
Name
Metadata Reference Information
Metadata Date
20190625
Metadata Contact
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact Organization
Esri
Contact Person
ArcGIS Content Team
Contact Address
Address
380 New York Street
City
Redlands
State or Province
California
Postal Code
92373-8100
Country
US
Contact Voice Telephone
909-793-2853
Contact Facsimile Telephone
909-793-5953
Contact Electronic Mail Address
info@esri.com
Hours of Service
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Pacific time, Monday–Friday
Metadata Standard Name
FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard Version
FGDC-STD-001-1998
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