Merging 2000 Census Data with ArcView:

Step 1: Go to www.census.gov, click on "American Factfinder" (on left side)

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www.census.gov web site


Next Choose Summary Files 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on your data needs. From the next screen choose "Detailed Tables".

For an introduction to Census Data releases SF1, SF2, SF3, SF4 and an explanation of census geography, please see http://www.census.gov/prod/2001pubs/mso-01icdp.pdf  

www.census.gov web site
www.census.gov web site

Site map:
Step 1: Accessing American Factfinder
Step 2: Choose Geography
Step 3: Select Data Set  
Step 4: Download Data Tables
Step 5: Convert Spreadsheet to DBF
Step 6: Join Tables
Step 7: Voila!Michigan State University Libraries
Kathleen Weessies weessie2@msu.edu
Last updated: 7/10/03

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