Census Bureau

Disability

Introduction to Census Bureau Data on Disability


Reports and Data from Census Surveys

Survey of Income and Program Participation includes a module on Adult and Child Functional Limitation. Data from this survey are available in reports, tables, and dowloadable files.

Census 2000 includes 2 questions with a total of six subparts with which to identify people with disabilities. Data from the long form are primarily available through American Factfinder. 1990 Census included 4 questions on disability status. Summary file 3 data is available through American Factfinder. Annual Social and Economic Supplement to the Current Population Survey is the official source of data for the poverty report and the annual health insurance report. It includes a few questions that can be used to identify people with a work disability.

Research Papers

Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Other Census Bureau sites with disability data.
Related Internet Sites


Contact the HHES Information area at 301-763-3242 or visit ask.census.gov for further information on Disability Statistics.
Last Revised: July 08, 2004
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