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Data Dictionary:
ACS 2008 (1-Year Estimates)
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Survey:
ACS 2008 (1-Year Estimates)
Data Source:
U.S. Census Bureau
Data set:
American Community Survey 2008 (ACS08)
Table:
B04001. First Ancestry Reported [109]
Universe:
Total population
Variable Details
B04001.
First Ancestry Reported
Universe: Total population
B04001001
Total population
B04001094
West Indian (Except Hispanic Groups)
B04001096
Barbadian
Percent base:
Total Population (ACS08:B04001001)
Aggregation method:
Addition
Relevant Documentation:
Excerpt from:
Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey 2008 Summary File: Technical Documentation.
ACS 2008-1yr Summary File: Technical Documentation -> Appendix B. Subject Definitions -> Population Variables -> Ancestry -> Presentations Based on Responses -> First Ancestry Reported
First Ancestry Reported
Includes the first response of all people who reported at least one codeable entry. For example, in this category, the count for Danish would include all those who reported only Danish and those who reported Danish first and then some other group.
