T97. Presence of Plumbing By Condition of Housing Unit [12] - Social Explorer Tables (SE) - Census 1940 Census Tract Only

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T97. Presence of Plumbing By Condition of Housing Unit [12]

Universe: Housing units reporting plumbing

Table Details

T97.

Presence of Plumbing By Condition of Housing Unit

Universe: Housing units reporting plumbing

Variable	Label
T097_001	Housing units reporting plumbing:
T097_002	In No Need Of Major Repairs:
T097_003	With Bath & Toilet
T097_004	With Toilet No Bath
T097_005	With Water No Toilet
T097_006	No Water
T097_007	Need Major Repairs:
T097_008	With Bath & Toilet
T097_009	With Toilet No Bath
T097_010	With Water No Toilet
T097_011	No Water
T097_012	Not Reporting

Relevant Documentation:

Excerpt from:	Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau; Census Tract Data, 1940-1970: Elizabeth Mullen Bogue File
	Census Tract Data, 1940: Elizabeth Mullen Bogue File -> Census 1940 Tract Documentation -> Population and Housing-Statistics for Census Tracts -> Definitions of Terms and Explanations -> State of repair and plumbing equipment

State of repair and plumbing equipment

Instructions specified that dwelling units were to be classified as needing major repairs when repairs were needed on such parts of the structure as floors, roof, plaster, Walls, or foundations, the continued neglect of which would impair the soundness of the structure and create a hazard to its safety as a place of residence.