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Data Dictionary: Census 2000
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Survey: Census 2000
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau and Social Explorer
Universe: Population In Labor Force 16 Years And Over
Variable Details
T72. Labor Force For Population 16 Years And Over
Universe: Population In Labor Force 16 Years And Over
T072_003 In Civilian Labor Force
Percent base:
In Labor Force 16 Years And Over (SE:T072_001)
Aggregation method:
Addition
Formula used to compute this variable:
Return_Value = SF3:P043005 + SF3:P043012
Variables used in the formula:
SF3:P043005
Population 16 years and over: Male: In labor force: Civilian
SF3:P043012
Population 16 years and over: Female: In labor force: Civilian
Relevant Documentation:
Excerpt from: Social Explorer, U.S. Census Bureau; 2000 Census of Population and Housing, Summary File 3: Technical Documentation, 2002.
  Summary File 3 Technical Documentation -> Appendix B. Definitons of Subject Characteristics -> Population Characteristics -> Employment Status -> Labor force
Labor force
All people classified in the civilian labor force (i.e., "employed" and "unemployed" people), plus members of the U.S. Armed Forces (people on active duty with the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard).