Automatic or Semi-Automatic - T121_003 - Clothes Washing Machine (5%) - Social Explorer Tables (SE) - Survey Census 1970 on 2010 Geographies

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Data Dictionary:

Census 1970 on 2010 Geographies

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Survey: Census 1970 on 2010 Geographies

Data Source:

Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau

Data set: Social Explorer Tables (SE)

Table:

T121. Clothes Washing Machine (5%) [5]

Universe: Count of Occupied Units

Variable Details

T121.

Clothes Washing Machine (5%)

Universe: Count of Occupied Units

T121_001Total Occupied:

T121_002 Clothes Washing Machine:

T121_003 Automatic or Semi-Automatic

Percent base:

Total Occupied (SE:T121_001)

Aggregation method:

Addition

Formula used to compute this variable:

Return_Value = RC1970ORG:RC1970ORG_033_H028001

Variables used in the formula:
RC1970ORG:RC1970ORG_033_H028001	Total Occupied: Clothes Washing Machine: Automatic or Semi-Automatic

Relevant Documentation:

Excerpt from:	Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau; 1970 Census Users’ Guide; U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C., 1970.
	1970 Census Users' Guide - Part I -> Part Ill. Housing Census Concepts (Concepts 150 through 250) -> Household equipment* -> Clothes washing machine

Clothes washing machine

In 1960, respondents were to report only washing machines owned by a member of the household (whether located in the unit or elsewhere on the property). In 1970, respondents could also report machines provided as part of the equipment in their living quarters, but not coin-operated machines or machines in storage.

Wringer or spinner

A power-operated washing machine which requires handling of the laundry between washing and rinsing.

Automatic or semi-automatic

In 1960, a machine which washes, rinses, and damp dries in the same tub, without intermediate handling, Housing units with both automatic and wringer washing machines were included in the automatic washing machine category. In 1970, washer-dryer combinations were also included.

Washer-Dryer Combination

In 1960, a single machine which washes and fully dries the laundry in the same tub. Combined with automatic or semi-automatic in 1970.

None

The housing unit has no washing machine.