H42. Kitchen Facilities [3] - Census 1990 on 2010 Geographies Summary Tape File 3 (RC1990SF3) - Census 1990 on 2010 Geographies

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Survey: Census 1990 on 2010 Geographies

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Data set: Census 1990 on 2010 Geographies Summary Tape File 3 (RC1990SF3)

Table:

H42. Kitchen Facilities [3]

Universe: Housing units

Table Details

H42.

Kitchen Facilities

Universe: Housing units

Variable	Label
RC1990SF3_021_H042_001	Housing units
RC1990SF3_021_H042_002	Complete kitchen facilities
RC1990SF3_021_H042_003	Lacking complete kitchen facilities

Relevant Documentation:

Excerpt from:	Social Explorer, U.S. Census Bureau; Census of Population and Housing, 1990: Summary Tape File 3 on CD-ROM [machine-readable data files] / prepared by the Bureau of the Census. Washington: The Bureau [producer and distributor], 1991.
	Summary Tape File 3 -> Appendix B. Definitions of Subject Characteristics -> Housing Characteristics -> Kitchen Facilities

Kitchen Facilities

Data on kitchen facilities were obtained from questionnaire item H11, which was asked at both occupied and vacant housing units. A unit has complete kitchen facilities when it has all of the following: (1) an installed sink with piped water, (2) a range, cook top and convection or microwave oven, or cookstove, and (3) a refrigerator. All kitchen facilities must be located in the structure. They need not be in the same room. Portable cooking equipment is not considered a range or cookstove. An ice box is not considered to be a refrigerator.

Comparability

Data on complete kitchen facilities were collected for the first time in 1970. Earlier censuses collected data on individual components, such as kitchen sink and type of refrigeration equipment. In 1970 and 1980, data for kitchen facilities were shown only for year-round units. In 1990, data are shown for all housing units.