Total population 16 years and over: All people 16 years old and older. The age classification is based on the age of the person in complete years as of April 1, 2000.

Not in labor force: The percent of the total population 16 years and over who are civilians (not on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces) and were neither "at work" nor "with a job but not at work" during the reference week, nor "looking for work during the last 4 weeks." The reference week is the calendar week preceding the date on which the respondents completed their questionnaires. For the majority of people, the reference week for Census 2000 is the week ending with April 1, 2000.

In Armed Forces: The percent of the total population 16 years and over who were on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Employed: The percent of the total population 16 years and over who are civilians (not on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces) and either (1) worked for pay or profit or (2) helped without pay in a family business or farm for 15 hours or more, or (3) did not work during reference week, but had jobs or businesses from which they were temporarily absent because of vacation, temporary illness, labor dispute, etc. The reference week is the calendar week preceding the date on which the respondents completed their questionnaires. For the majority of people, the reference week for Census 2000 is the week ending with April 1, 2000.

Unemployed: The percent of the total population 16 years and over who are civilians (not on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces) and did not work for pay or profit during the reference week, and were looking for work during the last 4 weeks, and were available to start a job during the reference week. Also included as unemployed were civilians who: did not work at all during the reference week, were on temporary layoff from a job, had been informed that they would be recalled to work within the next 6 months or had been given a date to return to work, and were available to return to work during the reference week, except for temporary illness. The reference week is the calendar week preceding the date on which the respondents completed their questionnaires. For the majority of people, the reference week for Census 2000 is the week ending with April 1, 2000.

Total employed civilian population 16 years and over: All persons 16 years and over who were not on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and either (1) worked for pay or profit or (2) helped without pay in a family business or farm for 15 hours or more, or (3) did not work during reference week, but had jobs or businesses from which they were temporarily absent because of vacation, temporary illness, labor dispute, etc. The reference week is the calendar week preceding the date on which the respondents completed their questionnaires. For the majority of people, the reference week for Census 2000 is the week ending with April 1, 2000.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining: The percent of total employed civilian population 16 years and over who worked in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining industries. For employed people, the data refer to the person's job during the reference week. For those who worked at two or more jobs, the data refer to the job at which the person worked the greatest number of hours during the reference week. Industry of employment was determined by what the respondent wrote in under "For whom did this person work?" and "What kind of business or industry was this?" These answers were categorized either by computer, clerical staff, or both. The Census does not elaborate on what types of jobs would be found in each industry, however, the categories were developed from a national classification system called the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

Construction: The percent of total employed civilian population 16 years and over who worked in the construction industry. For employed people, the data refer to the person's job during the reference week. For those who worked at two or more jobs, the data refer to the job at which the person worked the greatest number of hours during the reference week. Industry of employment was determined by what the respondent wrote in under "For whom did this person work?" and "What kind of business or industry was this?" These answers were categorized either by computer, clerical staff, or both. The Census does not elaborate on what types of jobs would be found in each industry, however, the categories were developed from a national classification system called the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

Manufacturing: The percent of total employed civilian population 16 years and over who worked in the manufacturing industry. For employed people, the data refer to the person's job during the reference week. For those who worked at two or more jobs, the data refer to the job at which the person worked the greatest number of hours during the reference week. Industry of employment was determined by what the respondent wrote in under "For whom did this person work?" and "What kind of business or industry was this?" These answers were categorized either by computer, clerical staff, or both. The Census does not elaborate on what types of jobs would be found in each industry, however, the categories were developed from a national classification system called the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

Wholesale trade: The percent of total employed civilian population 16 years and over who worked in the wholesale trade industry. For employed people, the data refer to the person's job during the reference week. For those who worked at two or more jobs, the data refer to the job at which the person worked the greatest number of hours during the reference week. Industry of employment was determined by what the respondent wrote in under "For whom did this person work?" and "What kind of business or industry was this?" These answers were categorized either by computer, clerical staff, or both. The Census does not elaborate on what types of jobs would be found in each industry, however, the categories were developed from a national classification system called the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

Retail trade: The percent of total employed civilian population 16 years and over who worked in the retail trade industry. For employed people, the data refer to the person's job during the reference week. For those who worked at two or more jobs, the data refer to the job at which the person worked the greatest number of hours during the reference week. Industry of employment was determined by what the respondent wrote in under "For whom did this person work?" and "What kind of business or industry was this?" These answers were categorized either by computer, clerical staff, or both. The Census does not elaborate on what types of jobs would be found in each industry, however, the categories were developed from a national classification system called the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

Transportation and warehousing, and utilities: The percent of total employed civilian population 16 years and over who worked in the transportation and warehousing, and utilities industries. For employed people, the data refer to the person's job during the reference week. For those who worked at two or more jobs, the data refer to the job at which the person worked the greatest number of hours during the reference week. Industry of employment was determined by what the respondent wrote in under "For whom did this person work?" and "What kind of business or industry was this?" These answers were categorized either by computer, clerical staff, or both. The Census does not elaborate on what types of jobs would be found in each industry, however, the categories were developed from a national classification system called the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

Information: The percent of total employed civilian population 16 years and over who worked in the information industry. For employed people, the data refer to the person's job during the reference week. For those who worked at two or more jobs, the data refer to the job at which the person worked the greatest number of hours during the reference week. Industry of employment was determined by what the respondent wrote in under "For whom did this person work?" and "What kind of business or industry was this?" These answers were categorized either by computer, clerical staff, or both. The Census does not elaborate on what types of jobs would be found in each industry, however, the categories were developed from a national classification system called the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

Finance, insurance, real estate and rental and leasing: The percent of total employed civilian population 16 years and over who worked in the finance, insurance, real estate and rental and leasing industries. For employed people, the data refer to the person's job during the reference week. For those who worked at two or more jobs, the data refer to the job at which the person worked the greatest number of hours during the reference week. Industry of employment was determined by what the respondent wrote in under "For whom did this person work?" and "What kind of business or industry was this?" These answers were categorized either by computer, clerical staff, or both. The Census does not elaborate on what types of jobs would be found in each industry, however, the categories were developed from a national classification system called the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

Professional, scientific, and technical: The percent of total employed civilian population 16 years and over who worked in the professional, scientific, and technical industries. For employed people, the data refer to the person's job during the reference week. For those who worked at two or more jobs, the data refer to the job at which the person worked the greatest number of hours during the reference week. Industry of employment was determined by what the respondent wrote in under "For whom did this person work?" and "What kind of business or industry was this?" These answers were categorized either by computer, clerical staff, or both. The Census does not elaborate on what types of jobs would be found in each industry, however, the categories were developed from a national classification system called the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

Management of companies and enterprises: The percent of total employed civilian population 16 years and over who worked in management of companies and enterprises. For employed people, the data refer to the person's job during the reference week. For those who worked at two or more jobs, the data refer to the job at which the person worked the greatest number of hours during the reference week. Industry of employment was determined by what the respondent wrote in under "For whom did this person work?" and "What kind of business or industry was this?" These answers were categorized either by computer, clerical staff, or both. The Census does not elaborate on what types of jobs would be found in each industry, however, the categories were developed from a national classification system called the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

Administrative and support and waste management services: The percent of total employed civilian population 16 years and over who worked in administrative and support and waste management services. For employed people, the data refer to the person's job during the reference week. For those who worked at two or more jobs, the data refer to the job at which the person worked the greatest number of hours during the reference week. Industry of employment was determined by what the respondent wrote in under "For whom did this person work?" and "What kind of business or industry was this?" These answers were categorized either by computer, clerical staff, or both. The Census does not elaborate on what types of jobs would be found in each industry, however, the categories were developed from a national classification system called the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

Educational services: The percent of total employed civilian population 16 years and over who worked in the educational services industry. For employed people, the data refer to the person's job during the reference week. For those who worked at two or more jobs, the data refer to the job at which the person worked the greatest number of hours during the reference week. Industry of employment was determined by what the respondent wrote in under "For whom did this person work?" and "What kind of business or industry was this?" These answers were categorized either by computer, clerical staff, or both. The Census does not elaborate on what types of jobs would be found in each industry, however, the categories were developed from a national classification system called the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

Health care and social assistance: The percent of total employed civilian population 16 years and over who worked in the health care and social assistance industries. For employed people, the data refer to the person's job during the reference week. For those who worked at two or more jobs, the data refer to the job at which the person worked the greatest number of hours during the reference week. Industry of employment was determined by what the respondent wrote in under "For whom did this person work?" and "What kind of business or industry was this?" These answers were categorized either by computer, clerical staff, or both. The Census does not elaborate on what types of jobs would be found in each industry, however, the categories were developed from a national classification system called the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

Arts, entertainment, and recreation: The percent of total employed civilian population 16 years and over who worked in the arts, entertainment and recreation industries. For employed people, the data refer to the person's job during the reference week. For those who worked at two or more jobs, the data refer to the job at which the person worked the greatest number of hours during the reference week. Industry of employment was determined by what the respondent wrote in under "For whom did this person work?" and "What kind of business or industry was this?" These answers were categorized either by computer, clerical staff, or both. The Census does not elaborate on what types of jobs would be found in each industry, however, the categories were developed from a national classification system called the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

Accommodation and food services: The percent of total employed civilian population 16 years and over who worked in the accomodation and food services industries. For employed people, the data refer to the person's job during the reference week. For those who worked at two or more jobs, the data refer to the job at which the person worked the greatest number of hours during the reference week. Industry of employment was determined by what the respondent wrote in under "For whom did this person work?" and "What kind of business or industry was this?" These answers were categorized either by computer, clerical staff, or both. The Census does not elaborate on what types of jobs would be found in each industry, however, the categories were developed from a national classification system called the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

Other services (except public administration): The percent of total employed civilian population 16 years and over who worked in other services (except public administration). For employed people, the data refer to the person's job during the reference week. For those who worked at two or more jobs, the data refer to the job at which the person worked the greatest number of hours during the reference week. Industry of employment was determined by what the respondent wrote in under "For whom did this person work?" and "What kind of business or industry was this?" These answers were categorized either by computer, clerical staff, or both. The Census does not elaborate on what types of jobs would be found in each industry, however, the categories were developed from a national classification system called the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

Public administration: The percent of total employed civilian population 16 years and over who worked in public administration. For employed people, the data refer to the person's job during the reference week. For those who worked at two or more jobs, the data refer to the job at which the person worked the greatest number of hours during the reference week. Industry of employment was determined by what the respondent wrote in under "For whom did this person work?" and "What kind of business or industry was this?" These answers were categorized either by computer, clerical staff, or both. The Census does not elaborate on what types of jobs would be found in each industry, however, the categories were developed from a national classification system called the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

Total population 18 years and over: All people 18 years old or older. The age classification is based on the age of the person in complete years as of April 1, 2000.

Currently in Armed Forces: The percent of total population 18 years and over that is on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Veteran: The percent of the total population 18 years and over who had served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, military Reserves or National Guard, but were not on active duty at the time of the Census. People who had served in the National Guard or Military Reserves were classified as veterans only if they had ever been called or ordered to active duty, not counting training.

Never served in Armed Forces: The percent of the total population 18 years and over who were not at the time of the Census and had never been on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Total population 16 years and over: All people 16 years old or older. The age classification is based on the age of the person in complete years as of April 1, 2000.

Worked full-time (35+ hours per week): The percent of the total population 16 years and over who usually worked 35 or more hours per week in 1999.

Worked part-time (15-34 hours per week): The percent of the total population 16 years and over who usually worked from 15 to 24 hours per week in 1999.

Worked very part-time (1-14 hours per week): The percent of the total population 16 years and over who usually worked from 1 to 14 hours per week in 1999.

Did not work: The percent of the total population 16 years and over who did not work at a job or business at any time in 1999.

Total population 16 years and over: All people 16 years old or older. The age classification is based on the age of the person in complete years as of April 1, 2000.

Worked 50-52 weeks: The percent of the total population 16 years and over who worked at a job or a business 50 to 52 weeks in 1999. Weeks worked included paid vacation, paid sick leave, and military service.

Worked 40-49 weeks: The percent of the total population 16 years and over who worked at a job or a business 40 to 49 weeks in 1999. Weeks worked included paid vacation, paid sick leave, and military service.

Worked 27-39 weeks: The percent of the total population 16 years and over who worked at a job or a business 27 to 39 weeks in 1999. Weeks worked included paid vacation, paid sick leave, and military service.

Worked 14-26 weeks: The percent of the total population 16 years and over who worked at a job or a business 14 to 26 weeks in 1999. Weeks worked included paid vacation, paid sick leave, and military service.

Worked 1-13 weeks: The percent of the total population 16 years and over who worked at a job or a business 1 to 13 weeks in 1999. Weeks worked included paid vacation, paid sick leave, and military service.

Did not work: The percent of the total population 16 years and over who did not work at a job or business at any time in 1999.

Source links:

U.S. Census Bureau. Census 2000 Sample Characteristics (SF3).
http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/BasicFactsServlet
Use 2000 Summary File 3 to make data selections.

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