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Annual Population and Household Estimates, Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

This page last updated: 08/03/2012
Metadata created using Minnesota Geographic Metadata Guidelines


Metadata Summary

Originator Metropolitan Council
Abstract This dataset consists of a time series of annual, local population and household estimates, as well as Decennial Census counts, for the Twin Cities seven-county area. These estimates are the official population and household estimates for State government purposes, per Minn. Statutes 473.24.
Browse Graphic none available
Time Period of Content Date 2011
Currentness Reference 2011 estimates published July 2012.
Access Constraints None
Use Constraints None
Distributor Organization Metropolitan Council
Ordering Instructions This entire dataset is available on the internet by clicking below after 'Online Linkage'. Doing so will tell your browser to download a 'ZIP' file which will contain the following:

- csv file
- metadata for the dataset (.htm)
- NOTICE.RTF, an important notice about this dataset that can be read by any word processing software.

This dataset can also be viewed and downloaded using the Download Tabular Data tool at http://stats.metc.state.mn.us/data_download/DD_start.aspx . The Download tool allows users to choose subsets of the dataset, such as a city or county.
Distribution Liability NOTICE: The data to which this notice is attached are made available pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13). THE DATA ARE PROVIDED TO YOU AS IS AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY AS TO THEIR PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The Metropolitan Council developed some of the data for its own internal business purposes and is redistributing data developed by other data providers (e.g., the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development). The Metropolitan Council does not represent or warrant that the data or the data documentation are error-free, complete, current, or accurate. You are responsible for any consequences resulting from your use of the data or your reliance on the data. You should consult the data documentation for these particular data to determine the limitations of the data. If you transmit or provide the data (or any portion of it) to another user, it is recommended that the data include a copy of this disclaimer and this metadata.
Online Linkage I AGREE to the notice in "Distribution Liability" above. Clicking to agree will begin the download process (See Ordering Instructions above for details.)

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Annual Population and Household Estimates, Twin Cities Metropolitan Area

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2. Data Quality Information
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5. Entity and Attribute Information
6. Distribution Information
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Section 1 Identification Information   Top of page
Originator Metropolitan Council
Title Annual Population and Household Estimates, Twin Cities Metropolitan Area
Abstract This dataset consists of a time series of annual, local population and household estimates, as well as Decennial Census counts, for the Twin Cities seven-county area. These estimates are the official population and household estimates for State government purposes, per Minn. Statutes 473.24.
Purpose This dataset consists of a time series of annual, local population and household estimates, as well as Decennial Census counts, for the Twin Cities seven-county area. These estimates are the official population and household estimates for State government purposes, per Minn. Statutes 473.24.
Time Period of Content Date 2011
Currentness Reference 2011 estimates published July 2012.
Progress Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency Annually
Spatial Extent of Data Twin Cities seven-county metropolitan area. This includes the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington in Minnesota.
Bounding Coordinates -94.012
-92.732
45.415
44.471
Place Keywords Twin Cities, Anoka County, Carver County, Dakota County, Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Scott County, Washington County
Theme Keywords population, households, annual estimates, census
Theme Keyword Thesaurus None
Access Constraints None
Use Constraints None
Contact Person Information Todd Graham, Principal Forecaster
Metropolitan Council
390 Robert Street North
Saint Paul, MN 55101-1805
Phone: 651-602-1322
FAX: 651-602-1674
E-mail: todd.graham@metc.state.mn.us
Browse Graphic none available
Browse Graphic File Description
Associated Data Sets

 
Section 2 Data Quality Information Top of full metadata Top of page
Attribute Accuracy Valid code tests have been conducted. No known attribute errors exist.
Logical Consistency
Completeness Entire seven county geographic area is covered.
Horizontal Positional Accuracy
Lineage Historical data may be available for the following places:

Burns Township (became the city of Nowthen, July 2008)
Chaska Township (merged with the city of Chaska, January 2005)
Columbus Township (became the city of Columbus, September 2006)
Elko (merged with the city of New Market to become Elko New Market, January 2007)
Forest Lake Township (merged with the city of Forest Lake, March 2000)
Grant Township (became the city of Grant, January 1997)
New Market (merged with the city of Elko to become Elko New Market, January 2007)
New Scandia Township (became the city of Scandia, January 2007)
Norwood (merged with the city of Young America to become Norwood Young America, January 1997)
Oak Grove Township (became the city of Oak Grove, December 1993)
Young America (merged with the city of Norwood to become Norwood Young America, January 1997)
Source Scale Denominator
 
Section 3 Spatial Data Organization Information Top of full metadata Top of page
Native Data Set Environment Oracle Version 10g, Release 2
Geographic Reference for Tabular Data
Spatial Object Type
Vendor Specific Object Types
Tiling Scheme
 
Section 4 Spatial Reference Information Top of full metadata Top of page
Horizontal Coordinate Scheme
Ellipsoid
Horizontal Datum
Horizontal Units
Distance Resolution
Altitude Datum Not applicable
Altitude Units NA
Depth Datum NA
Depth Units NA
 
Section 5 Entity and Attribute Information Top of full metadata Top of page
Entity and Attribute Overview 
Attributes for Chart Data (Note:  Not all attributes are present in every chart): 
 
DATASOURCE:  Source of the data. 
                CENS = Census 
                METC = Metropolitan Council 
                FORECAST = Metropolitan Council forecast 
 
GEOG_LEVEL_ID: 
 
GEOGRAPHY:  Name of the city, township or unorganized territory,  
e.g. Benton Twp., Blaine. 
 
GROUP_QUARTERS_POP:  Total count of individuals residing in 
group quarters.  Group quarters are defined as a place where  
people live or stay, in a group living arrangement, that is owned or  
managed by an organization providing housing and/or services for  
the residents.  
 
HOUSEHOLDS:  Count of households.  A household includes all  
the persons who together occupy a housing unit.  
 
HOUSING_TYPE_DESC:  Type of housing. 
 
POPULATION:  Total count of individuals. 
 
POPULATION_IN_HOUSEHOLDS:  Number of people living in households. 
 
QUANTITY:  Number of units. 
 
YEAR:  Year of the data. 
 
 
Attributes for Tabular Data: 
 
CO_CODE:   3 digit FIPS and state standard county ID code 
                        003 = Anoka County 
                        019 = Carver County 
                        037 = Dakota County 
                        053 = Hennepin County 
                        123 = Ramsey County 
                        139 = Scott County 
                        163 = Washington County             
 
CTU_CODE:   5 digit FIPS55 'Place' code for CTU. They are replaced  
by the GNIS codes below. The Census Bureau will continue to create 
FIPS55 Place codes for new cities and townships through the 2010  
Census.  After that, no new FIPS55 codes will be created. Note that  
for townships that wholly incorporate into cities, the same FIPS55  
code for the former township will usually be used for the new city.  
Conversely, GNIS creates a new ID for the new city.  
 
CTU_ID:   The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)  
official federal unique identifier for each city, township or unorganized  
territory.  
 
COCTU_ID:  11 digit identifier for the combination of county  
and CTU (concatination of CO_CODE and CTU_ID_CEN).    
 
CTU_NAME:   Name of the city, township or unorganized territory,  
e.g. Benton Twp., Blaine. 
 
DATASOURCE DESC:  Description of the data source, e.g. Census Bureau. 
 
POP_RECORD_TYPE_DESC:  Detail of data source, e.g. Decennial  
Census SF1.  
 
YEAR:  Year of the data. 
 
POPULATION:  Total count of individuals. 
 
GROUP_QUARTERS_POP:  Total count of individuals residing  
in group quarters.  Group quarters are defined as a place where  
people live or stay, in a group living arrangement, that is owned  
or managed by an organization providing housing and/or services  
for the residents.  
 
HOUSEHOLDS:  Count of households.  A household includes  
all the persons who together occupy a housing unit.  
 
POPULATION_IN_HOUSEHOLDS:  Number of people living in households.
Entity and Attribute Detailed Citation None
 
Section 6 Distribution Information Top of full metadata Top of page
Publisher Metropolitan Council
Publication Date Periodically revised
Contact Person Information Todd Graham
Principal Forecaster
Metropolitan Council
390 Robert Street North
Saint Paul, MN 55101-1805
Phone: 651-602-1322
FAX: 651-602-1674
E-mail: todd.graham@metc.state.mn.us
Distributor's Data Set Identifier Annual Population and Household Estimates
Transfer Format Name csv file
Transfer Format Version Number NA
Transfer Size Less than 1 MB for zip file
Ordering Instructions This entire dataset is available on the internet by clicking below after 'Online Linkage'. Doing so will tell your browser to download a 'ZIP' file which will contain the following:

- csv file
- metadata for the dataset (.htm)
- NOTICE.RTF, an important notice about this dataset that can be read by any word processing software.

This dataset can also be viewed and downloaded using the Download Tabular Data tool at http://stats.metc.state.mn.us/data_download/DD_start.aspx . The Download tool allows users to choose subsets of the dataset, such as a city or county.
Distribution Liability NOTICE: The data to which this notice is attached are made available pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13). THE DATA ARE PROVIDED TO YOU AS IS AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY AS TO THEIR PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The Metropolitan Council developed some of the data for its own internal business purposes and is redistributing data developed by other data providers (e.g., the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development). The Metropolitan Council does not represent or warrant that the data or the data documentation are error-free, complete, current, or accurate. You are responsible for any consequences resulting from your use of the data or your reliance on the data. You should consult the data documentation for these particular data to determine the limitations of the data. If you transmit or provide the data (or any portion of it) to another user, it is recommended that the data include a copy of this disclaimer and this metadata.
Online Linkage I AGREE to the notice in "Distribution Liability" above. Clicking to agree will begin the download process (See Ordering Instructions above for details.)
 
Section 7 Metadata Reference Information Top of full metadata Top of page
Metadata Date 08/03/2012
Contact Person Information Todd Graham, Principal Forecaster
Metropolitan Council
390 Robert Street North
Saint Paul, MN 55101-1805
Phone: 651-602-1322
FAX: 651-602-1674
E-mail: todd.graham@metc.state.mn.us
Metadata Standard Name Minnesota Geographic Metadata Guidelines
Metadata Standard Version 1.2
Metadata Standard Online Linkage http://www.gis.state.mn.us/stds/metadata.htm

This page last updated: 08/03/2012