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New techniques in small area population estimates by demographic characteristics

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The increasing demand for small area population estimates calls for both innovative ways of using existing data and new techniques suitable for small area estimates. This paper explores the methods for population estimates by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin at the census tract level for Multnomah County, Oregon. New techniques include employing building permits to indirectly estimate migration and examining the changes in age/sex structure using the American Community Survey (ACS). A practical method for bridging the race categories is also developed. Finally, the paper discusses some reflections on small area estimates and the potentials of using ACS to track the changes of the demographic characteristics for the sub-county level. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2007

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  • Qian Cai, 2007. "New techniques in small area population estimates by demographic characteristics," Population Research and Policy Review, Springer;Southern Demographic Association (SDA), vol. 26(2), pages 203-218, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:poprpr:v:26:y:2007:i:2:p:203-218
    DOI: 10.1007/s11113-007-9028-7
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