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pdZIP Updated
Posted by: | CommentspdZIP has been updated to include new and expanded data from the 2010 U.S. Census. Other changes include revisions to enhance compatibility with our product line.
This product, now in version 2011.3.0, is an up-to-date 5-digit ZIP Code database covering all 41,000+ ZIP Codes in the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and territories.
The core of pdZIP is the essential information provided at ZIP Code level: Latitude and Longitude coordinates, Preferred City and abbreviation, State name and abbreviation, County name in both long and short form, FIPS codes, Area Code, Time Zone and geographic size.
But there is much more—incorporated in this 5-digit ZIP Code database product are numerous demographic counts and calculations from the 2010 and 2000 American national Census relating to population, gender, race, age, households, families, housing units, home value, income and employment. This is a feature not usually offered with ZIP Code data at this price.
As a bonus, also included are formulas and instructions for distance and radius calculations based on latitude and longitude coordinates.
Purchase Information: pdZIP v2011.3.0 is now available for download. It comes in multiple file formats to insure compatibility with any database system. Full documentation is provided along with a Site License allowing installation on all computers within a single company or organization. The list price is $25.00.
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Census 2010 Guarantee Expanded
Posted by: | CommentsAs you are aware, between March and August 2010 a new American national census was conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. We understand you need to stay up-to-date with your census and GeoCoding data, and in light of this we have established a Census 2010 Guarantee for anyone purchasing pdCensus2000, pdGeoTIGER v1 or pdSuite Master Collection on or after January 1, 2010.
Our CENSUS 2010 GUARANTEE has been further expanded. Now anyone who purchases pdCensus2010 or the new pdGeoTIGER v2 will have an opportunity to download free of charge a new finalized version once released in 2012. This includes free and credited copies and those purchased as part of pdSuite Master Collection. Finalized versions are necessary because the U.S. Census Bureau is still completing its current work on the geo shapefiles and demographic counts, and small gaps now exist is their data.
Our updated CENSUS 2010 GUARANTEE is as follows:
January 1, 2010 ¦ Updated November 15, 2011
THIS IS OUR CENSUS 2010 GUARANTEE:
If you buy pdCensus2000 or pdGeoTIGER v1 on or after January 1, 2010, your full purchase price will be credited towards the purchase of the new Census 2010 version of the same database product – pdCensus2010 and pdGeoTIGER v2 respectively – when released. Your credit can be as much as the full purchase price of the new product.
Even better, if you buy pdSuite Master Collection on or after January 1, 2010, you receive both new Census 2010 version database products free of charge.
NEW: As of November 15, 2011, our CENSUS 2010 GUARANTEE is expanded. Now anyone who purchases pdCensus2010 or the new pdGeoTIGER v2 will have an opportunity to download free of charge a new finalized version once released in 2012. This includes free and credited copies and those purchased as part of pdSuite Master Collection.
To acquire your CENSUS 2010 GUARANTEE credit or free copies, simply contact us with your purchase information. You have until December 31, 2012 to claim your CENSUS 2010 GUARANTEE credit or free copies.
Donald E. Fish, President/CEO
Peacock Data, Inc.
ADDITIONAL NOTICE: those who made their purchase prior to 2010 will receive a partial credit towards the respective Census 2010 releases. Contact us for complete details.
pdCensus2010 Released
Posted by: | CommentspdCensus2010 is a new comprehensive United States national database with more than 150 valuable demographic variables drawn from Census 2010 data along with latitude and longitude coordinates, all sorted at multiple geographic summary levels.
This product covers all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Built-in are the most useful counts and calculations from U.S. Census Bureau Summary File 1 (SF1) and succeeding updates, encompassing the areas of geography, population count, gender, race, age, households, families and housing units.
Census summary levels include: State, County, Census Tract, Census Block Group, Census Block, County Subdivision, Subminor Civil Division (Puerto Rico Subbarrio), Consolidated City, Place, Congressional District, Legislative District(s), School District(s) and Zip Code Tabulation Area.
Also included with this Census 2010 database package are formulas and instructions for distance and radius calculations based on latitude and longitude coordinates.
pdCensus2010 continues to be in development while the U.S. Census Bureau completes its current work on the Census data. Additionally, redistricting is not completed for all states, and there are many challenges in the courts to the current political district line designations. A finalized version of this product will be released in 2012Q4. However, even after finalization, updates will be made available on a regular basis.
Note that all purchasers of a pre-finalized version of pdCensus2010 will have an opportunity to download the finalized version free of charge once released.
Purchase Information: pdCensus2010 is now available for download. It comes in multiple file formats to insure compatibility with any database system. Full documentation is provided along with a Site License allowing installation on all computers within a single company or organization. The list price is $295.00.
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pdGeoTIGER 2 Released
Posted by: | CommentspdGeoTIGER, now at version 2, is a comprehensive United States national Address Range database developed to permit exceptionally precise assignment of Geo location designations (more technically known as Topographical Faces).
This product, which has 25 million more Address Range records than the previous version, covers all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and is drawn from the most recent edition of the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles.
Latitude and longitude coordinates can be assigned along with multiple GeoCoding location designations for both 2010 and 2000, including: State, County, County Subdivision, Puerto Rico Subbarrio, Census Tract, Census Block, Census Block Group, Urban Area, Consolidated City, Place, Congressional District, State Legislative Districts, School Districts, Voting District and Zip Code Tabulation Area.
Also included with this GeoCoding database package are formulas and instructions for distance and radius calculations based on latitude and longitude coordinates.
pdGeoTIGER 2 continues to be in development while the U.S. Census Bureau completes its current work on the Shapefile data. Additionally, redistricting is not completed for all states, and there are many challenges in the courts to the current political district line designations. A finalized version of this product will be released in 2012. However, even after finalization, updates will be made available on a regular basis.
Note that all purchasers of a pre-finalized version of pdGeoTIGER 2 will have an opportunity to download the finalized version free of charge once released.
Purchase Information: pdGeoTIGER 2 is now available for download. It comes in multiple file formats to insure compatibility with any database system. Full documentation is provided along with a Site License allowing installation on all computers within a single company or organization. The list price is $495.00.
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pdGeoTIGER 2 & pdCensus2010
Posted by: | CommentsPeacock Data, Inc. is pleased to announce the release dates of two long awaited database products, pdGeoTIGER 2 and pdCensus2010.
pdGeoTIGER 2 will be available for download October 3rd. This new product is a United States national database developed to allow precise assignment of geo location designations based on address ranges. The primary source for this information is the most recent U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles, however, this is supplemented with proprietary information and numerous corrections and additions.
Street addresses can be matched to pdGeoTIGER 2 to append latitude, longitude, state, county, Census Tract, Census Block, Zip Code Tabulation Area, FIPS codes and many other geographic locations. This information can be used to append census data (both 2010 and 2000), determine distances, and for a wide range of additional projects requiring accurate GeoCoding.
pdCensus2010 will be released the following month on November 7th and will also be downloadable. This new addition to our census demographics product line includes the just released data from the new 2010 national count.
The wide range of U.S. Census information included with pdCensus2010 can be matched at multiple levels of precision, including Census Tract and Zip Code Tabulation Area among many others.
Stay tuned to this site and the PeacockData2.COM website for further details, including pricing, table layouts and samples, as they becomes available.
Key Dates for Census 2010 Data
Posted by: | CommentsThe U.S. Census Bureau begins sending out census forms next month. And because so many of you utilize our U.S. Census and GeoCoding database services and products, we know there is a great deal of interest in when the 2010 information will be made available. To keep you informed we put together a key dates list for this year’s U.S. Census Bureau activities as well as the availability of Census 2010 data and updated GeoCoding information. Below the date list is an interesting fact sheet provided to us by the U.S. Census Bureau. Dates are approximate except those required by law.
Census 2010 Key Dates and Peacock Data Release Schedule (data release dates are in bold)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 2010 | Census forms are mailed or delivered to households |
| April 2010 | Census takers visit households that did not return a form by mail |
| December 2010 | By law, the Census Bureau delivers population information to the President for apportionment |
| December 2010 | Peacock Data releases new GeoCoding data to prepare customers for Census 2010 data releases the following year |
| January 2011 | Peacock Data releases initial Census 2010 data |
| March 2011 | By law, the Census Bureau completes delivery of redistricting data to states |
| June 2011 | Peacock Data releases initial Summary File 1 (SF1) 100% counts |
| December 2011 | Peacock Data releases initial Summary File 2 (SF2) 100% counts |
U.S. Census Bureau Fact Sheet
What is the U.S. census?
Every 10 years, the government reports the number of people who live in the United States by conducting a count called the census. This count is required by the U.S. Constitution.
Why is the U.S. census count necessary?
Census data are used to determine the number of representatives your state receives in the U.S.
Congress, as well as your county’s representation in the state legislature. Government agencies
use the data to make funding decisions for more than $300 billion each year, including:
- Title 1 allocations
- College grant and loan programs
- Public transportation
- Road and community improvements
- Public health services and hospitals
- Neighborhood improvements
- Senior services
How is the 2010 Census taken?
- Census questionnaires are given to everyone living in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- The information is collected in two ways: by a questionnaire that is sent to every home, and through confidentiality-bound census workers who travel door-to-door.
Who should be counted?
Everyone! All children, babies, and adults who live in a household should be counted, regardless of
nationality, citizenship status, race, age, or gender.
Why are some people reluctant to be counted?
The U.S. Census Bureau believes these are the most common deterrents to census participation:
- Privacy: Some people are reluctant to give the government personal information.
- Confidentiality: Some people worry that the information they provide could be used against them. However, census information is completely confidential. It is never shared with other government agencies, including the IRS, any office of immigration, or the FBI. Sharing census data is a federal offense.
- Immigration and citizenship concerns: People may not want to draw attention to themselves. However, every person in every home should be counted as part of the census.
Census 2010 Guarantee
Posted by: | CommentsAs you are aware, between March and July of this year a new American national census will be conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. We understand you need to stay up-to-date with your census and GeoCoding data, and in light of this we have established a Census 2010 Guarantee for anyone purchasing pdCensus2000, pdGeoTIGER or pdSuite Master Collection during calendar year 2010:
January 1, 2010
THIS IS OUR GUARANTEE:
If you buy pdCensus2000 or pdGeoTIGER v1 this year, your full purchase price will be credited towards the purchase of the new Census 2010 version of the same database product – pdCensus2010 and pdGeoTIGER v2 respectively – when released. Your credit can be as much as the full purchase price of the new product.
Even better, if you buy pdSuite Master Collection this year, you receive both new Census 2010 version database products free of charge.
To acquire your Census 2010 Guarantee credit or free copies, simply contact us with your purchase information once you see the new version has been released. A reminder will also automatically be sent to you. You have until December 31, 2012 to claim your Census 2010 Guarantee credit or free copies.
Donald E. Fish, President/CEO
Peacock Data, Inc.
ADDITIONAL NOTICE: those who made their purchase prior to 2010 will receive a partial credit towards the respective Census 2010 releases. Contact us for complete details.
