Racial and Ethnics Residential Segregation in the U.S.: 1980-2000

Data recently released from Census provide an opportunity to examine the extent of changes in racial and ethnic residential segregation in the last 2 decades.

1990 Census of Housing: General Housing Characteristics

Detailed statistics on units in structure, value and rent, number of rooms, tenure, and vacancy characteristics

Peer Review of Racial and Ethnic Residential Segregation in the U.S.

The Census Bureau established an independent peer review panel of five members, selected by the President of the Population Association of America.

Beyond Black and White

Whether greater racial and ethnic diversity in the United States is being accompanied by greater integration remains unclear.

Racial and Ethnic Residential Segregation in the U.S.: 1980-2000

We examine trends in five dimensions of segregation for African Americans, Hispanics, Asians and Pacific Islanders, and American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Housing Patterns Tables

The tables below contain data for 1980, 1990 and 2000, based on decennial census data.