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* If using Census Tract home ownership data from the U.S. Census Bureau, it largely will come from one of two programs - either the Decennial Census or the American Community Survey. Data from the Decennial Census is an actual count collected once every ten years. | * If using Census Tract home ownership data from the U.S. Census Bureau, it largely will come from one of two programs - either the Decennial Census or the American Community Survey. Data from the Decennial Census is an actual count collected once every ten years. | ||
* Data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey at Census Tract geographies is based on a survey sent to a sample, or subset of the population. Because the sample size is fairly small, data collected over a five-year period are combined and presented as "five year" data. Users of the American Community Survey should exercise caution when using and communicating with this data. The Census Bureau provides [https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/guidance.html guidance for data users on its website]. | * Data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey at Census Tract geographies is based on a survey sent to a sample, or subset of the population. Because the sample size is fairly small, data collected over a five-year period are combined and presented as "five year" data. Users of the American Community Survey should exercise caution when using and communicating with this data. The Census Bureau provides [https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/guidance.html guidance for data users on its website]. | ||
* Parcel level data on ownership is available through the Allegheny County Office of Property Assessment. By looking at properties with a homestead exemption and by comparing the property address with the owner's address, data users can get an up to date and comprehensive picture of home ownership in the County. Details for using the property assessment data in this way are available in the Regional Data Center's [https:// | * Parcel level data on ownership is available through the Allegheny County Office of Property Assessment. By looking at properties with a homestead exemption and by comparing the property address with the owner's address, data users can get an up to date and comprehensive picture of home ownership in the County. Details for using the property assessment data in this way are available in the Regional Data Center's [https://wiki.tessercat.net/wiki/Allegheny_County_Property_Assessment_Data_User_Guide Allegheny County Property Assessment User Guide]. | ||