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U.S. Census 2020 Files

Census 2020 Redistricting Data [Public Law 94-171]

The Redistricting data is derived from questions asked on the 2020 Census questionnaire and contains summary statistics on population and housing subjects for race, ethnicity (Hispanic or Latino origin), voting age, housing occupancy status and group quarters population down to the census block level. The redistricting data will be used to redraw legislative boundaries and boundaries of other jurisdictions that elect representatives using internal districts (counties, cities, schools, ports, and fire districts).

The files published here are from the 2020 Census Redistricting Data for both WA state and nation in several statistical software formats. Please check the Summary Level Hierarchy Chart for geographies included in the WA state and national files.  

 

Census 2020 Demographic and Housing Characteristics File (DHC)

The 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics File (DHC) includes detailed data tables on the following:

  • Subjects: Age, sex, race, Hispanic or Latino origin, household type, family type, relationship to householder, group quarters population, housing occupancy, and housing tenure
  • Lowest level of geography: Varies, with many tables at the census block level
  • Many of the DHC tables are also available for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTA) generalized representations of U.S. Postal Service ZIP Code service routes.
  • Data Table Guide Includes the list of tables, lowest level of geography by table, and table shells.
  • The 2010 Census Summary File 1 is the closest equivalent to the DHC. For information about these differences between these products, visit the DHC webpage.

The files published here for DHC files are complete datasets for WA state and nation in several statistical software formats. Please check the Summary Level Hierarchy Chart for geographies included in the WA state and national files.