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Census 2000 (Reference Date 4/1/00). The Census Bureau conducted censuses in <br />the United States, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the <br />Northern Mariana Islands, and the United States Virgin Islands. Statistical data from <br />all of these censuses are available through American FactFinder. Census 2000 <br />gathered information on demographic, economic, housing, and social characteristics <br />of the population. General data was gathered from 100.0% of the population <br />(Summary File 1), and more specific data was gathered at a sample rate of 1 in 6 <br />(Summary File 3). This plan uses data from both summary files. <br /> <br />1990 Census (Reference Date 4/1/90). Several comparisons were made using <br />data available from the 1990 Census. The 1990 Census also helped to provide <br />historical information on which to base projections. <br /> <br />State of the Cities Data System (SOCDS), HUD. S©CDS provides data for <br />individual metropolitan areas, central cities, and suburbs in a comprehensive and <br />focused presentation. Its primary source of information is the U.S. Decennial <br />Census. <br /> <br />The Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) Data. CHAS data is <br />used by HOME and CDBG jurisdictions to prepare their consolidated plans. Census <br />2000 special tabulation data showing housing problems and the availability of <br />affordable housing is available through this site for states, counties, places, and <br />CDBG/H©ME jurisdictions. Its primary source of information is the U.S. Decennial <br />Census. <br /> <br />ERSl Business Information Solutions. ESRI specializes in reports and market <br />research data for business and housing. The primary source of the information used <br />is the U.S. Decennial Census. An ESRI-generated housing market report was used <br />to help project the five-year housing needs in this plan. <br /> <br />2004 State of Caring Report. Produced by the United Way of Lane County, this <br />community needs and assets study was scientifically drawn on an "every nth basis" <br />from current published telephone lists. 1,200 residents of Lane County were <br />interviewed. The survey was administered in March 2004. Many of the needs <br />identified in the report are also identified in this plan. The 2004 State of Caring <br />Report uses the Census 2000 to make comparisons. <br /> <br />Out of Reach 2004: A Report on Housing Affordability. The National Low- <br />Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) is an organization dedicated solely to end <br />America's affordable housing crisis. NLIHC produced a report called "Out of Reach" <br />using Census 2004 data and HUD income calculations. <br /> <br />Public Hearings and Forums. Public hearings and forums were held to receive <br />comments regarding community needs and implementation strategies. Comments <br />received generally supported the data and information gathered from other sources. <br /> <br /> <br />