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Mexico General Population Census 1960

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
8° Censo General de Población
Geography 
Mexico (MEX)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
06/1960 - 06/1960
Data type
Census:
  • De jure
  • Nationally representative
  • Subnationally representative
  • Urban-rural representative
Summary 

Censuses provide population numbers, household or family size and composition, and information on sex and age distribution. They often include other demographic, economic and health-related topics as well. The 1960 Mexico de jure census collected data through direct enumeration on the subjects of housing, household demographics, employment, education, migration, and fertility. Questions about daily food intake and footwear were also included. The census day was June 8, 1960.