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Population
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 65+ in the United States: 2005 
 This U.S. Census Bureau report "[provides] a picture of the health and socioeconomic status of the aging population." It features data on population size and growth, changes in age composition, housing, income, poverty rates, life expectancy, diseases, states with the highest aging population, patterns of migration, and many other topics. Opens directly into a PDF file. Commissioned by the National Institute on Aging (NIA). http://www.census.gov/prod/2006pubs/p23-209.pdf Topics: Seniors, Statistics Last updated Mar 15, 2006 AgingStats.gov: Federal Interagency Forum on Aging Related Statistics
This website provides access to statistics on aging compiled from several federal government agencies, including indicators such as population, economics, health status, health risks and behaviors, and health care. Includes reports, downloadable charts and tables, links to member agencies, and related material. http://www.agingstats.gov/agingstatsdotnet/main_site/default.aspx Topics: Senior Health, Statistics Last updated Sep 4, 2009 The Almanac of Hunger and Poverty in America, 2007
National and state data on hunger and poverty, covering topics such as unemployment rates, poverty rates of children and seniors, and food insecurity and poverty rankings of states. Also includes an overview of the U.S. food bank network, narratives on federal nutrition programs, and related background material. From the hunger relief organization Feeding America, with statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau and other federal agencies. Formerly called America's Second Harvest. http://feedingamerica.org/our-network/the-studies/hunger-almanac-2007.aspx Topics: Food & Cooking, Poverty, Statistics Last updated Feb 23, 2009 American Communities Project
Using 2000 census data, "these pages offer information and analyses of how the racial and ethnic composition of metropolitan areas has shifted in the last ten years, and how increasing diversity is experienced at the level of local neighborhoods." From Brown University's Initiative in Spatial Structures in the Social Sciences. http://www.s4.brown.edu/S4/projects.htm Topics: Black Resources, Housing, Social Science, Statistics Last updated Jan 11, 2006 American FactFinder
Uses Census Bureau data--population, housing, economic, and geographic--to create tables, reports, and maps down to the census block level. Data sets are listed by program area (census or survey) and year. Site includes community profiles; data on age, education, income, and race; home values, ownership, and mortgage information; and information on foreign trade, governments, and housing starts. Searchable by keyword or place name. Includes tutorials and a glossary. http://factfinder.census.gov/home/saff/main.html?_lang=en Topics: Business, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Federal (U.S.) Government, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Social Science, Statistics Last updated Nov 24, 2003 California Latino Demographic Databook, 3rd Edition: 2004
Selected census information (most from the 2000 Decennial Census) taken from the California Latino Demographic Databook, 3rd edition, designed "to provide a comprehensive overview of the most significant social and demographic aspects of the Latino population." From the University of California, Berkeley. http://ucdata.berkeley.edu/project_record.php?recid=23 Topics: Social Science, Statistics Last updated Jun 29, 2009 Census 2000 Data Access and Use
The "value of the Census 2000 Data Access and Use Web page is that it is organized for and from the perspective of the data user....adding data access and application perspectives that 'sit outside' of the Census Bureau." The site was created by an "econometrician and former Census Bureau official." http://www.proximityone.com/cen2000.htm Topics: Business, Federal (U.S.) Government, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Social Science, Statistics Last updated Apr 29, 2003 Census 2000 Results for Washington State
Presents results of the 2000 census in Washington state. Offers summaries and detailed profiles of demographics at the state, county, city, and American Indian reservation level. Includes summary data tables, Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) files, and the 1990 profiles. Also includes race and ethnicity details, geographical information, data tables, maps, charts, and "Understanding Census 2000" briefs. Does not provide access to individual household records. From the State of Washington Office of Financial Management. http://www.ofm.wa.gov/census2000/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Social Science, Statistics Last updated Mar 14, 2005 Census 2000: Your Gateway to Census 2000
Data from the 2000 United States census available here includes summary tables focusing on age, sex, households, families, and occupied housing units; general demographic profiles; and redistricting data for state legislature redistricting and congressional apportionment. There is also a schedule of release dates for additional data, a directory of regional and local sources for Census 2000, lesson plans and other material for classrooms use, and information on how the census is taken. http://www.census.gov/main/www/cen2000.html Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Lesson Plans, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Social Science, Statistics Last updated Dec 30, 2002 Census Atlas of the United States
This publication, based on the 2000 U.S. census, is "the first comprehensive atlas of population and housing produced by the Census Bureau since the 1920s. The Census Atlas is a large-format publication about 300 pages long and containing almost 800 maps. ... A variety of topics are covered in the Census Atlas, ranging from language and ancestry characteristics to housing patterns and the geographic distribution of the population." From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/censusatlas/ Topics: Statistics Last updated Feb 4, 2008 CensusScope
"CensusScope is an easy-to-use tool for investigating U.S. demographic trends. ... CensusScope is designed for generalists and specialists." Includes charts, maps, and ranking for national, state, metro, and county data from the 2000, 1990, and 1980 censuses (and sometimes earlier). Browsable from many data entry points. From the Social Science Data Analysis Network (SSDAN) at the University of Michigan. http://www.censusscope.org/ Topics: Business, Federal (U.S.) Government, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Social Science, Statistics Last updated Aug 3, 2006 Centenarians in the United States
"This report focuses on the characteristics of those people identified as centenarians in the 1990 Census of Population and Housing for the United States." Some of the data topics include population by sex, age, race, and Hispanic origin, number of projected centenarians (2000-2050), educational attainment, marital status, poverty status, and disability status and living arrangements. From the U.S. Census Bureau. Opens directly into a PDF file. http://www.census.gov/prod/99pubs/p23-199.pdf Topics: Senior Health, Statistics Last updated Sep 10, 2007 Generation X Speaks Out on Civil Engagement and the Decennial Census: An Ethnographic Approach
This 2003 study provides information and data based on 2000 census questions related to civic involvement addressed to blacks, Afro-Caribbean immigrants from Haiti and Jamaica, American Indians, Southeast Asians, Hispanics, and non-Hispanic white Americans, all of whom were born between 1966 and 1980. Includes information about education, income, core values and issues, involvement in the community, and related matters. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/pred/www/rpts/Generation%20X%20Final%20Report.pdf Topics: Communities & Groups, Society & Social Science, Statistics Last updated Jan 4, 2006 GeoHive: Global Statistics
Contains statistics "on the human population and Earth in general. The main kind of data you can find here is on the population of regions, countries, provinces and cities ... [and] statistics on economic factors like wealth, infrastructure and more." Includes rankings, charts, and selected historical and projected statistics on population. From a hobbyist using statistics from official sources. http://www.geohive.com/ Topics: Social Science, Statistics Last updated Nov 11, 2006 Historical Census Browser
"The data presented here describe the population and economy of U.S. states and counties from 1790 to 1960." Start with one of the decennial census pages, and then select the variables you want to view. Data is initially displayed by state. County data can be displayed by selecting any or all states from the state display. From the Geospatial and Statistical Data Center, University of Virginia. http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/collections/stats/histcensus/ Topics: Business, Federal (U.S.) Government, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Social Science, Statistics Last updated Nov 10, 2004 International Committee on Supercentenarians: Official Tables
This site features "tables [that] describe the known Supercentenarians as maintained by the Los Angeles Gerontology Research Group on a world-wide basis." A supercentenarian is defined as "a validated human centenarian who has attained the age of 110 years or more." Also includes a list of recent deaths and related tables. Provided by the Gerontology Research Group. http://www.grg.org/Adams/Tables.htm Topics: Senior Health, Statistics Last updated Sep 5, 2006 International Data Base (IDB)
A computerized database "containing statistical tables of demographic, and socio-economic data for 227 countries and areas of the world." Combines data from country sources (especially censuses and surveys) with IPC's estimates and projections to provide information dating back as far as 1950 and as far ahead as 2050 (the amount of information available for each country may vary.) Includes data such as: population, vital statistics, migration, fertility, literacy, ethnicity, religion, languages, and labor force. From the U.S. Census Bureau's International Programs Center. http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/idb/ Topics: Social Science, Statistics Last updated Feb 20, 2009 Living Together: A New Look at Racial and Ethnic Integration in Metropolitan Neighborhoods
In this 2004 report, the authors analyzed the changing racial and ethnic populations in America's 10 largest metropolitan areas, comparing data from the 1990 and 2000 censuses. They concluded that "the emergence of more mixed-race communities, especially those with growing Hispanic and Asian populations, calls out for examining how policy might foster racial and ethnic integration, and encourage positive social outcomes in an increasingly diverse society." Includes tables and charts. From the Brookings Institution. http://www.brookings.edu/reports/2004/04demographics_fasenfest.aspx Topics: Social Science, Statistics Last updated Sep 2, 2008 A Look at the Population Density of the United States
This high school lesson plan focuses on population density, "the term that describes the number of individuals occupying an area in relation to the size of that area." Topics include the use of population density maps and U.S. Census Bureau data. Part of the Xpeditions project of the National Geographic Society. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/01/g912/density.html Topics: Lesson Plans, Statistics Last updated Jun 22, 2006 Mapping Census 2000: The Geography of U.S. Diversity
"Each page features county-level detail for the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Each page also includes a small state-level map for a simplified view of the population theme. The Census 2000 data in this report are based on the U.S. Census Bureau Redistricting (PL 94-171) Summary File....Use of this source limits the report themes to total population, race and ethnicity, and population under age 18...." http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/atlas.html Topics: Business, Federal (U.S.) Government, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Social Science, Statistics, U.S. Maps Last updated Oct 4, 2004 Multiracial Populations
This website contains health information concerning multiracial populations, which it defines as "people who belong to two or more of the federally designated racial categories." Provides statistics, material on 10 leading causes of death, data on health disparities in multiracial populations, and links to related government and nongovernmental websites. From the Office of Minority Health & Health Disparities (OMHD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/omhd/Populations/Multiracial.htm Topics: Society & Social Science, Statistics Last updated Oct 19, 2007 Population Reference Bureau (PRB)
Contains articles, reports, and statistics related to population worldwide. Topics include the environment, AIDS, aging, education, family planning, gender, health, poverty, mortality, policy, and race. Includes charts and graphics, and a glossary of related terms. Also available in Spanish and French. Searchable and browsable. http://www.prb.org/ Topics: Families, Poverty, Senior Health, Social Science, Statistics, Women's Health Last updated Nov 1, 2004 School District Demographics System
"Access to school district geographic and demographic data" from the 2000 and 1990 United States censuses. Data may be compared between districts and states. From the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) of the U.S. Department of Education. http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/sdds/ Topics: Education, K-12 Education, Maps, Social Science, Statistics, U.S. Maps Last updated May 8, 2007 Social Science & Government Data Library
Selected data from the 1970, 1990, and 2000 United States censuses, including summary files, redistricting data, and race and ethnic data. From the University of California, Berkeley. http://sunsite3.berkeley.edu/GovData/info/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Social Science, Statistics Last updated Feb 17, 2007 State and County QuickFacts
"Quick, easy access to facts about people, business, and geography" at the national, state, and county levels. "People Facts" include recent population estimates; racial, age, and gender breakouts; high school and college graduates; households; and children under the poverty level. "Business Facts" include retail sales, minority- and women-owned businesses, and building permits. from the U.S. Census Bureau. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/ Topics: Business, Federal (U.S.) Government, Finance, Geography, Poverty, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Social Science, Statistics Last updated May 17, 2005 State of the Cities Data Systems (SOCDS)
"The SOCDS provides data for individual Metropolitan Areas, Central Cities, and Suburbs," including demographic and economic statistics, employment, county business patterns, FBI crime data, and local building permits. Definitions of criteria, methodologies, and statistically defined areas are provided. http://socds.huduser.org/ Topics: Economics, Housing, Social Science, Statistics Last updated Jul 13, 2002 The Two or More Races Population: 2000
This brief examines Census 2000 data about the "Two or More Races population," people who chose more than one of the six race categories. This Census was the "first decennial census that allowed individuals to self-identify with more than one race." Features a map showing geographic distribution, cities with the largest Two or More Races population, Hispanic and Latino origin data, and more. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/prod/2001pubs/c2kbr01-6.pdf Topics: Society & Social Science, Statistics Last updated Oct 25, 2007 U. S. Census Bureau
The most comprehensive for current U.S. demographic data. Includes the nation's population, housing, business and manufacturing activity, international trade, farming, and state and local governments. There are links to U.S., state, and international statistical resources. http://www.census.gov/ Topics: Business, Federal (U.S.) Government, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Social Science, Statistics Last updated Dec 30, 2002 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features Special Edition: Hurricane Season Begins
"The north Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and lasts through November. ... This edition of Facts for Features spotlights the number of people living in areas that could be most affected by these acts of nature." Provides statistics about past hurricanes, population of states in the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal areas, and related topics. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/013534.html Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Statistics, Weather Last updated Apr 20, 2009 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features Special Edition: Oldest Baby Boomers Turn 60!
Facts and statistics about aging baby boomers. "In 2006, the oldest of the baby boomers, the generation born between 1946 and 1964, will turn 60 years old." Includes demographics of the Boomers, geographic distribution, the most popular baby names in 1946, social behavior of Boomers, and more. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/006105.html Topics: Communities & Groups, Social Science, Statistics Last updated Dec 14, 2005 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: 300 Million
To spotlight the occasion of the U.S. population reaching 300 million in 2006, "the Census Bureau steps back in time by comparing contemporary life and statistics to those in the time periods in which the nation reached other noteworthy population milestones in 1967 ... and in the year 1915." Includes comparisons of population, education, life expectancy, prices (gasoline, milk, postage stamps, and more), earnings, and other data. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/007276.html Topics: Social Science, Statistics Last updated Aug 14, 2006 U.S. Census Bureau Question & Answer Center
Browse and search through hundreds of questions and answers about population, demographics, and more. Sample topics include housing, education, employment, and health. Users can also ask questions and save answers; registration (free) required for these features. https://ask.census.gov/cgi-bin/askcensus.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php Topics: Business, Federal (U.S.) Government, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Social Science, Statistics Last updated Nov 2, 2004 U.S. Census Bureau: American Community Survey
This "is a new nationwide survey designed to provide communities a fresh look at how they are changing." It plans to "provide estimates of demographic, housing, social, and economic characteristics every year for all states" and cities and counties with more than 65,000 people. Site includes details about the survey, information about using the survey data (including definitions), and data and ranking tables. Searchable; data browsable by geographic area. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/acs/www/ Topics: Social Science, Statistics Last updated Feb 6, 2005 U.S. Census Bureau: Grandparents and Grandchildren
Compilation of demographic data and reports on grandparents and grandchildren, from the Current Population Survey, Decennial Census (2000 and 1990), American Community Survey, and other sources. Covers grandparent-maintained families and estimates about fertility and grandparents. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/grandparents.html Topics: Families, Statistics Last updated Sep 6, 2007 U.S. Census Bureau: Race Data
Compilation of U.S. Census data on race, including American Indian, Hispanic origin, Asian and Pacific Islander, and Black populations. Also provides interracial data tables (on interracial couples and mixed-race households), and related Federal Register notices. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/race.html Topics: Social Issues, Statistics Last updated Jun 20, 2007 UNdata
This website "brings [United Nations] UN statistical databases within easy reach of users through a single entry point ... Users can now search and download a variety of statistical resources of the UN system." Search across all databases, or use advanced search to select specific sources, years, and regions of the world. Includes a glossary. From the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). http://data.un.org Topics: Statistics Last updated Apr 22, 2008 UNFPA
"UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the world's largest international source of funding for population and reproductive health programmes." The site provides information about programs with purposes such as preventing HIV infection and making motherhood safer, publications such as the "State of World Population," and country profiles with statistical information. Searchable. Available in several languages. http://www.unfpa.org/public/ Topics: International Governments, Regions of the World, Social Issues, Social Science, Statistics, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Women's Health Last updated Sep 24, 2009 We the People of Arab Ancestry in the United States
This March 2005 "report provides a portrait of the Arab population in the United States, and discusses some of the largest groups within this population at the national level. It is part of the Census 2000 Special Reports series that presents several demographic, social, and economic characteristics collected from Census 2000." Opens directly into a PDF file. From the U.S Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/prod/2005pubs/censr-21.pdf Topics: Social Science, Statistics Last updated Mar 16, 2005 World Population Data Sheet
This site "contains the latest population estimates, projections, and other key indicators for more than 200 countries, including births, deaths, natural increase, infant mortality, total fertility, life expectancy, urban population, HIV/AIDS prevalence, contraceptive use, GNI PPP per capita, land area, and population per square mile." Also available in French and Spanish. Produced by the Population Reference Bureau (PRB). http://www.prb.org/Publications/Datasheets/2008/2008wpds.aspx Topics: Families, Health, Social Science, Statistics, Women, Women's Health Last updated May 23, 2009 World Population Trends
This United Nations site contains the 2000 population count for most of the countries in the world, as well as other files on world population growth, milestones, estimates to 2050, demographic impact of HIV / AIDS, ageing statistics, oldest-old (on how many people are over 80, 90 and 100, etc.), South to North migration flows, and child mortality estimates, among others. http://www.un.org/popin/wdtrends.htm Topics: International Governments, Social Science, Statistics, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 15, 2002 |
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