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Censuses
 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 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 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 Census in Schools
This site provides state U.S. Census information "especially for younger students." Click on a state to find data on population (including numbers of 8-12 year-olds), geography, and selected businesses (such as toy stores and amusement parks). Also includes teaching materials, reference material (such as fact sheets about Census 2000 and a history of data collection in the U.S.), and related items. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/dmd/www/teachers.html Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Apr 28, 2009 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 CensusTools
A collection of free Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to download for recording census data. Includes forms for all federal U.S. Census data, some state censuses, Canadian, English, Irish, and Scottish censuses, and special topics such as "the 1890 Surviving Veterans and Widows Schedule." http://censustools.com/ Topics: Business, Families, Federal (U.S.) Government, History, Hobbies, People, People, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Statistics Last updated Sep 20, 2005 County Business Patterns
"This annual series includes a separate report for each State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and a U.S. summary. The divisions of the economy covered are agricultural services, forestry, and fisheries; mining; contract construction; manufacturing; transportation and other public utilities; wholesale trade; retail trade; finance, insurance, and real estate; and services." Information available back through 1993. In PDF (requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader). http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/cbptotal.html Topics: Business, Industries, Statistics Last updated Apr 29, 2005 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 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 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 Minority Links
Quick links to the latest U.S. Census "data on racial and ethnic populations in the United States." Features browsable facts and statistics on Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaska Native populations in the United States. From the U.S. Census Bureau Public Information Office. http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/hotlinks.html Topics: Business, Federal (U.S.) Government, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Statistics Last updated Jan 13, 2004 Social Explorer
This site "provides easy access to demographic information about the United States, from 1940 to 2000," by featuring "thousands of maps and hundreds of reports with thousands of variables." Includes interactive census maps (showing population, age, race, occupation, and other factors) and related reports. Additional features are available for a fee. http://socialexplorer.com/ Topics: Statistics Last updated Jul 2, 2008 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 Survey of Business Owners (SBO)
"The Survey of Business Owners (SBO), formerly known as the Surveys of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (SMOBE/SWOBE), provides statistics that describe the composition of U.S. businesses by gender, Hispanic or Latino origin, and race." Find reports and data from the 2002 surveys (most released in 2006), and from the past two surveys (1997 and 1992). From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/econ/sbo/index.html Topics: Business, Labor, Statistics Last updated Sep 22, 2009 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 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 United States Census 2000: Geographic Changes for Census 2000 + Glossary
Information and accompanying glossary on the "changes related to the geographic entities for which Census 2000 provides data." From the United States Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/tiger/glossary.html Topics: Business, Federal (U.S.) Government, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Statistics Last updated Nov 10, 2004 United States Census 2010
Official page compiling material for the U.S. Census in 2010. Includes basics about the U.S. Census, which occurs every 10 years. Includes a FAQ, news releases, and other announcements about activities related to the Census. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://2010.census.gov/2010census/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Statistics Last updated Apr 20, 2009 USA Counties Data Files
This collection, released in March 2008, provides downloadable files containing U.S. Census data on counties. Some of the subject areas include agriculture, banking, crime, Hispanic or Latino population, income and poverty, veterans, vital statistics, and water usage. Includes tips for downloading and using the data, which is available in Excel and zip files. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/support/USACdata.html Topics: Statistics Last updated Apr 3, 2008 We the People: American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States
February 2006 United States Census 2000 special report about American Indian and Alaska native groups. Features data about size of population, age, household types, languages spoken, educational attainment, labor force participation, occupations, earnings, poverty rate, home ownership, and living on tribal lands for the following tribal groupings: Apache, Cherokee, Chippewa, Choctaw, Creek, Iroquois, Lumbee, Navaho, Pueblo, Sioux, Alaskan Athabascan, Aleut, Eskimo, and Tlingit-Haida. Opens directly into a PDF document. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/prod/2006pubs/censr-28.pdf Topics: Native Americans, Statistics Last updated Feb 14, 2006 |
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