Census Data & Demographics

Information from official and non-official periodic enumeration of the U.S. and other populations, including related demographic data and reports.

Resources in this category:

Adherents.com
http://www.adherents.com/

"Adherents.com is a growing collection of over 30,000 adherent statistics and religious geography citations -- references to published membership/adherent statistics and congregation statistics for over 2,500 religions, churches, denominations, religious bodies, faith groups, tribes, movements, ultimate concerns, etc... We present data from both primary research sources such as government census reports, statistical sampling surveys and organizational reporting, as well as citations from secondary literature which mention adherent statistics."

American FactFinder
http://factfinder.census.gov/

"American FactFinder is a new data access and dissemination system that provides useful facts and information about your community, your economy, and your society. The system will find and retrieve the information you need from some of the Census Bureau's largest data sets." Search or browse for information about states, cities, counties, and other communities of varying sizes.

Australian Bureau of Statistics World Wide Web Information Service
http://www.abs.gov.au/

"The Australian Bureau of Statistics is Australia's official statistical organisation. We assist and encourage informed decision-making, research and discussion within governments and the community, by providing a high quality, objective and responsive national statistical service. This site has information about the ABS, the main statistical features of many current publications, and other summary statistics." Updated daily, the site contains statistical information on Australia and its population, economy, and industries.

Australian Statistics on the Internet
http://www.nla.gov.au/oz/stats.html

Links to information about Australian statistics, including organizations and journals. Part of the National Library of Australia Internet Subject Lists project.

Bureau of the Census
http://www.census.gov/

As the "Factfinder for the Nation," the Bureau of the Census collects data about the people and economy of the United States and produces a wide variety of statistical data products. This Web source includes the Statistical Abstract of the United States, TIGER files, Trade Statistics, and an up-to-date population clock. The 1990 Census Data Lookup is now available from which you can get a whole slew of census data in a variety of formats.

CDC WONDER
http://wonder.cdc.gov/

The CDC WONDER--Wide-ranging ONline Data for Epidemiologic Research-- homepage states, "WONDER provides a single point of access to a wide variety of reports and numeric public health data." This includes 40 text-based and numeric databases. Public-use available datasets available on WONDER include information on, "mortality (deaths), cancer incidence, HIV and AIDS, behavioral risk factors, diabetes, natality (births), census data and many other topics."

Census Bureau Economic Information
http://www.census.gov/econ/www/

"Highlights from the latest U.S. Economic Indicators, Agriculture, Manufacturing and Construction, County and City Data Book, County Business Patterns, Statistics of U.S. Businesses, Current Industrial Reports, Economic Data Programs Overview, Economic Census and Surveys, Governments, Income and Poverty, International trade, Research, Statistical Abstract of the United States, Data Access Tools, Browse our FTP site for Economic Data."

City Population
http://www.citypopulation.de/

"On these web pages, you'll find statistics and maps about the population of the major agglomerations of the world. (An agglomeration is a "central city and neighboring communities linked to it by continuous built-up areas or many commuters"). For many countries, information about the population of their administrative areas and the principal cities is provided."

City Town Info
http://www.citytowninfo.com/

Search for information on any place in the United Sates. Find out who lives there, what services available to residents. Anything and everything on what is good about the city and what is bad. Also has state information including population, flags and size.

County and City Data Book
http://www.census.gov/statab/www/ccdb.html

Includes a number of tables describing aspects of population of the 77 largest cities of the United States, such as ranking in population and land area, minority population, median rent, public transportation.

Current Population Survey
http://www.bls.census.gov/cps/cpsmain.htm

"The Current Population Survey (CPS) is a monthly survey of about 50,000 households conducted by the Bureau of the Census for the Bureau of Labor Statistics.... The CPS is the primary source of information on the labor force characteristics of the U.S. population.... Estimates obtained from the CPS include employment, unemployment, earnings, hours of work, and other indicators. They are available by a variety of demographic characteristics including age, sex, race, marital status, and educational attainment. They are also available by occupation, industry, and class of worker. Supplemental questions to produce estimates on a variety of topics including school enrollment, income, previous work experience, health, employee benefits, and work schedules are also often added to the regular CPS questionnaire."

Data & Statistics
http://www.cdc.gov/node.do/id/0900f3ec8000ec28

This page is a gateway to the CDC's vast collection of public health statistics. Links are indexed by topic and also by key resources. Statistics come from various levels of aggregation: national, state, local.

DataPlace
http://www.dataplace.org/

A housing and demographic data source covering communities, regions, and the nation. Provides data sets from multiple sources as well as tools and guides to analyzing and interpreting data. Users have access to maps, area profiles, charts and tables, and how-to guides.

The Electronic Map Library
http://geogdata.csun.edu/library.html

The Electronic Map Library contains a number of digital maps portraying statistical census information for several metropolitan areas in the United States (as well as a national overview.) Most maps offer a demographic display of the following census categories: Population and Race, Citizenship, Income, Poverty, and Adult Educational Attainment. The site is particularly strong on Californian cities, but also includes some large cities in other states.

ERSys - Earth Resource System
http://www.ersys.com/

"Using maps, charts, reports, and relevant links, Ersys covers over 1300 US cities with detailed information on demographics, environmental factors, economic indicators, housing stats, media (newspaper, television, and radio), schools, transportation, local contacts, and much more!"

FedStats: One Stop Shopping for Federal Statistics
http://www.fedstats.gov/

"More than 70 agencies in the United States Federal Government produce statistics of interest to the public. The Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy maintains this site to provide easy access to the full range of statistics and information produced by these agencies for public use. FedStats' major features include: An 'A to Z' index that provides direct access to detailed data listings in 275 categories; A keyword search capability that enables users to search Web sites linked to FedStats; 'Fast Facts' links, which allow users to visit either the Federal Statistics Briefing Rooms or an on-line version of the most frequently requested tables from the Statistical Abstract of the United States; An 'Agencies' heading that allows users to link to the Web sites of Federal statistical agencies, or select from a menu of predetermined key words for those agencies; A 'Programs' heading that offers 14 groups of agency data program summaries, in areas ranging from agriculture to transportation; A 'Regional Statistics' heading that offers data that is broken down into geographic areas -- frequently at State or county levels; and Links to agency contacts, press releases, and government statistical agencies outside the United States.

How Much Information?
http://www.sims.berkeley.edu/research/projects/how-much-info...

"This study is an attempt to estimate how much new information is created each year. Newly created information is distributed in four storage media – print, film, magnetic, and optical – and seen or heard in four information flows – telephone, radio and TV, and the Internet. This study of information storage and flows analyzes the year 2002 in order to estimate the annual size of the stock of new information contained in storage media, and heard or seen each year in information flows. Where reliable data was available we have compared the 2002 findings to those of our 2000 study (which used 1999 data) in order to identify trends – recognizing that 1999-2002 were years of relatively low economic activity. The 2000 study is located on the Web at http://www.sims.berkeley.edu/how-much-info/. Note that this – the 2003 study – has revised certain of the 1999 estimates when we have found new and better data sources."

Infonation
http://www.cyberschoolbus.un.org/infonation/info.asp

"InfoNation is an easy-to-use, two-step database that allows you to view and compare the most up-to-date statistical data for the Member States of the United Nations. In this first menu, you can select up to seven countries. Then, you can proceed to the data menu where you will be able to select statistics and other data fields." You can get statistics on geography, economy, population, and social indicators.

Money: Best Places to Live
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2006/

This site profiles America's 300 largest metro areas. Money's Best Places search engine allows one to search a database in order to find the best places to live, work or play. Search by city name or by a combination of nine factors, including: weather, economy, housing, health, education, crime, transportation, leisure, arts and culture.

National Archives and Records Administration
http://www.archives.gov/

Includes a comprehensive list of archival information maintained by various branches of the Federal government, as well as online exhibits, educational material, and information about programs and events sponsored by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

National Statistics: The Official United Kingdom Statistics Site
http://www.statistics.gov.uk/

"This site contains the latest comprehensive range of official UK statistics and information about statistics as well providing free access to a selection of recently released publications in downloadable pdf format. Our site is organised around themes to help you find things more easily. Themes are a simple way of classifying the huge variety of official statistics produced. They resemble chapters in a book. There are 13 separate themes, and each theme deals with a distinct and easily recognisable area of national life. The site also includes a soon-to-be-expanded selection of the latest economic indicators. This table will be refreshed as soon as possible after the release of new figures." Includes basic and advanced search features.

1988 and 1994 County and City Data Books
http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/ccdb/

Select from a huge range of variables including births, deaths, population, households, income, labor force, veterans, trade, banks, votes cast for president and more to produce customized reports at the state, city and county level.

Population Reference Bureau
http://www.prb.org/

"The Population Reference Bureau is the leader in providing timely and objective information on U.S. and international population trends and their implications. PRB informs policymakers, educators, the media, and concerned citizens working in the public interest around the world through a broad range of activities..." The site features population statistics from around world, including regional and topical information, quick facts, and in-depth analyses. A glossary of population terms is included, as is information for ordering PRB's publications.

Population Reference Bureau Country Statistics and Reports
http://www.prb.org//?Section=PRB_Country_Profiles&Template=/...

This resource replaces the PopNet web site. PRB's country pages provide quick access to essential information on population, health, and the environment for over 200 countries. On each page, you'll find a fact sheet with demographic, health, and other development indicators, selected PRB reports or articles, and links to key sources of information, including the most relevant searchable databases on international development." PRB can also be displayed in Spanish and French.

Population Reference Bureau Datafinder
http://www.prb.org//datafind/datafinder3.htm

"This searchable database from the Population Reference Bureau contains current data for 95 demographic variables on more than 220 countries, 28 world regions and sub-regions, the world as a whole, the UnitedStates as a whole, and the separate U.S. states."

Population Reference Bureau Datafinder - United States Data
http://www.prb.org/datafind/prjprbdata/wcprbdata7.asp?DW=DF&...

This database gives you searchable population and health demographics and statistics for the United States. It is a subpage of the Population Research Bureau Datafinder resource, and replaces a former site called AmeriStat. You may search by state, geographic areas within the state, and population and health variables. Specific characteristics of population, education, health, labor force and community, economic security, housing, and family structure are searchable. The site is available in French and Spanish as well.

6 billion Human Beings
http://www-popexpo.ined.fr/english.html

This site is the online version of an interactive museum exhibit at the Musee de l'Homme in Paris, France. It features Shockwave-driven interactive facts about the world's population, its growth, and questions for the future.

Social Explorer
http://www.socialexplorer.com/pub/maps/home.aspx

Interactive maps and data reports of demographic information in the United States from 1790 to the present. Compiled by experts.

Social Gerontology & the Aging Revolution
http://WWW.Trinity.Edu/~mkearl/geron.html

A very thorough resource which categorically considers information related to seniors, provides a brief paragraph or two of information then gives a list of links. The site itself also includes graphs and charts showing population distributions of seniors and other census data.

Social Science Data Analysis Network
http://www.ssdan.net/

"The Social Science Data Analysis Network makes the latest US census surveys and demographic trends accessible to educators, policymakers, the media, and students at all levels."

Social Statistics Briefing Room
http://www.whitehouse.gov/fsbr/ssbr.html

"The purpose of this service is to provide easy access to current Federal social statistics. It provides links to information produced by a number of Federal agencies. All of the information included in the Social Statistics Briefing Room is maintained and updated by the statistical units of those agencies." Includes crime, demographic, education and health statistics.

Statistical Abstract of the United States
http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/

Contains a collection of statistics (over 1400 tables and graphs!) on social, economic, and international subjects. In addition, the Abstract is your guide to sources of other data from the Census Bureau, other Federal agencies, and private organizations. Web source contains statistics in brief and frequently requested tables.

Statistical Resources on the Web
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/stats.html

"Meta-index to statistical web sites and individual statistical publications arranged by broad subject category from the University of Michigan Documents Center." Subjects covered include: agriculture; business and industry; consumer; cost of living; demographics; economics; education; energy; environment; finance and currency; foreign economics; foreign governments; foreign trade; U.S. government finances; health; housing; labor; military; politics; science; sociology; transportation; weather. Nicely annotated.

Statistical Sites on the World Wide Web
http://www.bls.gov/bls/other.htm

Links to government statistical agencies in the United States and in several dozen countries around the world.

Statistics Canada
http://www.statcan.ca/start.html

"Statistics Canada is the primary source of statistical information about Canada, comparable to the U.S. Census Bureau. Stat Can's Internet site has been available since February 1994, and provides comprehensive demographic, economic and social information in both textual and data format."

U.S. Census Bureau International Database
http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/idbprint.html

"The International Data Base (IDB) is a computerized data bank containing statistical tables of demographic and socio-economic data for 227 countries and areas of the world." Data goes back as far as 1950. See the introductory page to find general information about the database and to view graphs and other pre-aggregated data on world population.

U.S. Gazetteer
http://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/gazetteer

Look up places in the United States by name or zip code, then get a detailed map or census data.

U.S. State Fact Sheets
http://www.ers.usda.gov/statefacts/

"The [United States Department of Agriculture] State Fact Sheets contain information on: Population, Per-capita income, Earnings per job, Poverty rate, Total number of jobs, Unemployment rate, Percent employment change, Farm & farm related jobs, Top export commodities, Farm characteristics, and Farm financial indicators."

United Nations Population Information Network
http://www.un.org/popin/

Contains information about World population trends and Regional Population Information and Networking.

United States Bureau of the Census Main Data Bank
http://www.census.gov/main/www/subjects.html

Main publications and datafiles from the Census Bureau of the United States.

United States Bureau of the Census Statistical Briefs
http://www.census.gov/apsd/www/statbrief/

Statistical briefs are succinct 2- to 4-page reports issued occasionally and providing timely data on specific issues of public policy. Presented in narrative style with graphs, the reports summarize data from demographic surveys of the U.S. population. Other statistical briefs describe the nation's economic activity and are prepared by the Census Bureau's Center for Economic Studies. These Briefs are a series of documents that present information of current policy interest. They may include data from businesses, households, or other sources. All statistics are subject to sampling variability, as well as survey design flaws, respondent classification errors, and data processing mistakes. The Census Bureau has taken steps to minimize errors, and analytical statements have been tested and meet statistical standards. However, because of methodological differences, use caution when comparing these data with data from other sources. Briefs for 1993 to 1996 are available on the site; beginning in December, 1996 they were renamed Census Briefs and are available as PDF Files.

United States Historical Census Data Browser
http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/census/

"The data presented here describe the people and the economy of the US for each state and county from 1790 to 1970." Each decade is searchable by various demographic and economic characteristics.

The World Gazetteer
http://www.gazetteer.de/

"This site provides information about current population of countries, their administrative areas, cities and towns as well as images of the current national flags." Includes place names in non-Roman scripts which can be displayed in unicode-capable browsers.