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Census Research: Census Research: Getting Started

Exploring the United States Census

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United States Census
The largest repository of demographics and statistics for and about the United States.

Explore Census Data This link opens in a new window
Data covering the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Island areas. Includes, population, economic, housing, and geographic information. Coverage: 2000 - present.

For instructions on how to use search and use census data, click here.

United States Census Bureau - American Community Survey
The ACS collects data on an ongoing basis, January through December, to provide every community with the information they need to make important decisions. They release new data every year, in the form of estimates, in a variety of tables, tools, and analytical reports.

Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new window
Data sets and statistical sources from the United States government covering American history, demographics, and census data.
Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
Digitized maps and census data related to demographic information in the U.S. Coverage: 1790 - 2000. Limited to three simultaneous users.

Economic Census
The Economic Census is the U.S. Government's official five-year measure of American business and the economy. It is conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, and response is required by law.

Featured Resource: SimplyAnalytics

SimplyAnalytics This link opens in a new window
A mapping application that creates thematic maps and reports using demographic, business, and marketing data. To access, first create a personal workspace.
Limited to 10 simultaneous users.

SimplyAnalytics gives you the ability to seamlessly map census data.

Featured Resource: Quick Facts

Quick Facts

QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more