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Demographic Surveys
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Census Finder: A Directory of Free Census Records 
 Over 30,000 links to census information. Primarily containing sites with U.S. data, the site also has some links to Canada, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. (Not all areas of the countries covered are represented.) Types of sites include county/parish/province archives, message boards, and maps. Other features include a guide to historical museums in the United States and a section for Native American information. Advertising may obscure the free content, but it's there and worthwhile. http://www.censusfinder.com/ Topics: Families, History, Hobbies, Statistics Last updated Feb 6, 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 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 PolicyMap
PolicyMap is a "geographic information system which allows you to easily create custom maps, tables, and charts" on topics such as "demographics, real estate, crime, money & income, jobs, education, energy, and public investments." Requires free registration to access many services; other services (such as for data uploading) require a fee. From the Reinvestment Fund. http://www.policymap.com/ Topics: Statistics Last updated Jun 4, 2008 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 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 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: 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 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 We the People: Asians in the United States
"This report provides a portrait of the Asian population in the United States and discusses the eleven largest detailed Asian groups at the national level, for example: Asian Indian, Cambodian, and Japanese. 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 document. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/prod/2004pubs/censr-17.pdf Topics: Statistics Last updated Dec 26, 2004 We the People: Hispanics in the United States
"This report provides a portrait of the Hispanic-origin population in the United States and discusses some of the Hispanic or Latino 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 document. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/prod/2004pubs/censr-18.pdf Topics: Statistics Last updated Dec 26, 2004 |
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