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Demography & Population Research
 Websites presented in alphabetical order AAAS Atlas of Population and Environment 
 The site provides "maps and graphics that quantify and illustrate many of the issues, and text that lays out the broader links between population dynamics and the environment and places them within their historical perspective." Topics include natural resources, land use, atmosphere, waste and chemicals, ecosystems, and biodiversity. Also includes case studies on specific regions. Searchable. From the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). http://atlas.aaas.org/ Topics: Environment, Social Science Last updated Jun 6, 2004 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 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 City Populations: The Largest Cities of the World
World presents cities and agglomerations with one million or more inhabitants, Countries has population information, in some cases down to towns with more than 500 people (Greenland), generally of towns more than 20,000. Info contains an explanation of the abbreviations used. Population density is provided for hectares. Resource links are given. Also available in German. http://www.citypopulation.de/ Topics: Social Science Last updated Jul 19, 2000 Gallup: Religion
Collection of results of Gallup polls with religious themes, such as religious identification, church attendance, religious freedom and tolerance, and social issues such as abortion and stem cell research, and religion in the context of news and current events (such as economic recession and political affiliations of presidential candidates). Also includes analyst insights on some topics. Archive goes back to 2005. From Gallup. http://www.gallup.com/tag/Religion.aspx Topics: Religion, Social Science Last updated Apr 13, 2009 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 Global Bird Populations Face Dramatic Decline in Coming Decade, Study Predicts
This news release from Stanford University describes a December 2004 study that predicts "ten percent of all bird species are likely to disappear by the year 2100, and another 15 percent could be on the brink of extinction." The site provides an overview of study results (island birds, scavengers, and fish-eaters are particularly at risk), and links to related sites. http://www.stanford.edu/dept/news/pr/2004/pr-Birds-0112.html Topics: Animals, Social Science Last updated Dec 22, 2004 Greater New Orleans Community Data Center
For New Orleans neighborhoods, "this site contains easy to use Census 2000 data -- this includes households without cars, poverty, age of housing stock and other demographics relevant to the impact of Hurricane Katrina." View maps showing elevation, poverty levels, racial segregation, and other factors. Also includes data on 10 Greater New Orleans parishes from the Census and other state and federal agencies, and links to related sites. http://www.gnocdc.org Topics: Black Resources, Hurricane Katrina, Social Science, U.S. History By Place Last updated Sep 5, 2005 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 Historical Estimates of World Population
World population estimates from 1950 back to 10,000 BC from eight sources. Prepared by the U.S. Bureau of the Census. http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/worldhis.html Topics: Social Science Last updated Nov 28, 2001 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 International Species Information System (ISIS): Finding Animals Using Species Holdings
Find the holdings of hundreds of zoos, aquariums, and other institutions for many wild animal species held in captivity. Each entry provides the institution's address as well as the animal's natural geographic range, the number of resident males and females, and the number of births. Browsable by common name or taxonomic (Latin) name. ISIS is an international nonprofit organization supporting species conservation and preservation. Note: Site is slow to load. https://app.isis.org/abstracts/abs.asp Topics: Animals, Environment, Social Science Last updated Mar 30, 2006 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 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 North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS)
"A long-term, large-scale, international avian monitoring program initiated ... to track the status and trends of North American bird populations. ... Following a rigorous protocol, BBS data are collected by thousands of dedicated participants along thousands of randomly established roadside routes throughout the continent." Coordinated by the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Wildlife Research Center of the Canadian Wildlife Service. http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbs/ Topics: Animals, Birds, Hobbies, Outdoor Recreation, Regions of the World, Social Science, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jun 25, 2005 Peopling North America: Population Movements & Migration
A historical overview of migration to and within Canada, the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean from Europe, Asia and Africa. The "demographic, economic, cultural, and political nature of major movements" are examined. The glossary (under Sources ) has very detailed definitions. Produced by the Applied History Research Group at the University of Calgary. http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/migrations/ Topics: Emigration & Immigration, Regions of the World, Social Science Last updated Oct 14, 2002 PopClocks
The estimated population of the World and the United States--right now! From the U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division. http://www.census.gov/main/www/popclock.html Topics: Social Science Last updated Nov 18, 2003 Popline
This site is "the world's largest database on reproductive health, containing citations with abstracts to scientific articles, reports, books, and unpublished reports in the field of population, family planning, and related health issues." Search or browse by topic such as adolescent pregnancy, contraceptive security, and AIDS prevention. Maintained by the INFO Project at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health/Center for Communication Programs and funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). http://db.jhuccp.org/ics-wpd/popweb/ Topics: Reproductive and Sexual Health, Social Science Last updated May 6, 2009 Population (World)
How many of us are there? View data from the present, and compare with the population dating back to 1970, and projected through 2037. http://www.ibiblio.org/lunarbin/worldpop Topics: Social Science Last updated Jul 31, 2005 Population Action International (PAI)
PAI works "to advance universal access to family planning and related health services, and to educational and economic opportunities, especially for girls and women ... to improve the lives of individual women and their families, while also slowing the world's population growth and helping preserve the environment." The site includes factsheets and news on public policy and family planning, legislation, and specific environmental concerns. Searchable. http://www.populationaction.org/ Topics: Education, Environment, Families, Health, Social Issues, Social Science, Women's Health Last updated Apr 24, 2005 Population Connection
Population and environmental resources such as news, curriculum materials, legislative updates, publications listings, position papers, and excellent population and demographic links. Formerly the Zero Population Growth site. http://www.populationconnection.org/ Topics: Environment, Social Science Last updated Mar 24, 2004 Population Estimates
Contains national, state, county, city, town, and metropolitan area population estimates. Includes "demographic components of change (births, deaths, and migration)," and "estimates by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin." Features data for Puerto Rico, maps, graphs, and historical information. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/popest/estimates.php Topics: Social Science, Statistics Last updated Sep 11, 2004 Population Index on the Web
"Population Index is the primary reference tool to the world's population literature. It presents an annotated bibliography of recently published books, journal articles, working papers, and other materials on population topics. This website provides a searchable and browsable database containing 46,035 abstracts of demographic literature published in Population Index in the period 1986-2000." Site includes a user's guide and list of sources. From the Office of Population Research, Princeton University. http://popindex.princeton.edu/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Social Science Last updated May 12, 2004 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 Population Research Center
"The Population Research Center at NORC [National Opinion Research Center] and the University of Chicago ... is an interdisciplinary research center designed to facilitate high-quality population research conducted by its researchers — economists, sociologists, and other population scientists." The site features browsable discussion papers (on topics such as education, marriage, and racial equality), information about and data from research projects and surveys, and related links. Note: Some data files require special programs or conversion. http://popcenter.uchicago.edu/ Topics: Education, Social Science Last updated Oct 26, 2009 Resources for Methods in Evaluation and Social Research
This site contains annotated links to how-to information on the tools of social research: "surveys, focus groups, sampling, interviews, and other methods." Sections include research ethics, methods, policy analysis, and statistical data. From the International Consortium for the Advancement of Academic Publication (ICAAP), Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada. http://gsociology.icaap.org/methods/ Topics: Social Science Last updated Jun 23, 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 Sierra Club Population Policies
Contains the official text of various Sierra Club policies related to population growth and its effect on the environment. Covers adopted policies related to immigration, birth control, and the need for population control in both the United States and other countries. http://www.sierraclub.org/policy/conservation/population.pdf Topics: Environment, Families, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Social Science, Women's Health 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 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 SticiGui: Statistics Tools for Internet and Classroom Instruction With a Graphical User Interface
This site features an online textbook written for an introductory university class in statistics for business, social science, or liberal arts. Topics include tables, percentiles, histograms, measures of location and spread, multivariate data, association and correlation, and regression. Also includes a glossary of statistical terms, an online calculator, and related material. From the University of California, Berkeley. http://oz.berkeley.edu/~stark/SticiGui/ Topics: Social Science Last updated May 16, 2007 Survey and Policy Research Institute (SPRI)
SPRI is a research unit at San Jose State University that provides consulting services to business, government, civic, and political organizations, and produces survey reports on California state and national issues. The site features survey results on topics such as the 2006 California governor's race, approval ratings for President Bush in California, and consumer confidence. Includes consumer confidence reports back to 2002 and reports on other topics back to 2004. http://www.sjsu.edu/spri/ Topics: Social Science, Statistics Last updated Oct 12, 2006 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: 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 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 Upper Skagit Bald Eagle Festival & The Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center
"Every year thousands of people visit the Upper Skagit River Valley in Northwestern Washington State to watch one of the largest wintering bald eagle populations in the continental United States." This site features information on the annual bald eagle festival (including driving directions and map), event listings for the interpretive center, bald eagle facts, eagle viewing areas, and statistics from the annual eagle count along the Skagit River. http://www.skagiteagle.org/ Topics: Birds, Geography, Hobbies, Holidays and Observances Individually, Outdoor Recreation, Recreation, Social Science, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Water Last updated Aug 25, 2004 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 in the Balance
Companion to a 2004 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) NOVA program with "stories from India, Japan, Kenya, and China, ... [that] gives an up-to-date global snapshot of today's human family, now numbering 6.3 billion." The site includes essays, transcripts of interviews with human population experts, photos, and interactive features, such as information about human numbers through time and a demographics game. Also includes a teacher's guide and links to related sites. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/worldbalance/ Topics: Environment, Photograph Collections: Regional, Social Science Last updated Jun 21, 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 to 2300
This 2004 report provides human population projections to 2300 for the world, its nations, and its major areas. Includes tables, graphs, and detailed analysis and essays on the projection process and results. From the Population Division of the United Nations' Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Opens directly into a PDF document. http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/longrange2/WorldPop2300final.pdf Topics: Social Science, Statistics Last updated Dec 20, 2004 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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