Census & Statistics
Gateways to Government Statistics | Quick Links by Topic | U.S. Census Information |
Historical Statistics and Genealogy
Related pages: Health Statistics and Demographics | Population and Demographics | New York State Statistics
Gateways to Government Statistics
- Statistical Universe
Indexes and abstracts statistical publications from the U.S. government from 1973, state and private sources from 1980, and documents from international organizations from 1983. Some of the information is available in full-text, other sources might be available through the ASI, ISI and SSI microfiche collections.
A tip sheet is available.
Fedstats
Links to statistics from more than 70 Federal agencies. Start with the site map. Features include a subject listing, agency links, regional statistics, and international statistics.-
- Stat-USA
Over 300,000 reports and statistical series of business and economic data.
- Statistical Abstract of the United States
Statistical compendium and primary reference source for U.S. statistics. Latest print edition is kept in Reference at the Bartle and Science Libraries. [HA206 .S8]
Statistical Resources on the Web (Documents Center)
Extensive gateway to state and federal statistics on the web.
- White House Briefing Room: Latest Federal Government Statistics
Economic Statistics (output; income; employment and earnings; production and business activity, prices; money, credit and securities market; transportation; international statistics)
- Social Statistics (crime, demographics, education, health)
Quick Links by Topic
- Education - National Center for Educational Statistics
- Health - National Center for Health Statistics, FastStats
- Criminal Justice and Crime - Bureau of Justice Statistics
- Employment and Occupations - Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Wages - Davis Bacon Wage Determination
- International Statistics - from the Census Bureau. Provides dates for national census and links to other national statistical agencies.
- International and Migration Statistics - from Binghamton University Libraries Virtual Reference Desk: Population and Demographics
U.S. Census Information
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U.S. Census Bureau
The Census Bureau collects, analyzes and disseminates data about the population and economy of the United States.
- American FactFinder
Primary source for decennial Census data, the Economic Census, annual Economic Surveys, and the American Community Survey.
- Census2000 Gateway - view data and reports pertaining to the latest Census
- Census data by street address
- Subjects A-Z provides easy access to data by topic
- State and County Quick Facts provides quick access to population, business and geography information
- Population and Household Economy Topics
- CenStats - a collection of popular databases, including: Building Permits, County Business Patterns, International Trade Data, PL 94-171 data, and US Counties.
The Economic Census & Related Programs
A brief description of the Economic Census and other major censuses taken by the Census Bureau with links to online data
Census2000 Basics
Explains the how the Census was done, and provides clarification of the data sets and geographic terms.
Census Index (created by Ohio State University Libraries)
Searchable database providing descriptions of Census publications from 1790 to 1997. Provides Sudoc numbers and URLs whenever possible.
Historical Statistics and Genealogy
- Census Bureau
- Availability of Census Records about Individuals
How to learn about one's family and local social and economic conditions at various times in history.
- Census Bureau: Genealogy
- Selected Historical Decennial Census Population and Housing Counts
- Statistical Abstract (1878-present). Also available in the Bartle Library [REF HA206 .S8]
- Bicentennial Edition: Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970 . Also available in the Bartle Library [REF HA .S82]
- Binghamton University has a limited run of the run of the Manuscript Census for the United States and New York State. For more information, consult the following guides:
For further genealogical assistance in the Broome County area, see:
- BU Libraries Genealogical Resources Guide
- The Broome County Public Library Genealogy and Local History Center