Over 5,000 data items covering
all 3,142 counties in the United States. Many items provide several years of data. Sources
include Census Bureau, other government agencies and private organizations.
Online:
USA Counties 1998 (database)
when you just need data for one county.
CD-ROM: You can compare several counties; save
your results as plain text, HTML, database files or other popular file formats;
and graphically portray your findings using the fully integrated ESRI MapObjects LT mapping
and GIS software.
Order information--Price: $50. Add $25 shipping fee for international orders
(including Canada and Mexico). You may order by telephone (credit card or census deposit account payment only)
from Customer Services, Census Bureau (Phone: 301-763-INFO(4636); FAX:
888-249-7295 (toll-free) or 301-457-3842). If paying by check, send a check
payable to Commerce-Census to U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, P.O.
Box 277943, Atlanta, GA 30384-7943. For technical information please consult the Guide to the USA Counties CD-ROM
in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format. The letters PDF indicate a document is in the Portable
Document Format (PDF). To view file you will need the Adobe(R)
Acrobat(R) Reader which is available for free from the
Adobe web site.
Check out these other statistical reference products--
Statistical Abstract of the United States --The National Data Book
State and Metropolitan Area Data Book --Comprehensive data for states and metropolitan areas
County and City Data Book -- Data for all counties and cities with a population of 25,000 or more
State & County QuickFacts -- Quick, easy access to Census facts about people, business, and geography
MapStats -- Profiles with data from many Federal sources for your state and county
Send your comments/questions.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Administrative and Customer Services
Division,
Statistical Compendia Branch
Last Revised: March 16 2004