Reference Shelf

Population Reports and Publications

American Community Survey (ACS) Demographic Profiles - Tabular and narrative profiles that present 2003 ACS data.
ACS Tool Kit - A collection of documents explaining how and why the survey is conducted, its benefits, and how to obtain additional information.
Census 2000 Basics (PDF - 634 KB) - The importance of the Census: what it is used for and why.
Census 2000 Briefs - Access analyses focusing on the most important aspects of Census topics as well as exploration of geographic distribution for each topic.
Census Bureau Publications - A resource guide to the programs and services of the U.S. Census Bureau.
The Decennial Censuses from 1790 to 2000 - A great historical resource about measuring America.
Demographic Profiles - Select "Census 2000 Profiles" to access profile reports for each state as well as a national summary.
Demographic Trends in the 20th Century (PDF - 3.3 MB)
Printed Reports - Select PHC 1-4 to access printable reports of Census information for each State as well as the nation.
Special Reports - View PDF reports providing in-depth analysis of Census 2000 population and housing topics, including geographic distribution, race, and ethnicity and immigration.
The U.S. in International Context (PDF - 519 KB) - Report on the United States in international context for the year 2000.

Other Useful Data and Statistics

County and City Data Book - Find data about your city or county.
E-Stats - Measuring the electronic economy.
FTP - Another way to download Census data.
Historical Census Data - Find data from censuses before 2000.
State and Metropolitan Area Data Book - One way to find data for states and their metropolitan areas.
Statistical Abstract - A source for data and statistics including some analysis on various demographic topics.
USA Statistics in Brief - A brief summary of some key statistics for popular topics.
World Population Rank by Country - A list of the countries of the world ranked by population.

Census Bureau Sales Catalog - Place an order with the Census, or request some of the free publications and releases.
Census Calendar - Ongoing communications events for the Census and its customers.
Genealogy Resources - A place to start looking for genealogical resources.
News Releases - A list of news releases about important census topics and discoveries.
RadioZone - Check out audio news and features for broadcast. You can listen to Profile America or our Spanish program Al Dia.
State Data Centers - Find out what your state has done with Census data.
U.S. Census Bureau Regional Offices - A guide including the locations of the U.S. Census Offices around the country.

Census Information Centers - Census Information Centers serve as repositories of census data and reports, making census information and data available to the public and the communities they serve.
Federal Depository Libraries - Federal Government publications and other information products are made available for free public use in Federal depository libraries throughout the United States.
First Gov - One-stop access to online Federal Government statistical resources.
International Statistical Data - Links to international statistical agencies.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. Last Revised: September 1, 2004

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