American Factfinder
Features most commonly asked US Census
questions. Try the feature "Enter a Street Address", then
click "Explain Census Geography" to see how the Census
Bureau uses geographic types such as tracks, blocks, or
traffic analysis zones.
Bureau of the Census
Locate statistics for population, business,
geographic, and economic. Includes news and special topics
features.
Bureau of Labor
Statistics
The BLS is an independent national agency
that collects and analyzes labor economic statistics. The
data is supplied by the Current Population Survey and
Current Employment Statistics, which result form
collaboration between BLS and the Census Bureau.
County Business Patterns
Available from the U.S. Census Bureau,
Country Business patterns is an annual series providing
economic data by geographic area and industry. Data are
extracted from the Business Register, Annual Company Organization
Survey, Economic Census, Annual Survey of Manufactures,
Current Business Survey, administrative records of the
IRS, Social Security Administration and the Bureau of
Labor Statistics.
Current
Population Statistics
The CPS is conducted by the Bureau of the
Census for the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is a primary
source of information for the U.S. labor force. Most data
are available through FERRET (Federal Electronic Research
and Review Extraction Tool) which will send data requests to
users via e-mail. This is a good source for those interested
in examining economic indicators.
Data on the Net
University of California, San Diego.
Data on the Net is one of the most impressive
collection of social science data available on the Net.
Compiled and managed at the UCSD, data on the Net provides
access and links to many governmental and non-governmental
sources of demographic data.
FirstGov
First place to search for information about
and compiled by the federal government. Find contact and
statistical reports
Statistical
Abstract of the United States
An annual U.S. government publication
contains social and economic statistics for the US, as well
as selected international data. Locate tables for
population, vital statistics, education, energy, and
agriculture.
U.S. Census
Briefs 2000
Provide an analysis of population by race and other
demographics such as housing costs, education, and
geographical distribution.
U-Haul
PR -- U-Haul National Migration Trend Report
This report is based on internal data gathered from U-Haul
destination movement of rental trucks. A press release from
U-Haul PR web site is issued every mid-March.
White House Briefing Room
The White House Briefing Room is a good
source for locating popular economic and demographic
information from various government agencies. The SSBR
Demographic link is divided into four sections: Crime,
Demographic, Education, and Health Statistics.
Handbook of International Economic Statistics
Another title from the CIA, in PDF image
format. Provides comparative country tables of economic
statistics.
UN
Information Gateway (Yale)
This gateway to the United Nations
demographics and population information is made available by
Yale University. Included are links to population data sets
for all areas of the world, which are available for most
areas from 1960 to the present and can be downloaded by FTP.
U.S. Census
International Programs Center
Provides access to a wide variety of
international demographic data. The International Data Base
allows users to view data by country name, with a current
year and 2010 outlook.
World Bank
The WorldBank’s homepage has a link to “Data”
providing users with access to demographic information on a
wide variety of subjects including education, health,
income, life expectancy, mortality, population, and economic
information.
World Factbook (CIA)
Users can either select the first letter of
the country’s name or scroll down to select a country.
Demographic subjects include population, age, population
growth rate, birth and death rates, sex ratios, and literacy
rates, etc.
Zip Code look up for demographics and lifestyles
Community Information by Zip Code
Population, Education, Health, Environment,
Business, Political, brought to you our colleagues at CSU
Northridge Library.
ESRI Business
Information Solutions
Locate demographics and forecasts, using data and mapping
solutions.
Lifestyle Market Analyst
Consumer lifestyle statistics by metropolitan area.
MediaMark
Reporter (MRI+) CSUSM
authorized users only
Provides detailed consumer product purchasing and media
readership and viewer-ship. Data available for
national and regional areas.
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