Statistical Data and Information: Census Materials

Censuses are an important potential source of information about individuals, households, and communities located in the United States within the last 200 years. This tutorial was created with the express purpose of helping individuals with little or no previous census research experience to learn how to effectively search and utilize the U.S. Federal Census schedules.

Learn how to find and use Census data for your everyday uses, including informing your business planning, supporting grant proposals and research projects, planning of local schools and hospitals, and much more! Whether you’re looking for economic or demographic data, Census Bureau educational resources can teach you how to get what you need for your various projects.

The Census uses some specific geographic terminology, which you should understand if you are going to search for Census data.

QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.

The Economic Census provides a detailed portrait of the Nation's economy once every five years, from the national to the local level.

An annual series that provides subnational economic data by industry, the series is useful for studying the economic activity of small areas; analyzing economic changes over time; and as a benchmark for statistical series, surveys, and databases between economic censuses. Businesses use the data for analyzing market potential, measuring the effectiveness of sales & advertising programs, setting sales quotas, and developing budgets. Government agencies use the data for administration & planning.

Contains a collection of statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States at the State and metropolitan area lev

The State and Local Area Web site allows online access to the data provided by the Statistical Abstract supplement publications, State and Metropolitan Area Data Book and County and City Data Book. The electronic version provides more current data as well as source links which allow the user to access additional data not included in Census Bureau publications. Also provided are links to additional statistical resources which are not included in the publications.