Census: United States
- data.census.gov This link opens in a new window
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Statistical population, housing, economic, and geographic data from the United States Census. Replaces American FactFinder.
- Census Data via IPUMS
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Samples of Census microdata (Census data at the individual level instead of aggregated by place or characteristic).
State Demography Offices
State demographers are excellent resources. Their web sites often provide customized access to local statistics from the Census and other surveys. Search also for state data centers or state libraries. Examples:
Censuses: Other Countries
- ProQuest Statistical Abstracts of the World This link opens in a new window
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Search the statistical abstracts of 40 countries at one time. Statistical abstracts provide a point of entry to the vast array of data available about countries, including census data.
- National Statistical OfficesLinks to each country's national bureau of statistics, maintained by the UN Statistics Division.
- National Statistical AgenciesSearch for the country name and 'statistics.' Most countries have a national statistical office (the US excluded), which will provide access to frequently used statistics.
- China Data Online This link opens in a new window
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Contains monthly and annual socioeconomic statistics at the national, province, county, and city-levels from China. Includes annual statistical yearbooks and industrial statistics. Carleton access is limited to the "China Statistics" portion only. Covers 1949 - current.
- Statistical Abstract of the United States (Print)Call Number: C 3.134: (shelved in the Government Documents section on 1st, with latest year in Ready Reference by the Research/IT Desk)
- China Statistical Yearbook Ref HA4631 .S83 2008
- France Statistical Yearbook Ref HA1213 .A4 2007
- (UK) Annual Abstract of Statistics Ref HA1122 .A33 no.144
International Historical Statistics by Call Number: Ref HA1107 .M5 1998ISBN: 0230005144Publication Date: 2007-11-19- Africa, Asia & Oceania, 1750-2000 Ref HA4675 .M552 2003
- The Americas, 1750-2000 Ref HA175 .M55 2003
- Europe, 1750-2000 Ref HA1107 .M5 2003
- IPUMS InternationalSample public use microdata for censuses of over 100 countries. Consult the samples list to see what is included.
