LibGuides: * Data and statistics: U.S. Census Data

Census Data Online

U.S. Census - Explore Census Data tool
Provides access to detailed tables and maps for population, housing, and businesses.
Economic Census
Economic Statistics for U.S., states, metro areas, counties, and cities. Published every five years (2002, 2007, 2012, etc.) for every industry (NAICS).
Zip Code Statistics
CensusScope.org
Census 2010 data presented in such a way that it can be understood by the novice user. Included are charts and trends, maps, population rankings and information on segregation

Historic Census Data

In addition to the links below, often an advanced google search of the Census website is useful. Simply search Google for your key terms along with site:census.gov.

Censuses - Topic Guide
A guide from the Center for Research Libraries (CRL) highlighting their collection of census information
Census of Population and Housing (1790-2000)
Data tables with population and housing data from decennial census.
FreeDemographics
Demographic data, market insights, interactive maps, detailed summary and comparison reports, and fast access to U.S. Census data sorted by geographies and demographic characteristics.
HathiTrust
Digitial library with full-text copies of census materials.
Historic Census Reports
Census of Population and Housing from the Decennial Census 1790-2010
Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970
Index of Census Questions
Index of questions as on the census form 1790-2010.
Measuring America: The Decennial Censuses from 1790 to 2000
This report includes the census questionnaire and instructions for each census and individual census histories are also provided.
National Archives
Full-text resources and links for data 1790-current census.
National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS)
Database of census data 1790-present
New York State Data Center
Historic Economic Census and Population and housing census data. Population data available for at the county, city, town, and village level.
Statistical Abstracts (1878-2012)
Social, political, and economic statistics for the U.S.

Apps, Tools, & Data Visualization

Census Infographics & Visualizations
An interactive visualization of data from the 2010 decennial census.
Censtats Databases
find quick tables on things like state and county population and business data, building permits, international trade data and housing data.
DataFerrett
A data analysis and extraction tool to customize federal, state, and local data
OnTheMap
a web-based mapping and reporting application that shows where workers are employed and where they live. It also provides companion reports on age, earnings, industry distributions, race, ethnicity, educational attainment, and sex.