Guides: Statistics: The United States Census

Unites States Census

U.S. Bureau of the Census
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data.census.gov
The latest platform for delivering interactive census data.
Historical census data for the U.S.
Data from 1790, when the housing and population census began.
Statistical Abstracts Series (U.S. Department of the Census)
Published from 1890 to 2012, the Statistical Abstract brought together basic statistics complied from a range of U.S. agencies. Find updates and, often, more detailed statistics, by referring to the specific source listed below each table. Scroll down the page to find special supplements, including Historical Statistics of the United States from 1610 to 1970.
U.S. Census Data Academy
Videos include brief quick start tips, longer webinars, both archived and upcoming announcements) and courses in finding and using census data. Also find one page help sheets and visualizations under Resources.