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Description

Social Explorer attempts to analyze visually U.S. demography through interactive maps and data reports.

Leads To:

1) Maps cover population, sex, race, income, family structure, marital status, group quarters, education, and housing for the indicated geographies.

Years
Geographies Covered
2000 Census tracts, zip code tabulation areas (ZCTAs), places (cities and villages), and block groups.
1970-1990 Census tracts.
1940-1960 Census tracts and counties.

Additional specialized maps cover:

  • New York City, 1910-2000 by race.
  • Los Angeles, 1940-2000 by race.
  • Queens, NY 1905-2000 by population density.

2) Statistical tables for the 2000 census covers the:

  • United States
  • States
  • Counties
  • County subdivisions (cities and towns)
  • Census tracts
  • Block groups
  • Places (cities and villages)
  • Zip code tabulation areas

Data for the 1940-1990 censuses deal with the nation, states, counties, and census tracts.

Searching Tips:

1) Maps:

  • On the home page, click on “Maps” along the top bar or “Interactive Data Maps Go to Maps” in the center of the page.
  • Select “Census: Maps & Reports United States 1940 ? 2000.”
  • Zoom into the part of the nation you are attempting to map, or type the name of a place or an address in the find box.
  • Choose from among the 3 options on the right hand side bar to develop thematic maps.
  • Click the “report” icon and follow instructions to create statistical reports.

2) Statistical Tables:

  • Click on “Reports” along the top bar of the home page.
  • Select the appropriate census.
  • Select the relevant geography and click “Next.”
  • Select the relevant subject and click “Show Result.”

For more searching tips, see the guide " Social Explorer - Creating Census Maps & Statistical Tables" [PDF]

Dates Covered

Most information covers 1940-2000.

Print Counterpart

Decennial Population and Housing Censuses Guide ( Jack McGeachy --North Carolina State University)
http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/guides/popcensus/
A decade by decade guide to decennial census reports.

Selected Historical Decennial Census Population and Housing Counts
http://www.census.gov/population/www/censusdata/hiscendata.html
Reproduces PDF copies of publications issued between 1790 and 2000.

Check the Libraries Catalog for census documents available in the University Libraries. UB has all printed publications issued since the 1960 census, and selected paper copies of earlier materials.

Microfilm copies of all publications between 1790 and 1950 are in the ASL Media Center at MicFilm HA 195 U5 1975.
Consult the Bibliography and Reel Index: A Guide to the Microfilm Edition of the United States Decennial Census Publications, 1790-1970 for reel numbers.
Lockwood Reference Z7554 U5 R47 1975
ASL Media Center Z7554 U5 R47 1975

Related Databases

· American FactFinder (U.S. Bureau of the Census)
http://factfinder.census.gov
Provides access to a wide variety of census databases including:
  • 1990 and 2000 Censuses of Population and Housing
  • American Community Survey (ACS) . ACS will provide annual statistics for most decennial census variables that until now were only available every ten years.
  • Annual Population Estimates
  • Economic Census
  • Annual Economic Surveys

· County and City Data Books (Bureau of the Census data available through the University of Virginia)
http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/collections/stats/ccdb/
Provides access to editions published since 1944. Statistics summarize key census data for all cities having populations at least 25,000, and all counties.

· Historical Census Browser (Bureau of the Census data available through the University of Virginia)
http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/collections/stats/histcensus/
Retrieve selected historical census statistics covering 1790-1960 for the nation, states, and counties.

· Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (University of Minnesota. Minnesota Population Center)
http://www.ipums.umn.edu/
Download or extract public use microdata samples (PUMS) data covering 1850-2000. Consult Public Use Microdata Samples (PUMS) ( http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/asl/guides/busdoc/census/pums.html ) for a description of PUMS statistics.

· National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS) (University of Minnesota. Minnesota Population Center)
http://www.nhgis.org/
The NHGIS Data Finder covers the “Modern Census of Population and Housing” (1970-2000); historical censuses (1790-1960); special and supplemental reports for 1980 and 1990; and County Business Patterns (1970-2003).

The NHGIS Shape Finder provides boundary files covering 1790 through 2000 for application with GIS software. Geographies include states, counties, census tracts, metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs)/consolidated MSAs, and primary metropolitan statistical areas (PMSAs).

· State & County QuickFacts (U.S. Bureau of the Census)
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/
Retrieve current population and economic statistics for the nation, states, and counties.

Access Notes

Off-Campus Access to Libraries resources requires a UBITName and password.

Contact

Edward Herman