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General Information About the Census
Census data is collected every 10 years so the most current is the 2000 Census. Both population and housing characteristics
are reported in a vast array of data elements or variables. Some of the variables include:
- Age
- Ancestry
- Education
- Family Composition
- Gender
- Housing--rented and owned
- Marital status
- Race
Demographic information is reported by a wide variety of political and geographic areas including:
- United States and regions
- States
- Counties
- Cities
- Towns (called places)
- Metropolitan Areas:
- Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) one city of 50,000 population or more and surrounding counties.
- Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Areas (CMSAs) made up of several cities (i.e. Cleveland--Akron)
- Primary Metropolitan Statistical Areas (PMSAs) Individual components of CMSAs
- and Small Areas designated by the Census:
- Tracts
- Block groups
- Blocks
U.S. Census Data on the Web
- Census 2000 Gateway
- Search the 2000 population census files. FTP census data sets.
- Connect directly with:
- Summary File 3
- Demographic Profiles
- Summary File 2
- Summary File 1
- Redistricting Data
- Resident Population
- Congressional Apportionment
- American Fact Finder
- Loads of tables and data from both 1990 and 2000 censuses.
- Link to this resource to create a variety of maps, including TRACT MAPS.
- Search by street address or a variety of topics.
- Includes tutorials, glossaries, and help.
- Census Home Page
- This site is loaded with all sorts of demographic data and maps. Search for topics or major census files. Download or print
tables of data.
- Select State and County Quick Facts
- Connect to Income and Poverty Reports
- Find the latest economic indicators
- Search or browse subjects A-Z
- County and City Data Book, 2000
- This wonderful tool is mounted at the Census Bureau and includes numerous data items for states, counties, and cities. A great
resource when comparing several geographic areas.
- 1988 and 1994 County and City Data Books
- This site was created by Fisher Library at the University of Virginia. This resource provides access to the 1944 through 2000
County and City Data Books.
- Statistical Abstract of the United States,2007
- The handbook of data. Statistical Abstract is published annually and is available in both hard copy and online.
- United States Historical Census Data
- This site was created by University of Virginia. The data presented here describe the people and the economy of the US for
each state and county from 1790 to 1960.
- Uniform Crime Reports
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation has mounted Crime in the United States volumes in pdf format. Access to 1995 - 2006 editions.
- FedStats
- Search for data by keyword or area across more than 100 statistical federal agencies.
Canadian Census Data on the Web
- Canada's Census Gateway
- Allows you search for places and provinces. Includes a number of variables in tables. Includes links to 1990 and 2001 Census
data, and the 2006 census data as it's released.
Census Information in the Documents Stacks
- County and City Data Book, 2000.
C 3.134/2:C 83/2/2000 DOCUMENTS REFERENCE
Compilation of data for all states, counties, cities over 25,000, and places over 2,500.
- 2006 County and City Extra
- REF HA 203 .C88 2006 REFERENCE DESK
- Similar to County and City Data Book in content and format. Published by Bernan.
- Historical Statistics of the United States
- C 3.134/2:H62/1789-1970 DOCUMENTS REFERENCE
- Data from Colonial times through 1970.
- Statistical Abstract of the United States
- C 3.134: yr. REFERENCE DESK
- Annual compilation of statistics. Excellent footnotes and index.
- Uniform Crime Reports: Crime in the United States
- J 1.14/7: yr. REFERENCE DESK
- FBI reports for crime in all cities and towns.
Citing Government Documents
Government Documents can be difficult to cite. The citation elements vary slightly from those elements generally cited. It
is often useful to consult a style guide that is specific for government documents.
- Uncle Sam- Brief Guide to Citing Government Publications, University of Memphis
- Step by step guide to citing government publications based on the Citing Government Information Resources style guide written by Diane Garner and Diane Smith.
- This site has easy to follow explanations and plenty of examples.
- Citation Guides
- The Documents Center at the University of Michigan provides links to a number of citation manuals.
- Citation Guides for Electronic Documents
- Created and maintained by IFLA (The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions)
- DocsCite
- Automatic documents citation program provided by Arizona State U. Libraries
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- Select your citation format (i.e. APA, MLA)
- Select your document format (i.e. print, internet, cd)
- Type in the citation elements (i.e. title, publishing date)
- The site formats the citation elements for you in the style you selected.
Getting Help
You can stop by the Jerome Library Research and Information Desk. This service desk is open most of the hours that the library
is open. See Library Hours for an exact listing, including holidays and intersessions.
If you have a brief question that can be answered over the phone, call the Research and Information Desk at 372-2362.
For online assistance: Ask-A-Librarian
If you feel you need in depth assistance, you can call Mrs. Parmer at 372-7826 or email her parmer@bgnet.bgsu.edu and schedule a consultation.
You are also welcome to visit the Documents Department Office (Room 140) Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and talk
to the Documents staff.
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