Guides: Government Information Resources: Censuses

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U.S. Census Bureau - Homepage
Access recent U.S. Census statistics, from population, housing, and poverty statistics to business statistics and much more! Start with Quick Facts for recent census data or within that, the Decennial Census page (2010). Also see separate gateways for 2000 census and the 1990 Census. Can't find what you need? Browse by subject.
American Factfinder
Recent population, housing, economic, and geographic data from the U. S. Bureau of the Census. See this helpful guide for using it from St. Mary's University.

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Easy access to demographic information about the United States, from 1790 to present. Premium edition features over 15,000 interactive data maps and reports from the U.S. census and other sources.

U.S. Census Reference Maps
Includes "a variety of map types that show the boundaries and names of geographic areas for which the Census Bureau tabulates statistical data."

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Easy access to demographic information about the United States, from 1790 to present. Premium edition features over 15,000 interactive data maps and reports from the U.S. census and other sources.

National Historical Geographic Information System
Provides, free of charge, aggregate census data and GIS-compatible boundary files for the United States between 1790 and 2010.
Serial Set Maps
Map images, records, and indexing for maps published in Reports and Documents of the 15th Congress, 1st Session through the 103rd Congress, 2nd session. Covers 1817-1994.