Research Guides: PS 135: American Public Policy: Census/Demographic Statistics

Historical Census Data

Census of Population and Housing: 1790-2010
From the U.S. Census Bureau, links are provided to recent data collections as well as older censuses. The older census data is in pdf.
Historical Statistics of the United States
Contains statistical information on every quantifiable dimension of American history, including population, work and welfare, economic structure and performance, governance, and international relations from colonial times to the present.
National Historical GIS
Has U.S. Census data from 1790-1960.
Statistical Abstract of the United States
This U.S. Census Bureau site has this annual publication online 1878-2012. Many of the earlier publications are in pdf.

More places to look

Administration on Aging Statistics
Contains statistical information on the older population (persons over 65 years of age) in the United States.
FedStats
Contains statistical information from over 100 U.S. Federal Government agencies. Subjects covered include economic and population trends, education, health care costs, aviation safety, foreign trade, energy use, farm production, and more.

U.S. Census Bureau

The United States Census Bureau is the place to go for current census data. The decennial census contains demographic information about the United States population. current data is based on the 2010 census. The site also provides access to earlier census data.