Census Data
The US Census is the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy. They collect data through the Decennial Census of Population and Housing, Economic Census, Census of Governments, American Community Survey and other programs.
- Explore Census Data This link opens in a new windowAmerican FactFinder is the primary tool to access data published by the Census Bureau. AFF allows you to access data from many Census Bureau sources: 2000 and 1990 Decennial Censuses, the Economic Censuses and the American Community Survey.
- Census Quick Factsquick and easy access to selected statistics collected by the U.S. Census Bureau through the American Community Survey. Detailed demographic and economic statistics are available every year for the nation's communities and their people.
- Current Population SurveyThe Current Population Survey (CPS), sponsored jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), is the primary source of labor force statistics for the population of the United States.
- ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new windowThe ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States is the authoritative, comprehensive and current summary of statistics on the social, political and economic conditions of the United States.
Historical Census data
State & County QuickFacts - Basic statistics for all states, counties and cities over 25,000 based on latest data available
Data Books - State and Local Areas (U.S. Census Bureau) - National Data Book - Online access to the data provided by the State and Metropolitan Area Data Book and County and City Data Book
StatsAmerica - StatsAmerica provides actionable data for economic analysis to use in developing metrics, grant writing and strategic planning.
(TAMU only) - Social Explorer provides easy access to demographic information about the United States from 1790 to the present.
· Decennial Census of Population, 1790-2020 (U.S. Census Bureau)
Uexplore/Dexter software - has some Decennial Census Data for 2010, 2000, 1990, and 1980
· Historical Census Browser (Univ. of Virginia) 1790-1960
Database to access census tables of data from ICPSR.
· Statistical Abstracts 1878-2012
Available in PDF format.
· Measuring America: the Decennial Censuses from 1790 to 2000
US Public Use Microdata
Census Microdata Overview describes the various public use microdata (PUMS) products that are companions to the population and housing summary files produced either from Census 2000 or from the American Community Survey (ACS). This page gives information meant to be helpful in making the decision about which product to use.
Additional assistance (and data access) is provided through the Census Research Data Center for individuals with longer term research projects (as access does necessitate proposals and approvals).