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General Statistics
The federal government collects and reports statistical information for a wide range of demographic and economic topics. You can search for collected information at http://www.fedstats.gov/. The White House has also prepared a compilation of frequently requested topics on their web site. The greatest source of demographic information can During each decade, the Census Bureau collects data on a variety of different subjects, including economic and business related, housing, and special demographic tabulations. See Subjects A to Z to locate the information you need. The Statistical Abstract of the United States is a compendium of statistics from a variety of government and other publications. Sometimes, information on best customers or target markets can be found within articles in newspapers and magazines. American Demographics is the primary resource for market research articles. Their web site provides snippets of information for free and full articles for a nominal fee. The Population Reference Bureau provides overviews of their studies at www.prb.org. Demographics by Geography: State, MSA and County
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Demographics by SubjectAgriculture and Forestry 1997 Census of Agriculture - statistical information about farms and farming (USDA). American Indians/Alaskan Natives Facts on the American Indian/Alaska Native Population - fact sheet and links to American Indian/Alaska Native data from the Census Bureau. Asians/Pacific Islanders Facts on the Asian/Pacific Island Population - fact sheet and links to Asian/Pacific Islander data from the Census Bureau. Blacks/African Americans Facts on the Black/African American Population - fact sheet and links to Black/African American data from the Census Bureau. Business & Economic Data 1997 Economic Census- business establishment data for the nation, states, MSAs, counties and cities. EconData.net- another webliography of economic related data sources. Computer and Internet Use Demographics
Crime Demographics
Education/Schools Demographics
Healthcare, Aging and Vital Statistics
Hispanic Demographics
Housing Demographics
Religious Affiliation and Attitudes Demographics
BLS statistics that are available by demographic category:Demographic Characteristics of the Labor Force (Current Population Survey)A monthly household survey provides comprehensive information on the employment and unemployment of the population classified by age, sex, race, and ethnic origin, as well as other characteristics such as educational attainment and veteran status. Geographic ProfileThe Geographic Profile of Employment and Unemployment contains some demographic information from the Current Population Survey for regions and divisions, 50 States and the District of Columbia. Consumer SpendingThe Consumer Expenditure Survey measures the spending habits of U.S. consumers and includes data on their expenditures, income, and demographic characteristics. Injuries and IllnessesDemographic details are available for both fatal and nonfatal occupational injuries along with information about the event producing the injury, the industry in which it occurred, and other details of the incident. Longitudinal Studies (National Longitudinal Surveys)This program provides information about many aspects of the lives and labor market experiences of six groups of men and women at multiple points in time, some stretching over several decades. Time Use
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