Guides: Finding Data & Statistics: Population & Demographics

Population and Demographic Data

US Census Bureau Data
Source for population, housing, economic, and geographic data. Search by topic or by state, county, city/town, or zip code.
Esri United States datasets
The Esri United States datasets contain an array of Advanced Demographics from a wide range of statistical demographic and socioeconomic data sources (crime, commerce, and more) and data providers.
Statistical Abstract of the United States (1878-2012)
Comprehensive annual collection of statistics from all U.S. government agencies and select international and state statistics. Ceased publication in 2012.
Population Reference Bureau (PRB): United States Indicators
Demographers in PRB’s U.S. Programs have selected key U.S. indicators that can be viewed in map, tabular, and trend chart formats, by state and county. Use the indicator selection button above to select from the available indicators. Use the States button to select profiles by state.
Data USA
The datasets are presented with colorful visualizations. Users can copy, download or print content for your own use, and you can also include excerpts from Data USA, databases and multimedia products in your own documents, presentations, blogs, websites and teaching materials, provided that suitable acknowledgment of Data USA as source is given.

CIA World Factbook
The World Factbook provides basic intelligence on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, environment, communications, transportation, military, terrorism, and transnational issues for 265 world entities. Search by country. Within a country's profile, go to the "People and Society" section to view demographic data.
International Database - US Census Bureau
The International Data Base (IDB) was developed by the U.S. Census Bureau to provide access to accurate and timely demographic measures for populations around the world.
Eurostat
Eurostat is the statistical office of the European Union.
National Statistical Offices Websites: Compiled by UN
The United Nations Statistics Division, in its mission to promote the development of national statistical systems, has developed a central repository of country profiles of statistical systems. The country profiles include, among others, a brief history of the country's statistical system, legal basis, the statistical programme and much more
Population Reference Bureau (PRB): International Data
For more than 60 years, PRB’s World Population Data Sheet has been one of the most trusted sources for vital demographic data used by government leaders, policymakers, researchers, academics, and decisionmakers around the world. It offers the latest population, health, and environment indicators for more than 200 countries and territories.