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Race and Ethnicity in the Census
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Race and Ethnicity in the United States: 2010 Census and 2020 CensusAn interactive data visualization to identify trends for the nation, state, and county.
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Pew Research Center: Hispanic Trends ProjectPew Research Center is a nonpartisan organization that conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, and media analysis.
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What Census Calls Us: A Historical TimelineThis graphic displays the different race, ethnicity and origin categories used in the U.S. decennial census, from the first one in 1790 to the latest count in 2020.
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How the U.S. Hispanic Population is Changing2017 Pew Report summary of Hispanic population trends back to 1980.
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2015 National Content Test: Race and Ethnicity Analysis ReportEmpirical research that contributes to the planning for the content of the 2020 Census race/ethnicity question(s).
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What to Know About the Citizenship Question the Census Bureau is Planning to Ask in 2020March 2018 Pew Research Center Report
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Data Gem Video: How to Access Race Data on data.census.gov (4 minutes)Discover how to find population totals and characteristics across race groups using the advanced search on data.census.gov.
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DATA GEM: How Can I Access Data about Race and Ethnic Diversity from the 2020 and 2010 Census?Census Bureau uses a diversity index to measure the probability that two people chosen at random in a given area will be from different race and ethnic groups.
Statistical Databases
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data.census.gov (Explore Census Data) This link opens in a new windowU.S. Census Bureau’s new platform to access detailed tables and maps for population, housing, economic, and geographic data from the Census of Population and Housing, Economic Census, American Community Survey, and more. Users can generate simple visualizations, extract reports, and explore census data by theme or topic. data.census.gov is the primary way to access Census Bureau data, including upcoming releases from the 2018 American Community Survey, 2017 Economic Census, 2020 Census and more.
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Historical Statistics of the U.S. (ProQuest) This link opens in a new windowHistorical statistics for the U.S. from colonial times through the 20th century, covering population, work and welfare, economic structure and performance, economic sectors, as well as governance and international relations. Recently updated.
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Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new windowSummarizes U.S. social, political and economic data in convenient tables from a wide variety of Federal and State agencies as well as private organizations. Tables available in either PDF or Excel. Check original sources of data for more detailed information. Excellent introductory essay at beginning of each PDF section. Updated monthly. For earlier editions (1970-current) use drop down menu in database. Archived government editions (1878-2012) available free at U.S. Census Bureau and Cybercemetery sites. Tip sheet.
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Statistical Insight (ProQuest) This link opens in a new windowStatistical information by U.S. Federal and State agencies, international intergovernmental organizations, professional, trade and independent research organizations, commercial publishers and universities. Abstracts/indexing from 1973 with significant full-text online 1995 to present. Additional older content is available on microfiche using ASI, SRI or IIS number in the record.
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Hispanic Origin Data TablesMany tables on census.gov are in downloadable XLS, CSV and PDF file formats. Tables can be modified, bookmarked/saved, printed and downloaded.