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Locating and Using Census Data

American Community Survey (ACS) The American Community Survey (ACS) helps local officials, community leaders, and businesses understand the changes taking place in their communities. It is the premier source for detailed population and housing information about our nation.
Census Business Builder Demographic and Economic Census data tool designed for Business with ability to show demographic, consumer, and social statistics and to locate number of like business establishments on map and generate a report. (GEB 3213)
Census Geocoder To search by address and identify tract number.
CensusScope.org Census 2010 data presented in such a way that it can be understood by the novice user. Included are charts and trends, maps, population rankings and information on segregation
Citing Census Information Help for citing data retrieved from the U.S. Census Bureau.
City-Data.com Uses census and data from other sources to give local profiles.
County Business Patterns Search in the latest (2017) data from Census Bureau.
Data.census.gov Video Tutorials Video Tutorials from the U.S. Census Bureau. Their team is excited to share with you our favorite tips and tricks about how to use data.census.gov, Census API, and Microdata Access.
Decennial Census by Decade This section follows the evolution of the decennial census by detailing the events surrounding each of them. Political and technological changes, and the shifting public demand for information, have all shaped the modern census and the mission of the Census Bureau.
Economic Data for States Latest available data sets for U.S. locations including counties and zip codes (includes Building Permits statistics for most geographies).
Explore Census Data (data.census.org) Locate data from the Decennial Census and American Community Survey.
Florida Profile State profile from data.census.gov.
MCDC Data Links Fast and easy way to find census data for smaller geographies.
Statistical Abstract of the United States (1878-2012) Broad array of statistics from the nation which ceased publication in 2012 but is continued by ProQuest database.
Statistical Abstract of the United States (1878-2012) Broad array of statistics from the nation which ceased publication in 2012 but is continued by ProQuest database.
StatsAmerica Portal to U.S. data from the Economic Development Administration.
U.S. Population Census Stats 1910-2020 Population change is the rate of change in population between decennial census years. While every census region grew considerably during the twentieth century, the South and West experienced the largest increases in population. State changes are also included.
U.S. Quick Facts Tables State and County QuickFacts, produced by the U.S. Census Bureau, provides summary profile tables showing frequently requested data items from various Census Bureau programs. Profiles are available for the nation as a whole, as well as for individual states, counties, and large cities. Construct tables and compare states, cities, or counties. (GEB 3213)

U.S. Property Taxes By State 2024

U.S. Property Taxes By State

Economic Statistics

Stat-USA Sources Use to find specific data sets on U.S. economy and International Trade

Guide to State Statistical Abstracts State statistics compiled for each of the 50 states

Business Locations: Data sets for number of establishments by industry are available. Statistics for individual type of industry can be found by retrieving proper NAICS Code (NAICS classification code search) and then searching in American Fact Finder for U.S. counties and zip codes.

Florida Economy at a Glance Monthly and annual statewide stats as well as data for most urban areas

Government Resources @ FAU

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