The Census counts every resident in the United States, and is required by the Constitution to take place every 10 years. The 2010 Census will help communities receive more than $400 billion in federal funds for things like hospitals, schools, bridges, tunnels, senior centers, and much more! The data collected by the census also help […]
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Holiday Season Statistics
Need some holiday statistics for that news story? Try the U.S. Census Bureau’s Facts for Features & Special Editions – 16.6 billion = the number of cards, letters, and packages shipped through the U.S. Postal Service from December 1st to Christmas this year! And the busiest mailing day is set for…??? $410 million = the […]
Gobble Gobble – Facts for Features
Did you know that the United States produced 1.8 billion pounds of sweet potatoes in 2008? And that North Carolina led the pack by producing 874 million pounds? Learn about these and other Thanksgiving-related tid-bits at the U.S. Census Bureau’s Facts for Features & Special Editions. Happy Thanksgiving! […]
Statistical Treats for Halloween from the U.S. Census
Did you know that in 2008 Illinois led the country by producing 496 million pounds of pumpkins? Looking for Halloween-related statistics for an upcoming feature article? Check out these treats from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Facts for Features & Special Editions. Trick or Treat! […]
Database Spotlight: Social Explorer
New to Columbia University Libraries is Social Explorer – a database product that helps to visually analyze and understand the demographics of the United States through the use of interactive maps and data reports. Try it now! Bookmark it at this link: https://resolver.library.columbia.edu/clio7334603 […]
General Statistical Sources: New York City and State
Looking for a guide on finding statistical sources for New York City and State? Check out the General Statistical Sources: New York City and State research guide brought to you by Columbia’s Government Information Librarian! […]
Historical Census Data
Looking for historical U.S. Census data? Check out the following links! The National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS) provides aggregate census data and GIS-compatible boundary files for the United States between 1790 and 2000. Also, Columbia Unversity Libraries’ Electronic Data Services (EDS) provides additional links to historical Census data. Thank you to Professor Chip Scanlan […]
Immigration Information
If you are interested in immigration reporting, what follows is a selective list of places to begin your search for background information, statistics, and articles. Note: Some sources have NYC-specific information, while others are more general in nature. The U.S. Census Bureau’s Foreign-Born Population page links you to reports and data tables which show numbers […]