Introducing a new way to navigate
by topics. Access the latest news, data, publications and more
around topics of interest.
Population
Our population statistics cover age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, migration, ancestry, language use, veterans, as well as population estimates and projections.
This section provides information on a range of educational topics, from educational attainment and school enrollment to school districts, costs and financing.
Our statistics highlight trends in household and family composition, describe characteristics of the residents of housing units, and show how they are related.
Health statistics on insurance coverage, disability, fertility and other health issues are increasingly important in measuring the nation's overall well-being.
We measure the housing and
construction industry, track homeownership rates, and produce
statistics on the physical and financial characteristics of
our homes.
The U.S. Census Bureau provides
data for the Federal, state and local governments as well as
voting, redistricting, apportionment and congressional
affairs.
Search an alphabetical index of
keywords and phrases to access Census Bureau statistics,
publications, products, services, data, and data tools.
Geography
Geography provides the framework
for Census Bureau survey design, sample selection, data
collection, tabulation, and dissemination.
About
Geography is central to the work
of the Bureau, providing the framework for survey design,
sample selection, data collection, tabulation, and
dissemination.
Education
Find resources on how to use
geographic data and products with statistical data,
educational blog postings, and presentations.
GSS
Initiative
The Geographic Support System
Initiative will integrate improved address coverage, spatial
feature updates, and enhanced quality assessment and
measurement.
Interactive
Maps
Work with interactive mapping
tools from across the Census Bureau.
Maps
& Data
Find geographic data and products
such as Shapefiles, KMLs, TIGERweb, boundary files, geographic
relationship files, and reference and thematic maps.
Metropolitan
& Micropolitan
Metropolitan and micropolitan
areas are geographic entities used by Federal statistical
agencies in collecting, tabulating, and publishing Federal
statistics.
Partnerships
Find information about specific
partnership programs and learn more about our partnerships
with other organizations.
Reference
Definitions of geographic terms,
why geographic areas are defined, and how the Census Bureau
defines geographic areas.
Research
We conduct research on geographic
topics such as how to define geographic areas and how
geography changes over time.
Library
Visit our library of Census Bureau
multimedia files. Collection formats include audio, video,
mobile apps, images, and publications.
Audio
Official audio files from the Census Bureau, including "Profile America," a daily series of bite-sized statistics, placing current data in a historical context.
Infographics
Infographics include information on the Census Bureau's history of data collection, our nation's veterans and the American Community Survey.
Photos
Stock photos that illustrate official Census Bureau operations and activities.
Publications
Read briefs and reports from
Census Bureau experts.
Videos
Watch Census Bureau vignettes,
testimonials, and video files.
Working
Papers
Read research analyses from Census
Bureau experts.
Data
Access data through products and
tools including data visualizations, mobile apps, interactive
web apps and other software.
Data
Tools and Apps
Find information using interactive
applications to get statistics from multiple surveys.
Private nonfarm establishments with paid employees
Private nonfarm employment
Private nonfarm employment, percent change
Nonemployer establishments
Housing units authorized by building permits
New state reference maps added 07/03/2001
QuickFacts now has improved state maps to help you select a county.
The new state maps are displayed on a single web page with clear county names. The maps also include labeled
cities for reference only (city data is not available in QuickFacts).
Census 2000 data and new items added 07/03/2001
Female population
Persons per household
Households
Households with persons under 18 years,
Persons under 5 years
Persons under 18 years old
Persons 65 years old and over
Female population
White persons, not of Hispanic/Latino origin
Data items added 04/03/2001
Population
Population percent change
White persons
Black or African American persons
American Indian and Alaska Native persons
Asian persons
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
Persons under 18 years old
Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin
Land area
Persons per square mile
Persons reporting some other race, percent, 2000
Persons reporting two or more races, percent, 2000
Nonemployer establishments, 1997
New Feature - Place lookup added 01/10/2001
QuickFacts now allows you to find out the county or counties in which a place is located. Select the
link 'Locate a county by place name' from any state or county QuickFacts page to search for a city or town in a specific state or all states.
QuickFacts now offers you quick FACTS as well as quick links.
The links to more detailed data are still there: just click
on the icon or link in the upper right corner of the page.
Comparative figures help put the numbers in context. For
each county, comparable state numbers are displayed; for
state QuickFacts, comparable U.S. numbers are displayed.
Easier navigation
Pull-down menus allow you to select a county by name without
loading a "text only" page.
You can still select an area using a map.
Access to definitions and background information
The icon next to each data item links to a citation of
the data source, definitions of terms, notes on the scope
and methodology, and the availability of more data.
As new data or features are added to QuickFacts, we will let you know here.