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Data Resources and Statistics for Legal Research: Useful Census Data

This guide includes links to online sources for gathering data focusing in particular on government datasets. #governmentdata #statistics #datavisualizations #legalresearch

Quick Facts & Glossary

QuickFacts United States

QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties. Also for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.

 

Glossary

Search by term or first letter of the word or phrase.

Economic Indicators

Census Bureau Index of Economic Activity

The U.S. Census Bureau Index of Economic Activity (IDEA) is an aggregation of 15 of the Census Bureau’s primary economic data series that provides a single time series constructed as a weighted combination. This monthly index is constructed from time series of actual and estimated monthly growth rates. As the underlying data are subject to revision, the IDEA is calculated daily, incorporating the most recent values, new estimates, and revisions in each component series.

Values for the index are available starting at August 2004 and will be updated on each business day. Historical data of the index are available for download on the “Downloads” tab.

Population

Current Population Survey Data Tables

This provides detailed tabulation derived from the latest CPS Annual Social and Economic (ASEC) Supplement. The associated reports provide data on income, poverty, and health insurance coverage in the United States based on information from CPS ASEC surveys.

 

Population by Age and Sex

Data on the age and sex composition of the population can be found from a variety of sources. These sources are listed in the Surveys/Programs area with brief descriptions to help you decide which data source would best suit your needs.

 

U.S. and World Population Clock

Includes information such as Population Growth by Region, Most Populous, and Most Dense. You can also choose a date from the last 5 years and see what the population was.

Florida Profile

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