Urban & Regional Planning: Find Statistics/Demographics
Demographics Books
The Lucky Few: Between the greatest generation and the baby boom by Call Number: GN33.5 .C38 2008Publication Date: 2008-06-30
Transition and Challenge: China's population at the beginning of the 21st century by Call Number: HB887 .T73 2007Publication Date: 2007-04-19
The Encyclopedia of Global Population and Demographics by Call Number: HB871 .N43 1998Publication Date: 1998-12-01
Related Guides
Core Demographics Sources
- Social Explorer
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Social Explorer is an online research tool designed to access current and historical U.S. Census data and demographic information. It contains maps, profile reports, data elements, and variables. - PolicyMap
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Provides mapping, data, and analytics tools on U.S. demographics, real estate, health, jobs, education, and more topics. Mapping allows for multiple layers and editable data ranges.
Economic and Business Data
- EconData.NetRegional economic activity
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)National, regional, industry data addressing economic growth, economic development, and interindustry relationships
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)Labor market activity, working conditions, and other labor changes
- U.S. Economic CensusA profile for American business, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau every 5 years.
- Oregon Employment DivisionLabor force and employment statistics
Health
- Oregon Health Authority: Data and StatisticsData from the Oregon Health Authority, including vital statistics.
- Human Development Reports (U.N.)International health data
Immigration
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration StatisticsImmigration statistics
General Population Data
- Census Bureau
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Offers population, housing, economic, trends, and geographic data. - Proquest Statistical Abstract of the United States
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Maintains the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States.
- Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM)Population estimates, forecasts, and projections
- PSU Population Research CenterFind data from the PSU Population Research Center including estimates, forecasts, and more.
- Social Explorer
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Social Explorer is an online research tool designed to access current and historical U.S. Census data and demographic information. It contains maps, profile reports, data elements, and variables.
- Population Reference BureauProvides international data on population, health, and the environment.
International Data Sources
- EurostatEuropean economic and demographic statistics
- Europa World and/or the Regional Surveys of the WorldCovers political and economic information about countries and territories, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.
GIS Resources
- Clackamas County - GISGIS information specific to Clackamas County, Oregon. Use CMap, the county's interactive internet map viewer, to create maps with data layers about services, jurisdictions, zoning, and more.
- Multnomah County - GISGIS information specific to Multnomah County, Oregon. Includes demographic profiles, and highlights special projects which demonstrate how Multnomah County GIS has been used within various county departments.
- GIS.comA resource guide provided by the developers of the product, Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI). This site provides glossories, directories and career information about GIS. A good place to start to learn more about the product.
- USGS-GIS Education ResourcesA site sponsored by U.S. Geological Survey's Education and Communications Program. Provides lessons, tools, and guidelines for using GIS, with particular emphasis on ArcView and ArcGIS software from ESRI.
- Multnomah County Library - Maps/GISThis county library site provides an extensive list of links related to local resources, GIS, and maps.
- Census Bureau
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Offers population, housing, economic, trends, and geographic data. - HUD UserProvides data sets generated by the HUD Office of Policy Development and Research. Effors include the American Housing Survey, HUD median family income limits, and microdata from research initiatives such as housing discrimination, the HUD-insured multifamily housing stock, and the public housing population.
- Data.govData.gov provides access to federal open government data as well as data from state, local, and tribal governments.
- Oregon Spatial Data LibraryPart of Oregon Explorer, the Oregon Spatial Data Library provides easy and convenient ways to find, access and share geospatial data.
- National Historical Geographic Information systemProvides, free of charge, aggregate census data and GIS-compatible boundary files for the United States between 1790 and 2013.
Miscellaneous
- ChildStats.govChild and family statistics for the U.S.
- County and City Data BooksAccess to County and City Data Books (1944-2000)
- Bureau of Transportation StatisticsStatistics on all forms of transportation in the United States
- Historical Statistics of the United States - Millenial EditionU.S. demographic and economic statistics from colonial times to present.
- OECD iLibraryGeneral statistics and demographic data
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—Administration for Community LivingCensus data, well-being, and projections data regarding aging.
- U.S. Military RecrodsMilitary personnel records for the United States