UNST Portland - Batchelder: Statistics & Census
Historical Census Data
- New! 1940 Census Online > National ArchivesView enumeration rolls and maps; use this search tool to find your 1940 enumeration district number: Via SteveMorse.com > Unified 1940 Census Enumeration Lookup Tool
- National Historical Geographic Information SystemThe National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS) provides, free of charge, aggregate census data and GIS-compatible boundary files for the United States between 1790 and 2010. A project of the Minnesota Population Center.
- 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.
- Statistical Abstract of the United StatesThe Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.
- Selected Historical Decennial Census for Population & HousingDeveloped and maintained by the US Census Bureau, this site provides access to select tables and reports from 1790 to 2000.
- Historical Census Data on the Foreign-Born Population in the U.S. (1850-2000)Produced and maintained by the US Census Bureau, this paper summarizes historical data on the foreign-born population in the United States from 1850 to 2000.
- Native American Genealogical Research Documents (1800-1927?)Collection at the Genealogical Forum of Oregon - find out more at their website http://www.gfo.org
Other Data Sources
To find other data sources, look for governmental and non-profit organizations that cover the topics you are exploring. For example, you can find data on bicycling in Portland from the Portland Bureau of Transportation. And you can find data on craft beer from the Brewers Association. Doing a Google search for your topic (or something related to your topic) along with the word data or statistics might bring up some useful information.
Portland Data
- Portland MapsCity of Portland site for metropolitan area geographic data. Search by street address or geography for many types of data including assessed and market values, as well as elevation, crime data, and school district information.
- Census Data for Portland NeighborhoodsNeighborhood demographic profiles.
- Institute of Portland Metropolitan StudiesAdvances the economic, environmental, and social goals of the Portland metropolitan region by gathering and disseminating credible information, convening regional partners, and stimulating dialogue and action about critical regional issues.
State and Local Data Sets
- Oregon QuickLinksA compilation of Census data from the US Census Bureau.
(legacy Factfinder) - Oregon 2010 Census DataFrom the state office of Economic Analysis
- Oregon 2000 Census Data (GIS)All themes statewide in scope, from the Oregon Geospatial Enterprise Office.
- Census data for OregonCensus data for Oregon - from the Portland State University Population Research Center
Recent Federal and State Census Data
- Census Quick FactsProvides quick census data for states, counties and cities.
- Oregon U.S. Decennial Census and American Community Survey ResultsFrom the state Office of Economic Analysis
- Census DataExplore a variety of data collected from the census.
- 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.