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The United States Constitution includes directives for carrying out a census of the population every 10 years.

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American FactFinder
Primary online interface for viewing US Census data, including population, housing, economic, geographic, and governmental data.

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Includes Surveys such as the 1990 and 2000 Decennial Census of Housing and Population; 1997 and 2000 Economic Census; and annual American Community surveys. Portal updated in 2011.
For more information see the guide for Using American FactFinder from St. Mary's University.
Oregon U.S. Decennial Census and American Community Survey Results
From the state Office of Economic Analysis
Guide to the American Community Survey - CQ Press
Looking to learn about how the ACS is different from the old Decennial Survey? Check out this review from CQ Press staff. This is a chapter from the forthcoming 2nd edition of the Encyclopedia of the U.S. Census (in print and ebook)
Statistical Abstract of the US - Historical
The Statistical Abstract of the United States has been published since 1878. It is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Sources of data include the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and many other federal agencies and private organizations

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.
Bibliography of Data-Related Literature
Maintains publications and citations based on the Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) data and archives.
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.

America: History and Life
Includes citations of articles and books on the history and culture of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Some additional content may be freely available during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
EconLit
Provides citations and abstracts of international journals, books, dissertations, and working papers on economics. Some additional content may be freely available during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Historical Abstracts
Find citations to academic articles on world history (except the U.S. and Canada), from the 15th century to the present. Some additional content may be freely available during the Covid-19 Pandemic.