Demographic Statistics

International Sources
Individual Foreign Countries
United States
Guides
Sources

Florida
Individual States
Internet Sites
Metalists

This Study Guide contains references to demographic statistical sources and the finding aids that index them. Specialized subject-related statistics are listed in other Reference Research Guides, such as Business, Cities, Towns, and Counties, Education, International Business, Marketing, and Statistics. For detailed census reports consult librarians at the Reference Desk. Many portions of the 1990 census (including congressional redistricting information and the "Census of Population and Housing") are available in CD-ROM format at the Reference Desk.

International Sources

Demographic Yearbook. Irregular, 1948-1993. (Ref. JX 1977 A2 ST SOA XX D383): A comprehensive collection of international demographic statistics prepared by the United Nations. Includes a world summary of base demographic statistics as well as marriage and divorce statistics of 220 countries
The Encyclopedia of Global Population and Demographics. 2 vols. CD-ROM. 1999. (Ref. HB 871 N43 1999): Includes introductory information about demography along with country-by-country tables of statistical data
The Europa World Year Book. 2 vols. Annual. (Ref. Desk JN 1 E85) & FWB: A statistical survey of each country of the world which includes a directory of international organizations.
Global Data Locator. 1997.(Ref. HA 36 K87 1997) & FWB: An index to 240 statistical publications containing useful statistics on numerous topics including international demographics. Descriptive reviews of each publication areincluded.
Monthly Bulletin of Statistics. v. 11-23 (1957-1969), 53+ (1999+). (Periodicals JX 1977 A2 ST STAT XX M789): A United Nations' publication that provides detailed statistics on each country of the world. Demographic data includes birth rates, death rates and estimates of population.
National Trade Data Bank. Monthly. (STAT-USA): A massive database containing over 100,000 documents compiled by 15 federal agencies. Includes many full-text documents covering economic time series as well as back-ground statistics on individual countries
Statistical Abstract of the World. 1994, 1997. (Ref. HA 154 S68 1997) & FWB: Statistics on 188 countries are provided which detail each country's geography, demographics, healthcare, government, science and technology, and trade.
Statistical Handbook on the World's Children. 2002. (Ref. HQ 767.9 K38) & FWB: Subtitled "Demographics and Vital Statistics"
Statistical Yearbook. Statistical Office. Annual. Irregular. 1956-2002. (Ref. JX 1977 A2 ST STAT XX S79): A compendium of United Nations statistics on the socioeconomic characteristics of the various regions and countries of the world. For additional demographic, educational and cultural statistics produced by UNESCO see Statistical Yearbook Annuario Estadistico(Ref. AZ 361 U45).
Statistics on Children in UNICEF Assisted Countries. 1992. (Ref. HQ 767.9 S733): Portrays a statistical portrait of children in UNICEF assisted countries. Includes detailed background statistics on each country and makes projections through the year 2000.
The World Almanac and Book of Facts. Annual. (Ref. Desk AY 67 N5 W7 and FirstSearch) & FWB: Included in this source of international facts is a wealth of statistics with an emphasis on the United States. Available on microfiche 1868-1950, in the reference book stacks (Ref. AY 67 N5 W7). See also Whitaker's Almanac (Ref. AY 754 W5).
The World Factbook. Annual. (Gov. Doc. PREX 3.15: and http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html) & FWB: Basic facts on each country are presented, including population, labor, literacy and ethnic divisions.
World Population Projections. 1992/93. (Ref. HA 154 W66): Subtitled "Estimates and Projections with Related Demographic Statistics," This is a geographically arranged collection of World Bank statistics on population growth. See also World Population Growth and Aging (Ref. HA 155 K49 1990).

Individual Foreign Countries

British Historical Statistics. 1988. (Ref. HA 1134 M58 1988): Contains tables of the major time series for the economy of the United Kingdom from the 18th Century forward.
Annual Abstract of Statistics. Annual. 1959-1992. (Ref. HA 1122 A33): An annual compilation of statistics covering demographic and economic data of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland
The Handbook of National Population Censuses: Europe. 1992. (Ref. HA 37 E93 G69): A country-by-country and year-by-year description of the various censuses produced by each country. Includes discussions of the quality of each census as well as publication plans for the future. See also Handbook of National Population Censuses: Africa and Asia (Ref. HA 37 A33 D65 1986), and The Handbook of National Population Censuses: Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America and Oceania (Ref. HA 36 G67 1983).
International Historical Statisitics: The Americas 1750-1993. 1998. (Ref. HA 175 M55 1998): A compilation of time series statistics on North and South America which includes meteorology, demographics, labor and industry, economics, agriculture, and education. See also International Historical Statistics: Africa, Asia & Oceania (Ref. HA 4675 M55 1998) and International Historical Statistics: Europe 1750-1993 (Ref. HA 1107 M5 1998).
Statistical Abstract of Latin America. Annual. Irregular, 1967-1989. (Ref. HA 935 S8): A collection of tables summarizing the socioeconomic and political characteristics of the twenty-four independent nations of Latin America. See also Statistical Yearbook for Latin America (Ref. HA 755 A58).

United States

Begun in 1790, the U.S. Census Bureau has surveyed the population of the United States every ten years. Compilations based on the individual census surveys provide statistical population counts for states, counties, and other data, and are available in published form in the Government Documents Department. Portions of the 1990 census are also available in CD-ROM format.

Of particular interest to researchers are the original census surveys or population schedules. These are the bound books in which the census taker wrote down the names of the inhabitants of each house and - depending on the form used in the particular census year - their ages, birthdates, education, occupation, where they had lived before coming to a given state, and other details useful to historians and social scientists. These population schedules have been microfilmed, and the UWF Library owns the schedules from 1830 to 1910 for Florida as well as various years and counties for Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and other areas. While census compilations of statistics are released as soon as completed, the census population schedules are released 72 years after they are completed.

The latest at UWF are the 1920 schedules, released in 1988. A complete list is available in the Special Collections Department, located in the basement, and includes the schedules from 1790-1910. The Census of Population 1790-1980, is available in the Microfilm Room in drawer #1498. The Bibliography and Reel Index (Ref. HA 195 R4 1975) indexes the microfilm from 1790-1970. The 1980 microfilm is covered by a separate finding aid. The editions for 1990 and 2000 are available in the Documents Department.

United States — Guides

A.S.I. (American Statistics Index and Abstracts). Annual. 2 vols./year. 1974-1991. (Ref. Z 7554 U5 A46): An index with abstracts of statistical publications of the U.S. government, issued monthly with quarterly and annual cumulations.
Bibliography and Reel Index: A Guide to the Mircofilm Edition of United States Decennial Census Publications, 1790-1970. 1975. (Ref. HA 195 R4): Serves as both a bibliography of United States Decennial Census Publications for 1790-1970 and as a reel index for the microform collection of these publications (MF 775).
Census Catalog and Guide. Annual. 1973-1979, 1993-1999. (Gov. Doc. C 3.163/3:): A guide to Census Bureau publications and services. See also previous titles: Bureau of the Census Catalog (Gov. Doc. C 3.163/3:), and Bureau of the Census Catalog of Publications, 1790-1972 (Gov. Doc. C 3.163/3:790-972).
Guide to U.S. Government Statistics. 1991. (Ref. HA 154 U5 G8) & FWB: An annotated guide to over 14,500 U.S. Government statistical publications
Hispanic Americans - A Statistical Sourcebook. 1992, 1998. (Ref. E 184 S75 H5655): A compilation of detailed statistical tables about the Hispanic population of the United States. Includes comparative data for the White population, and a total for Americans of all races and ethnic groups
Statistics Sources. 2 vols. 2000. (Ref. Z 7551 S84) & FWB: Subtitled: "A Subject Guide to Data on Industrial, Business, Social, Educational, Financial, and Other Topics for the United States and Internationally"

United States — Sources

Almanac of the Fifty States. Annual. 1985, 1987-1992, 1998, 2003. (Ref. HA 203 A5) & FWB: Subtitled "Basic Data Profiles with Comparative Tables"
American Marketplace. 2001. (Ref. HA 214 A6 2001): Subtitled: "Demographics and Spending Patterns." Includes extensive data on Education, Health, Income, Labor, Living Arrangements, Population, Spending, and Wealth
Atlas of American Diversity. 1998. (Atlas Ref. E 184 A1 S575 1998): The racial and ethnic diversity of America are explained in this atlas through the use of text, graphs, charts and distribution maps.
Black Americans: A Statistical Sourcebook. 2001. (Ref. E 185 B5238 2001): A statistical survey of black Americans. See also: Negro Population in the United States, 1790-1915 (Ref. HA 205 A33), Negroes in the United States, 1920-1932 (Ref. HA 205 A33 1920-32), and Statistical Record of Black America (Ref. E 185.5 S83 1997).
Commercial Atlas and Marketing Guide. Annual. 1999. (Ref. G 1019 R22) & FWB: This atlas contains a wealth of statistical information and related business data for the United States and Canada. It includes census figures from the 1990 census for states, counties, cities, MSA's, etc., along with updated estimates.
County and City Data Book. Annual. 1947- (Gov. Docs. C 3.134/2:C 83/2/ and http://www.census.gov/statab/www/ccdb.html) & FWB: Presents a variety of social and economic statistical information on states, counties, and cities with populations of 25,000 or more. Includes data on crime, elections, health, manufacturers, trade, and vital statistics. It supplements Statistical Abstract of the United States (see below). This source, as well as USA Counties are available on CD-ROM.
The Comparative Guide to American Suburbs. 1997. (Ref. HA 214 C65 1997): Subtitled: "Covers Suburban Communities in the 50 Largest Metro Areas - With Rankings"
County and City Extra: Annual Metro, City and County Data Book. Annual. (Ref. Desk HA 203 C68): A detailed compilation of U. S. statistics which includes data on housing, population, income, occupations, and education
County Business Patterns. Annual. 1973-. (Gov. Doc. C 3.204/4: and http://www.census.gov/epcd/cbp/view/cbpview.html) & FWB: Presents state and county data by SIC number in separate state reports and U.S. summaries. Also available on CD-ROM at the reference desk, 1986-1993
Datapedia of the United States: 1790-2005. 2001. (Ref. HA 202 K87 2001 and netLibrary): Subtitled: "America Year by Year," this source includes historical statistics in 23 areas. Demographic projections are extended to 2010.
Demographics USA. Annual. 1978+. (Ref. HF 5415.3 S79) & FWB: Previous titles: Survey of Buying Power Data Service (1978-1990), and Survey of Buying Power Demographics USA (1991-1992). Since 1997 available in a "City Edition" (Ref. HF 5415.3 S79) and a "Zip Edition" (Ref. HF 5415.3 S805). Provides detailed population and market statistics based largely on the census.
Health, United States. 3 vols., 1 Disc. Annual. 1982-88, 1992+. (Gov. Doc. HE 20.6223: and http://www.cdc.gov/nchs): Provides national trends in public health in three volumes. Includes a chartbook with 41 charts and text, and a floppy disc with statistical tables on Lotus spreadsheets. The Internet site gives access to a large number of publications from the National Center for Health Statistics.
Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970. 1975. (REF HA 202 .B87 1975 Pt.1-2) & FWB REF: Published by the U.S. Bureau of the Census. See also Historical Statistics of the South, 1790-1970, Vol. I (Ref. HA 218 D63) & FWB, Historical Statistics of the United States, 1790-1970, Vol. II - The Midwest (Ref. HA 215 D6) & FWB, Statistical Atlas of Southern Counties (Ref. HA 218 J6), and Historical Census Browser http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/collections/stats/histcensus for census data from 1790 through 1960.
Key Indicators of County Growth, 1970-2010. 1989. (Ref. HC 106.8 K48): A state-by-state and county-by-county projection of economic and demographic trends in the United States
Kids Count Data Book. 2001. (Ref. HQ 792 U5 K53): Subtitled: "State Profiles of Child Well-Being"
1990 Census of Population and Housing; Summary Population and Housing Characteristics. 1 vol./state. 1991. (Gov. Doc. C 3.223/18:990 CHP-1-1) & FWB: This series from the decennial census includes detailed demographic statistics for cities and counties in each state. The 1990 Census of Population Redistricting Data is available on CD-ROM. The 1990 Census of Population and Housing Summary Tape Files and the 1990 Census of Population and Housing Block Statistics for each state are also available on CD-ROM.
Places, Towns and Townships. 1998. (Ref. HA 203 P58 1998) & FWB: Detailed statistics on the inhabitants of all incorporated places covered by the 1990 Census are provided in this comprehensive reference.
Population Information in Twentieth Century Census Volumes: 1900-1940. 1985. (Ref. HA 214 S3): An index to the contents of the published decennial census reports, 1900-1940. Continued by Population Information in Twentieth Century Census Volumes, 1950-1980 (Ref. HA 214 S3 1988). See also State Censuses (Ref. Z 7554 U5 U63)
Population of the United States. 1997. (Ref. HB 3505 B63 1997) & FWB: This compilation of statistical tables, charts, essays and references emphasizes the growth and composition of the United States.
Projections of the Population of the United States, by Age, Sex and Race: 1988 to 2080. 1989. (Gov. Doc. C 3.186:P-25/1018): Provides statistics on future trends in fertility, mortality, and net immigration
State and Metropolitan Area Data Book. 1998. (Ref. Desk Gov. Doc. C 3.134/5) & FWB: Summarizes data from the 1990 census with tables covering over 2,000 subjects for states and larger areas, 320 subjects for metropolitan areas and component counties, and 73 subjects for central cities. Supplements Statistical Abstract of the United States (Ref. Desk HA 202 U58)
The State Economic, Demographic & Fiscal Handbook. 1998. (Ref. HB 1531 S72) & FWB: A compilation of state economic, demographic, and fiscal data with state and national 10-year comparisons
Statistical Abstract of The United States. Annual. 1878+ (Ref. Desk HA 202 U58 and http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS2878): Contains statistical tables and textual explanations to statistics summarizing the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. The data presented is derived from both government and private sources.
Statistical Forecasts of the United States. 1993. (Ref. HC 106.8 S7357) & FWB: Over 800 tables are presented which depict all aspects of American life through the year 2000 and beyond. Includes dates from governmental, corporate, and private sources
Statistical Handbook on Consumption and Wealth in the United States. 1999. (Ref. HC 110 C6 S73 1999): Provides statistical tables on the economic, demographic, and geographic variables related to income and consumption in the United States
Statistical Handbook on Racial Groups in the United States. 2000. (Ref. E 184 A1 H417 2000): This handbook on the racial and ethnic composition of the country includes hundreds of statistical tables clustered under 16 broad subject categories.
Statistical Handbook on the American Family. 1999. (Ref. HQ 536 S727 1999): A statistical portrait of the American family is provided in this handbook through the use of over 340 tables, charts, and illustrations.
Vital Statistics of the United States. Annual. 2 vols. Irregular. 1937+ (Gov. Doc. HE 20.6210: and http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/pubs/pubd/vsus/vsus.htm): Presents statistics on natality, marriage, divorce, and mortality. See also Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: MMWR (Gov. Doc HE 20.7009: and http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/mmwr_rr.html).

Florida

Escambia County Perspective. 1996. (Ref. HA 317 E84 E85 1996): Statistical profiles of Florida counties are provided in this series which includes a locator map, a ranked data section and historical data. Separate volumes for Okaloosa (Ref. HA 317 O34 O35 1996), Santa Rosa (Ref. HA 317 S24 S25 1996), and Walton (Ref. HA 317 W34 W35 1996) counties are also provided.
Florida County Comparisons. Annual. 1980- (Fla Doc. COD.C 3:C 58/) & FWB: A statistical compendium of detailed information on business and industry, human resources, taxes and government, income and cost of living, and quality of life in the state. See also Florida County Profile (Ref. COD. C 3:C 59/991), Florida County Rankings (Ref. HA 311 F542 1996), Florida Facts (Ref. HC 107 F6C45), and Florida Population: Census Summary 1990 (Gov Doc. UF.S2: P56/990).
Florida Long-term Economic Forecast. 1997. 2 vols. 1997. (Ref. HC 107 F6 F445): Contents: Vol 1: STATE & MSAs, Vol 2: STATE & COUNTIES. Includes projections for Florida's 20 MSAs, five NMAs and 67 counties to the year 2005
Florida Municipal Profiles. 1990-91, 1990/1991, 1995/1996, 1997/1998. (Ref. Desk HA 311 F56): Provides page-length statistical profiles for all incorporated places and counties in Florida
The Florida Outlook. Quarterly. 1985+ (Ref. HC 107 F6 F446): Subtitled: "Forecast Summary through 1994; National Economy, Florida Economy, Metro-Area Economics"
Florida Population: Census Summary 2000. 2001. (Fla. Doc. UF. S 2:P 56/2000): Census counts for counties and cities, components of population growth for counties in Florida, rank of Florida counties by population size and by change, etc.
Florida Statistical Abstract. Annual. 1967+ (Ref. Desk HA 311 F55) & FWB: Provides up-to-date statistics on the state with particular attention given to economic and demographic data
Florida Vital Statistics. Annual. 1948+ (Fla. Doc. HRS.I 3:V 47) & FWB: Provides detailed tabular statistics on the state, arranged by county
MPA. Market Profile Analysis: Pensacola, FL SMSA. Annual. 1982, 1986+ (Ref. Desk HC 108 P4 M22): A detailed analysis of market and population trends based on the U.S. census. Includes statistical data on retail market indicators, business market indicators, new construction activity, and financial factors
Municipal Reference Guide: Florida. 1998. (Ref. Desk HA 311 M86): A comprehensive guide to data about 262 cities, 118 towns, and 18 villages within Florida's 67 counties
State of Florida Population and Demographic Forecast. Annual. 1986+ (Fla. Doc. Gov. A 3:C 55/): Presents population projections of the state by county and age group. See also 1990 Census Handbook Florida (Ref. Desk HA 311.5 1990 N56 1994), and Florida Estimates of Population (Ref. Desk HB 3525 F6 F57).

Individual States

Georgia Statistical Abstract. Biennial. Irregular, 1972-1978, 1984-1991. (Ref. HA 321 G4): A compendium of data on the state with emphasis on economic resources, government, education, vital statistics, and health.

Internet Sites

Country Reports
http://www.countryreports.org
GeoHive
http://geohive.com/index.php
International Data Base (IDB)
http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/idbnew.html
Metropolitan Statistical Areas
http://www.bls.gov/lau/lausmsa.htm
MSA Rankings
http://proximityone.com/metros.htm
OECD Statistics
http://www.oecd.org/std
Pepperdine Demographics & Census Data
http://moon.pepperdine.edu/~cmccall/DEMO.html
Population Index
http://popindex.princeton.edu/search/index.html
United Nations Statistics
http://unstats.un.org/unsd
U.S. Census Bureau Official Statistics - 2000
http://www.census.gov/main/www/cen2000.html
U.S. Census Bureau Home Page
http://www.census.gov
U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates
http://www.census.gov/popest/estimates.php
U.S.Census State & County Quickfacts
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd
U.S.Census Time Series of State Population
http://www.census.gov/popest/states/
U.S.Census QuickLinks
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/moreusa.html
World Gazetteer
http://www.world-gazetteer.com/

Metalists

Administration on Aging
http://www.aoa.gov/prof/Statistics/statistics.asp
European Information Online
http://www.cc.ku.edu/cwis/units/kulib/docs/western.html
FEDSTATS
http://www.fedstats.gov/programs
The Internet Public Library Census Data & Demographics
http://www.ipl.org/ref/RR/static/ref1500.html
Penn State Population Research Institute
http://athens.pop.psu.edu/allen/LinksByCat.cfm?SubjectID=6
Population Reference Bureau
http://www.prb.org/

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Date Last Updated: August 2004
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