This research guide serves to assist you in finding statistics and data produced through federal decennial censuses and other U.S. Census Bureau products from 1790 to the present.
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When to Use |
Population & Housing Statistics | Use to find statistics related to population demographics, like age, race, language, employment, education and housing characteristics, using the Decennial Census, the American Community Survey and other products. |
Business & Economic Statistics | Use to find statistics related to business characteristics, such as ownership, formation and number of employees, using the Economic Census, County Business Patterns and other products. |
NJ Census Information | Use to find shortcuts to NJ specific statistics and information about the NJ State Data Center. |
Historic Schedules & Microdata - | Use to find historic census records for specific individuals (1790-1950), historic non-population schedules (1820-1880), and anonymized microdata that can be used to create custom estimates and tables. |
The U.S. Census Bureau is a government statistical agency that is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The Census Bureau provides important data about the nation's people and economy.
Geography is central to the work of the Census Bureau, providing the framework for survey design, sample selection, data collection, tabulation, and dissemination. Geography provides meaning and context to statistical data.
This diagram shows how the levels of geography relate from the National level down to Census Blocks.
Geography reference maps show the boundaries and names (or other identifiers) of geographic areas for which the Census Bureau tabulates statistical data.
Official definitions covering all topics, censuses, surveys and programs.