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Federal

American Community Survey
Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau that provides statistical profiles of American communities. Good source of information for local economic developers and government officials.
American Fact Finder
Basic search tool for census data from the decennial census, economic survey and American Community survey.
Annual Survey of Manufacturers (ASM)
Manufacturing establishment statistics (employment, payrolls, inventories, value of industry shipments, etc.) for industry groups.
Ask Dr. Census
Directory to Economic Census data. Cover topics such as business, manufacturing, mining, construction, labor, economic, income, poverty, etc. Also lists email contacts for various specialists.
CenStats Databases
Searchable census databases covering statistics such as buildings permits, county business patterns, international trade data, and more.
Census 2000 Migration and Data Reports
Contemporary mobility/migration data for various levels of geography and demographic, family, or household characteristics. Also includes Historical Geographic Mobility Reports (1947-1999).
Census of Agriculture
Source of uniform data on number of farms, land use, agricultural production, and operator characteristics for each county, state, and the country. Census data from 2002, 1997, and 1992 is available.
CensusScope
A new easy-to-use census search product from the University of Michigan.
Economic Census
Data from the most recent United States economic census.
Historical Web Browser
Population statistics from 1870 through 1960 census data.
Population Reference Bureau
Reports and statistical summaries related to world population studies. Collection is arranged by topic (aging, education, etc.) and region (Europe, Latin America, etc.).
Question & Answer Center – U.S. Census Bureau
Can't find what you're looking for on the Census Bureau website? Seach their FAQs or post your own question.
Tables for Race and Ethnic Distributions in the United States
Tables of census data compiled by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
U.S. Census Bureau
Official site offering comprehensive coverage of economic and demographic data.
U.S. Census Bureau - Poverty
Poverty statistics, reports, and related information.

State

Current Population Reports and Other Population Reports Index
U.S. Census web guide organized by report series and subject. Prepared by Ohio State University Libraries, great for finding retrospective census data quickly.
Ohio Office of Policy Research and Strategic Planning
Online reports on the 2000 Census in Ohio and data on major Ohio employers, industries, county profiles and foreign corporations in Ohio. Also includes demographic and statistical profiles of each Ohio county. Use "Population & Housing" tab for Decennial Cenus info.

Local

Census Analysis Area Maps
The Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Regional Council of Government site provides Census Tract maps for all of the Greater Cincinnati area counties including Hamilton, Boone, Butler, Campbell, Dearborn, Kenton, and Warren. Useful for primary research on the U.S. Census website.
Census Information at the Cincinnati Public Library
Background information and tips for using the Library's collection of census data and resources.
Cincinnati Community Boundaries By Census Tracts
Complete table of all neighborhoods in Cincinnati with Census Tract(s) numbers for each community.
City and County Databook
Census statistics at the city and county level with updated estimates from local sources.
City of Cincinnati Community Development and Planning—Census/Demographics
City website features local demographic data including Cincinnati Census Tracts numbers which are useful with the U.S. Census website at www.census.gov.
County Business Patterns
Economic profiles of counties and states for employment, payroll, and number of establishments by industry. Also includes Metro Business Patterns and Zip Code Business Patterns.
County-Level Population Data
Provided by the Economic Research Service of the USDA, this site also provides percent population change statistics from 1990 to the present by State or County.
Government Information Sources for Small Geographic Areas
Resources compiled by Miami University for researching local demographics.
Hamilton County – Poverty
Poverty statistics compiled from recent 2000 Census can be found on page 15 of this report.
Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission Data Center
Source for demographic and economic statistical reports on the Tristate region.
OKI Regional Council of Governments
Data for Cincinnati TriState area on land use, transportation systems, and regional economic development. Numerous maps on demographic and economic features of the region, such as transportation patterns, land use, and population.
Social Areas of Cincinnati
Website based on the book, The Social Areas of Cincinnati. This site provides 30 years of data on Cincinnati neighborhoods.

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