2010 Census and Estimates
Key Resource
- Census Data: Data.Census.GovPortal to Census data from 2000 to the present. It replaces American FactFinder.
Other Important Resources
- Current Population SurveyLabor force statistics. Jointly sponsored by the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Reports sometimes listed as Current Population Reports. Limited reports in print at C 3.186.
- Decennial Census by DecadeIncludes links to data tables, guidances for usage. questionnaires and instructions, visualizations, and more. Links to 2010 Census but can select previous decades.
- Population and Housing Unit Estimates (PEP)Produces estimates of the US population, including by states, counties, cities and towns. Includes demographics and housing.
- Texas Demographic CenterDistributes Census information for Texas and also "disseminates population estimates and projections for Texas, as well as other information".
American Community Survey (ACS)
The American Community Survey (ACS) is a major ongoing and annual survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau which covers demographic, economic, housing, and social information. The ACS gives estimates as it is sample of the U.S. population. There are three releases to the ACS, the 1-year estimates (populations of 65,000 for more), 1-year supplemental estimates (populations of 20,000 or more), and the 5-year estimates (all populations including small geographies).
- American Community Survey (ACS)Major prroject by the Census Bureau to gather community information between the decennial Censuses. Includes topics no longer covered by the decennial census such commuting time and distance, economic status, educational attainment, health factors, and more.
- American Community Survey (ACS) Concepts & DefinitionsDescribes the coverage and limits of the ACS, including differences between 1-year and 5-year estimates
- American Community Survey (ACS) Tools & AppsThere are several specialized tools that use data from the ACS. This is a list. The main data tool from the U.S. Census is data.census.gov.
2020 Upcoming Census: News
- 2020 CensusUpdates, plans, etc. about the 2020 Census, from the Census Bureau
- Census Director's Blog: 2020 CensusNews blog, posts about the 2020 Census
Print: 2010 Census
The Blume Library did not receive many printed reports from the 2010 Census. The items listed here are available in print or via DVDs.
CDs and DVDs must be requested at the Circulation Counter and may be checked out by St. Mary's students, faculty and staff for 7 days. Non-St. Mary's users may use them in the Library. They are located in a filing cabinet in the Government Documents area, in the Blume Library office.
