LibGuides: Census: Guides & Websites

Census Help

The Atlanta University Center has been a member of the Federal Depository Library Program since 1962. Government Documents collection and help on the second floor of the Robert W. Woodruff Library

Census 2000 FAQ
Frequently asked questions regarding the Census and how it is conducted.
U.S. Census Bureau
Main web site for U.S. Census Bureau with links to current and historical U.S. census data, international census data, Economic Censuses, Census of Governments, special surveys like the American Community Survey and mapping tools.
Create a Map Using American FactFinder
5 minute demonstration of the American FactFinder Mapping feature. Provided by Barbara Mento of Boston College.
Glossary of Census Terms-U.S. Census
Glossary of Census terminology with hyperlinks to related terms.
Major Differences in Subject-Matter Content Between the 1990 and 2000 Census Questionnaires.
Important documentation of changes in the census questionnaire between years.
Measuring America : the decennial censuses from 1790 to 2000 April edition.
Histories of the censuses with Questionnaires.
SAS and SPSS conversion of Census files
Conversion of Census files to major statistical software formats, SAS and SPSS.
Using American FactFinder
PowerPoint slides with sample screens describing how to search American FactFinder.
2010 Census Information
Provides research strategies and other information pertinent to the upcoming census.

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