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Texas State Data Center [Back to top]
Census 2000 Demographic Profiles from the State Data Center. See also
Census 2000 Demographic Profiles
Texas State Data Center A state level
liaison to the U.S. Bureau of the Census for better dissemination of Texas census data and to
meet a demand for more timely population estimates and projections for inter-censal years.
U.S. Census Bureau [Back to top]
US Census Bureau-State & County QuickFacts QuickFacts tables are summary profiles showing frequently requested data items from various Census Bureau programs. Profiles are available for the nation, states, counties, and large cities.
Age Data Links to
information on age groups, the elderly, etc.
An Analysis of
State and County Population Changes by Characteristics: 1990-1999 This working paper reports
the results of research and analysis undertaken by Census Bureau Staff. It has undergone a more limited
review than official Census Bureau publications.
Census 2000 Data for
the State of Texas Data in this file includes, but is not limited to, statistical data on the following
population items: sex, age, race, Hispanic or Latino origin,
household relationship, and household and family characteristics.
Estimates of
the Population of Texas Counties 1990-1999 This is a link
to a text file maintained by the U.S. Census Bureau as the Texas part of the U. S. Census
Bureau Estimates of the Population of Counties: Annual Time Series, August 1, 1990, to
July 1, 1999 (includes revised April 1, 1990, census population counts). When clicked, it
should either display the file or prompt you to download. Once downloaded, it can be opened
in just about any program including spreadsheets and databases. Forgot to download the
File Layout and Documentation?.
The Hispanic Population in the United States
This 5 page Current Population Report is in Adobe's .pdf format. It provides statistics on the
civilian noninstitutional Hispanic population of the United States based on the March 1999 Current
Population Survey.
Historical Census of Texas
Counties from 1900 to 1990 Population of Texas Counties by Decennial Census from 1900
to 1990. Compiled and edited by Richard L. Forstall, Population Division, U.S. Bureau of the
Census.
Housing and Household Economic Statistics US Census Bureau data on Housing and Household Economic Statistics
over time.
Quick Facts All kinds of demographic and econimic
data. Look at the data for the state or for individual counties.
Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates 1997: State and County Estimates
Estimates of the number of people living in poverty by county. Includes percent of county
population and median household income as well.
State Rankings This page
provides links to tables showing how the states rank on issues such as population, infant
mortality, violent crime, personal income, home ownership, etc. Select "Texas" for statewide statistics. Compare your county to other counties.
Statistical Abstract of
the United States This is the contents page. Select which part of the abstract you
would like to see and it will come up in Adobe's .pdf format. While you will not need Adobe
Acrobat Reader for this page, you will need it to view the sections with all of their tables
and charts. Go to our Helpful Tools and Utilities page and use the link there
to download a free copy.
Texas Profiles Summary
data on Texas and Texas Congressional Districts. Also links to State Data Centers and the
Federal/State Coop Program for Population Estimates (FSCPE).
U.S. Census Bureau's Main Page The place to go for all manner of population
data. You could spend hours wandering through this site. Try the "Subjects A-Z" button for a more focused
search.
U.S. Census Bureau Publications on Population
Subject guide to the Bureau’s publications. All the publications here are in Adobe’s .pdf format.
U.S. Gazetteer This gazetteer from the U.S. Census
Bureau is used to identify places to view with the Tiger
Map Server.
You can search for places, counties or MCDs by entering the name and state abbreviation (optional),
or 5-digit zip code.
Voting Demographics
Information on reported voting and registration by various demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, detailed
information from recent surveys and historical trends in selected areas, projections of the voting-age population
by age, race, Hispanic origin, and gender derived from administrative data are also produced every other year in
anticipation of the elections.
Other Demographic Sources [Back to top]
Department of Rural Sociology, Texas A&M
University Provides ready access to census and other information on the population of
Texas and other areas and to analyses of the patterns of past, current and projected future
populations in Texas and of the implications of such patterns for key issues facing Texas.
Edge
Counties: Metropolitan Growth Engines An article from the Fannie Mae foundation discussing fast growing
counties at the edge of high-growth metropolitan areas. This article is in PDF format.
ESRI Business Information Solutions
Check out their free samples. Enter a single zip code, and they will tell you about Median Household Income, Median Home Value, Population, etc.
Growth
Counties Drive Regional Expansion Interesting article on types of growth counties. Published by the Fannie
Mae Foundation. The article is in PDF format.
IPUMS Data The Integrated Public Use
Microdata Series (IPUMS) consists of high-precision samples of the American population drawn from
fifteen federal censuses and from the American Community Surveys.
Library of Congress Links for
Federal Legislative Information and many state and local links.
Missouri State Data Center This
is the searchable database part of their web site. Look for population data including age, race, hispanic
origin and sex.
National Center for Children in Poverty
The NCCP seeks to identify and promote strategies that prevent poverty among young children (under age 6).
Politics, Political Science and Government Links Links to
Federal Legislative Information and many state and local political and governmental sites from Rider University.
Statistical Resources on the Web
From the University of Michigan’s Document Center. Includes links to data on everything from agriculture
to weather.
Texas Poverty Population by County in 2000
Produced by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
THHSC Demographic and Socioeconomic
Statistics / Indicators Produced by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
TRACER This site is maintained by the Texas Workforce Commission
and contains data on county Labor Force, Employment, Unemployment, and Unemployment Rate.
United States Historical Census Data Browser
Census data describing the people and the economy of the US for each state and county from 1790 to 1970.
Univ. of Texas World
Lecture Hall Welcome to World Lecture Hall, your entry point to free online course materials from around the world (includes statistics
material).
Other Items [Back to top]
FIPS Home Page Under the
Information Technology Management Reform Act (Public Law 104-106), the Secretary of Commerce
approves standards and guidelines that are developed by the National Institute of Standards
and Technology (NIST) for Federal computer systems. These standards and guidelines are issued
by NIST as Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) for use government-wide.
- FIPS Announcements Provides
editorial changes, updated references to documents and organizations and other minor changes to
FIPS PUB 4-1.
- FIPS 55-3 - State Codes, County
Codes, Place Codes, Place Names, MSA, Congressional Districts provides codes for named
populated places, primary county divisions (such as townships and census county divisions),
American Indian and Alaska Native areas, and several kinds of facilities. It also provides
comparable codes for counties and equivalent legal and statistical entities. In addition to
the entity name and its code, the guideline provides other identifying and cross-reference
information for each file entry.
- The index for the online
FIPS 55-3 Database queries on FIPS 55-3 geographic information.
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