Research Guides @ Fordham: SWGS 6627 Leadership and Macro Practice I (Prof. Poindexter): U.S. Census

Accessing Census Data

Listen to the webinar about the new US Census site:

data.census.gov

Sites for New York State and local county 2010 census information.
To find Census data, google your geographic area and add the words "2010 census."
Finding census data is not easy. Take extra time to look and search.

Demographic & Population Trends Library Research Guide
View a Fordham library research guide about demographics.

Tips for finding city data:

Census Data for New York State
QuickFacts New York
Census Data for New York State
NYS 2010 Data from the Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapproportionment

Some data about your community can be found in the websites below. In addition to census statistics, there is public health data.

Archdiocese of New York Reports Outstanding Student Test Score Results
From the site Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York
Connecticut Education at a Glance
From EdSight - Connecticut Department of Education
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Click on Data & Accountability in the blue bar at the top of the page.

National Center for Education Statistics This link opens in a new window
Choose Surveys & Programs at top of page>Elementary/Secondary>School District Demographic System. After selecting New York State, click on HELP Tutorial in the green box if you need it
National Center for Health Statistics This link opens in a new window
NCHS is part of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention; responsible for collecting vital U.S. health statistics.
Population Reference Bureau This link opens in a new window
Reports from all over the world on population trends, health, and the environment.

Private and Other Nonpublic Schools and the Nation's Report Card
From the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP); from the site National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES).
New Jersey - State Department of Education
Click on Data in the blue bar at the top.
New York City Community Health Profiles
Statistics for Community health & Human health.
New York City Community Portal
From the New York City Department of Planning Community Portal;
New York City Population
From the New York City Department of Planning
New York City School Progress Report
From the New York City Department of Education
New York State Community Health Indicator Reports (CHIRS)
New York State Department of Health: Community Health Assessment (CHA)
Local NY health department contact list by county
New York State Department of Health - County Health Indicators
New York State Education at a Glance
Educational statistics for New York State
Social Explorer - Free Version
State and County QuickFacts
State of the City's Housing & Neighborhoods
New York City; from the Furman Center for Real Estate & Urban Policy, New York University

Statistical Abstract of the U.S. This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive collection and summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States. Data is downloadable to MS Excel.