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Demographics and Statistics: General Demographics

Sources of reliable statistics about various aspects of local, state, national and international people and issues

General Demographic Information

Texas:

Texas Demographic Center
The State Demographer's Office disseminates demographic data regarding Texas, as well as providing population projections and other statistical information that can assist Texas legislators.
U.S. Census Bureau Quickfacts: Texas
This site provides aggregate census data about the population in Texas. Users can also narrow the search to a particular county, town or zip code.

United States:

Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new window
The ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States.

U.S. Census Bureau: Explore census data
This is the primary site where the Census Bureau uploads new census data.

International:

United Nations Statistics
Links to data collected by UN agencies.

Historical Demographic Information

Historical Statistics of the United States: Millennial Edition This link opens in a new window
Includes historical statistics relating to many areas of U.S. history and culture, including migration, crime, health, etc.

Statistical Abstracts of the United States
Published annually by the U.S. Census from 1889-2012, these materials provide historical aggregate demographic data about the American people on a variety of subjects.

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