External Resources for Archival Research: Census Data and Statistics
These resources are not funded, sponsored, or maintained by the University of New Orleans or the Earl K. Long Library. However, they have been selected by Louisiana and Special Collections staff as useful for conducting research.
United States Census Resources
- U.S. Census BureauThe Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the nation's leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.
- Understanding Census Tract DataCreated by the University of Michigan Library. This guide provides information on the different geographic areas used in counting populations.
Other Data and Statistics
- National Center for Education StatisticsThe National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
- Social Security Death Index (SSDI)Searchable index of more than 87,000,000 entries. Maintained by RootsWeb with funding and support from Ancestry.com.