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2000 Census

American FactFinder
Online Access: On/Off Campus
Search portal for the most recent US Census Surveys.
- Contains a tool for viewing data in a map format for all types of geographies, from national down to census blocks. Data are available for the Population Census and the Economic Census.
- URL: http://factfinder2.census.gov
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Census 2000 in Georgia
Online Access: On/Off Campus
- Selected data for Georgia from the 2000 Census compiled by the Office of Planning and Budget Census Data Program (formerly: State Data and Research Center) in Atlanta. Most tables show all like geographic areas (e.g., all counties) in a single table. Geographic coverage includes the state, counties, cities, metropolitan areas, legislative districts. Many tables also include data from previous censuses for historical comparison.
- URL: http://www.gadata.org/
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Census Data Sources

Census Bureau Web Site
Online Access: On/Off Campus
- Contains many statistical reports and databases on demographics, housing, income, education, and other social characteristics; business, economics, trade; map resources. Time coverage is mainly recent but also some historical. Geographic coverage varies with each data product from nation through states, counties, cities, metropolitan areas, census tracts and census blocks. Reference access includes "Subjects A to Z", a browsable subject index.
- URL: http://www.census.gov
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Census DVD-ROMs and CD-ROMs
Call Number: Main Reference, 1st flr.; 2nd flr.
- Includes many series from the 2000 Census, the 1990 Census, and other products from the Census Bureau. Geographic coverage varies but generally includes the nation, states, counties, cities, Metropolitan Areas, as well as coverage of census tracts, block groups, and census blocks in certain series. Note: Many 2000 Census DVD-ROMs are housed in the CD cabinet in Main Reference. Most of them must be installed on request. Most 1990 census CD-ROMs are housed in the CD cabinet on the 2nd floor.
  Ask John Prechtel prechtel@uga.edu (706 542 3472) for assistance if you are in doubt about whether a particular product is installed or how to use it. See list of Census Bureau CD-ROM titles held by UGA Libraries.
- Location: Main Library Only
Census of Housing, 1940-
Call Number: Census Collection, 2nd floor; Repository
- Contains statistical report series about the nation's housing stock. Specific housing subjects vary with each census but generally include number of housing units, tenure, and several other housing characteristics. Time coverage is 1940 to 1990. Geographic coverage varies but generally includes the nation, states, counties and cities.
- Location: Main Library Government Document Stacks
Census of Population and Housing. Census Tracts, (reports & maps) 1940-
Call Number: Census Collection, 1st floor
- Census Tract reports and maps for Georgia are shelved after Census of Population reports in the Main Reference Census Collection. States other than Georgia are at the Libraries' Repository. Series title varies. The census tract reports contain data about demographics, housing, and socio-economic subjects. Time coverage is 1940 to 1990. Geographic coverage is the census tract and, in 1990, the block group. Census Tract reports are accompanied by census tract maps.
- Location: Main Library Reference Collection
Census of Population, 1790-
Call Number: Census Population, 1st floor; 2nd floor
- Census of Population reports are shelved in chronological order. They occupy most of the first range of shelving in the Main Reference Census Collection. A few additional reports and 2nd copies are shelved at the beginning of the 2nd floor census collection. These reports contain the primary published statistical record about the nation's population starting with the first census. Subjects include demographics, and in later censuses, education, income and other socio-economic characteristics. Time coverage is 1790 through 1990. Geographic coverage varies over time but generally includes the nation, states, counties and cities.
- Location: Main Library Only
CensusCD
Call Number: CD-ROM--Main Library Reference
- On stand-alone computer. Consists of several products containing statistics from the 1980, 1990, and 2000 decennial censuses on demographics, income, education, housing, and other socio-economic characteristics. Each product includes a mapping function. Geographic coverage varies with each product.
  CensusCD 1980 (to tract level)
  CensusCD+maps [1990] (to block group level)
  CensusCD [1990] blocks
  CensusCD 1990 long form in 2000 boundaries (to block group level)
  CensusCD 2000 redistricting (to block group level; also includes 1990 data in 2000 boundaries)
  CensusCD 2000 [redistricting] blocks (also includes 1990 data in 2000 boundaries)
  CensusCD 2000 long form SF3 (to block group level)
  CensusCD 2000 long form profile
  CensusCD 2000 short form (to block group level)
  CensusCD 2000 short form blocks
- Location: Main Library Reference Collection
County and City Data Book (online)
Online Access: On/Off Campus
- Contains statistics on many social and demographic subjects compiled from governmental sources as well as private agencies.
- URL: http://fisher.lib.Virginia.EDU/ccdb/
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Current Population Reports (online)
Online Access: On/Off Campus
- The Current Population Reports are comprised of report series containing recent statistics about the U.S. population. Subjects covered include basic population demographics, income, education, and other social characteristics. Time coverage varies. Some series extend back several decades. Many series are updated annually or bianually. Geographic coverage varies but is mainly the nation and regions.
- URL: http://www.census.gov/main/www/cprs.html
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Georgia 2000 Information System
Online Access: On/Off Campus
- Provides interactive maps that address population distribution. schools, political districting, and service delivery regions. Capable of creating reports from its data sets.
- URL: http://ga2000.itos.uga.edu
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Statistical Abstract of the United States, 1878- (print)
Call Number: Main Ref J84 C3.134 yr.
- Latest edition at Main Reference Desk. Contains statistics on a very wide array of subjects. Data is compiled from many sources including other government agencies and non-government sources. Time period covered varies but usually includes most recent available at time of publication. Some tables include historical data for comparison. Geographic coverage varies with each table but generally includes the nation. Many tables also give state or metropolitan area level data. Reference access includes a subject index. The Statistical Abstract also serves as a reference source by providing source notes for each data table.
- Location: Main Library Reference Collection

Genealogy

Census Schedules
Call Number: Microfilm--Main Library Serials
- In basement. The Census Schedules contain names and other information about individuals and families gathered by census takers during each census. The University of Georgia Libraries owns the Census Schedules for Georgia from 1820 through 1920. Census Schedules are also available for several other states for various years. Many indexes to the various years and selected states are available, though coverage may not be complete.
- Location: Main Library Only

Historical Statistics

Census 2000 in Georgia
Online Access: On/Off Campus
- Selected data for Georgia from the 2000 Census compiled by the Office of Planning and Budget Census Data Program (formerly: State Data and Research Center) in Atlanta. Most tables show all like geographic areas (e.g., all counties) in a single table. Geographic coverage includes the state, counties, cities, metropolitan areas, legislative districts. Many tables also include data from previous censuses for historical comparison.
- URL: http://www.gadata.org/
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Census of Population and Housing
Online Access: On/Off Campus
- Decennial census reports from the 2000, 1990, 1980 censuses and selected reports from earlier years in image pdf format. WARNING: Files are quite large!
- URL: http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/decennial/index.htm
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Census of Population, 1790-
Call Number: Census Population, 1st floor; 2nd floor
- Census of Population reports are shelved in chronological order. They occupy most of the first range of shelving in the Main Reference Census Collection. A few additional reports and 2nd copies are shelved at the beginning of the 2nd floor census collection. These reports contain the primary published statistical record about the nation's population starting with the first census. Subjects include demographics, and in later censuses, education, income and other socio-economic characteristics. Time coverage is 1790 through 1990. Geographic coverage varies over time but generally includes the nation, states, counties and cities.
- Location: Main Library Only
County Population Census Counts 1900-90
Online Access: On/Off Campus
- This web site provides the total population from every available decennial census year between 1900 and 1990 for every county in the United States.
- URL: http://www.census.gov/population/www/censusdata/cencounts.html
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Georgia County Historical Population Profiles
Online Access: On/Off Campus
- This web site provides the total population from every available decennial census year for each county in Georgia. In addition information is given on the founding of each county. Time period covered is 1790 to 2000.
- URL: http://www.cviog.uga.edu/Projects/gainfo/countypop/
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United States Historical Census Data Browser
Online Access: On/Off Campus
- Historical demographic, economic, and social data for each state and county from 1790 to 1960. Types of data available vary from decade to decade.
- URL: http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/census/
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Indexes & other reference works

200 Years of U.S. Census Taking: Population and Housing Questions, 1790-1990
Call Number: Census Collection, 1st Floor. J84: C 3.2:T 93
- This reference book provides facsimiles of the questionnaires used in each of the U.S. population and housing censuses taken between 1790 and 1990.
- Location: Main Library Reference Collection
Bureau of the Census Catalog of Publications, 1790-1972
Call Number: Main Ref Census Collection J84: C3.163/3:790-972
- This reference book provides subject indexing to Census Bureau publications from the period 1790-1972. The second part, covering the years 1946-1972, is the most useful part because it includes SuDocs (Superintendent of Documents) numbers in the entries.
- Location: Main Library Reference Collection
Dubester's U.S. Census Bibliography with SuDocs Class Numbers and Indexes
Call Number: Main Ref Census Collection HA214 .C66 1996
- This reference book provides subject indexing to Census Bureau publications from the period 1790-1945.
- Location: Main Library Reference Collection
Measuring America: The Decennial Censuses from 1790 to 2000
Online Access: On/Off Campus
- This reference work provides a historical description of each of the U.S. population and housing censuses taken between 1790 and 2000. Includes facsimiles of the schedules and questionnaires.
- URL: http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/ma.html
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Statistical Abstract of the United States, 2013- (Proquest)
Online Access: On/Off Campus. GALILEO Password required for off campus access.
Compilation of social, political, and economic statistics of the United States.
- The Statistical Abstract of the United States Online compiles statistical tables from a wide array of federal, state, and local agencies; nonprofit and industry associations; and research organizations. Although the database began in 2013, some tables include historical statistics back as far as 1790. The source of the data is attached to each table, making the Statistical Abstract an excellent starting place for identifying more in-depth statistics. Many of the full statistical reports summarized in the Statistical Abstract are available in the ProQuest Statistical Insight database. The Statistical Abstract of the United States was published by the federal government between 1878-2012. These earlier editions are available on the Census Bureau website and in print in the Map & Government Information Library located within the Main Library.
- Coverage Dates: 2013-
- Updated: Monthly
- Database Provider: Proquest
- URL: http://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=prol-uga1
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Statistical Abstract of the United States, 1878- (print)
Call Number: Main Ref J84 C3.134 yr.
- Latest edition at Main Reference Desk. Contains statistics on a very wide array of subjects. Data is compiled from many sources including other government agencies and non-government sources. Time period covered varies but usually includes most recent available at time of publication. Some tables include historical data for comparison. Geographic coverage varies with each table but generally includes the nation. Many tables also give state or metropolitan area level data. Reference access includes a subject index. The Statistical Abstract also serves as a reference source by providing source notes for each data table.
- Location: Main Library Reference Collection
Statistical Abstract of the United States, 2012
Online Access: On/Off Campus
- Database Provider: US Census Bureau
- URL: http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab
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Subjects A to Z (Census Bureau web site)
Online Access: On/Off Campus
- This online reference source provides access to reports, data tables, and databases of census data and information by subject.
- URL: http://www.census.gov/main/www/subjects.html
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Statistics

State & County QuickFacts
Online Access: On/Off Campus
- Quick, easy access to basic statistics about population, business, and geography of all states and counties in U.S.
- URL: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/
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Statistical Abstract of the United States, 2013- (Proquest)
Online Access: On/Off Campus. GALILEO Password required for off campus access.
Compilation of social, political, and economic statistics of the United States.
- The Statistical Abstract of the United States Online compiles statistical tables from a wide array of federal, state, and local agencies; nonprofit and industry associations; and research organizations. Although the database began in 2013, some tables include historical statistics back as far as 1790. The source of the data is attached to each table, making the Statistical Abstract an excellent starting place for identifying more in-depth statistics. Many of the full statistical reports summarized in the Statistical Abstract are available in the ProQuest Statistical Insight database. The Statistical Abstract of the United States was published by the federal government between 1878-2012. These earlier editions are available on the Census Bureau website and in print in the Map & Government Information Library located within the Main Library.
- Coverage Dates: 2013-
- Updated: Monthly
- Database Provider: Proquest
- URL: http://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=prol-uga1
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Statistical Abstract of the United States, 1878- (print)
Call Number: Main Ref J84 C3.134 yr.
- Latest edition at Main Reference Desk. Contains statistics on a very wide array of subjects. Data is compiled from many sources including other government agencies and non-government sources. Time period covered varies but usually includes most recent available at time of publication. Some tables include historical data for comparison. Geographic coverage varies with each table but generally includes the nation. Many tables also give state or metropolitan area level data. Reference access includes a subject index. The Statistical Abstract also serves as a reference source by providing source notes for each data table.
- Location: Main Library Reference Collection
Statistical Abstract of the United States, 2012
Online Access: On/Off Campus
- Database Provider: US Census Bureau
- URL: http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab
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United States Historical Census Data Browser
Online Access: On/Off Campus
- Historical demographic, economic, and social data for each state and county from 1790 to 1960. Types of data available vary from decade to decade.
- URL: http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/census/
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