Research by Subject: Demographics
Books: Use the Library Catalog
ABI/INFORM databases 
Search all three ABI/Inform databases together here, or choose one at a time below.
General OneFile
Current journal and news information in humanities, education, business, science, art, politics, economics, social sciences, law, health care, computers, technology and environmental issues. Formerly InfoTrac OneFile.
Note: Formerly known as InfoTrac OneFile
ABI/INFORM dateline
Business, Economics: local and regional business publications. 1985-current.
Popline 
Citations and abstracts database - covers population, family planning & related health issues.
Regional business news
Business journals, newspapers and newswires covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.
State and Local Government on the Net
The State and Local Government Internet directory provides convenient one-stop access to the websites of thousands of state agencies and city and county governments
Easy Demographics (EASI)
Uses Census data that is further enhanced to rank different demographic levels including cities, towns and villages.
City Government in New York State
This page presents links to the official government websites for counties, cities, towns, villages in New York State
New York State Statistical Yearbook
Call Number: REF HA 544 .A2
Covers demographic and population information such as births, deaths and household characteristics by county and selected cities. Also covers economic information, elections, government finances and employment. Health, human services, housing, education, crimminal justice, agriculture and the environment among others.
Worldmapper 
"A collection of world maps, where territories are re-sized on each map according to the rnsubject of interest. The maps presented on this website are equal area cartograms, which re-rnsize each territory according to the variable being mapped."
World Map Links from About.com
Selection of links to various world maps and atlases.
Population Index on the Web
Citations and abstracts from the demographic and population literature including monographs, approximately 400 journals, and doctoral dissertations from 1986 to 2000.
U.S. Census Bureau
Social, demographic and economic information. Includes the American FactFinder resource.
State Data Centers
Partnership with the U.S. Census. The SDCs are official sources of demographic, economic, and social statistics.
Government Resources on the Web (University of Michigan Documents Center)
Directory of federal, state, local, foreign, and international documents. Includes topic guides such as statistics and documents in the news.
International Data Base (IDB). U.S. Census Bureau
The International Data Base (IDB) is a computerized data bank containing statistical tables of demographic, and socio-economic data for 227 countries and areas of the world.
New York State Data Center
Economic, demographic and statistical information from various state agencies.
Historical Statistics of the United States (Online Version)
Historical statistics of the United States, colonial times to 1970, Expanded and rev. ed. Quantitative historical information covering virtually every quantifiable dimension of American history: population, work and welfare, economic structure and performance, governance, and international relations.
U.S. Census Bureau
Social, demographic and economic information. Includes the American FactFinder resource.
Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor
Detailed releases of a wide variety of economic statistics including:
Consumer Price Index (CPI), productivity, consumer spending, wages and earnings, employment/unemployement, inflation among others.
County and City Extra: Annual Metro, City and County Data Book
Call Number: REF HA 202 .A362
Provides up to date statistical information for every state, county and metropolitan area, congressional district and for all cities in the U.S. with a population of 25,000 or more. For cities of 25,000 or less see Places, Towns and Townships.
FedStats
Links to over 100 various agencies which provide statistics, covering areas as wide reaching as crime, demographics, economics, energy, environment, health, and natural resources.
State Data Centers
Partnership with the U.S. Census. The SDCs are official sources of demographic, economic, and social statistics.
United Nations Common Database
UNCDB provides selected series from numerous specialized international data sources for all available countries and areas.
Community Information by Zip Code from Cal State University at Northridge
Find all sorts of data by putting in a zip code into the various links listed on the site. Areas such as population, housing, businesses, health, education and politics are covered.
CityTownInfo.com
Contains demographic information, climate data, housing stats, political contribution stats, summary information on local colleges, extensive career/employment information (for metro areas), and a variety of other useful profile information on over 20,000 places in the U.S.
State and Local Government on the Net
The State and Local Government Internet directory provides convenient one-stop access to the websites of thousands of state agencies and city and county governments
Aging Anywhere (AARP)
A resource developed by AARP International. Features quick facts and research, and regional rnand country specific research, reports, and resources. An interactive world map serves as a rn“one-stop” international clearing house of information on aging populations.
ChildStats
Statistics and reports on children and families, including: population and family characteristics, economic security, health, behavior and social environment, and education.
ChildTrends Databank
Information for the latest national trends and research on over 100 key indicators of child rnand youth well-being, including health, social & emotional development, education, and family.
MRI+ (University Internet Reporter)
Planning data on the uses of various consumer products. Data included: demographic information on the persons surveyed, their use of consumer products, and their use of various forms of advertising, including television, radio, and print media.
Note: Registration with valid ITHACA COLLEGE e-mail account required
NationMaster
A central data source and handy way to graphically compare nations. NationMaster is a compilation of data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, UN, and OECD.
Population Reference Bureau DataFinder
Data on 136 population, health, and environment variables for more than 220 countries, 28 world regions and sub-regions, and the world as a whole.
statehealthfacts.org
Data for US states on Demographics and the Economy, Health Status, Health Coverage & Uninsured, Medicaid & SCHIP, Health Costs & Budgets, Medicare, Managed Care & Health Insurance, Providers & Service Use, Minority Health, Women's Health, and HIV/AIDS.
Statistical Abstract of the United States
The authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.
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