Subject Guide for Demographics
This page lists sources of population statistics. It is divided between San Diego, California, United States, and International, but most resources listed here provide demographic information at various levels. For example, many of the sources listed under United States also include information for states, counties, and cities.
Contents
San Diego
See also: California and United States sources.
Demographic Profile
of San Diego City. US Census Bureau.
Provides statistics from the Census covering sex, age, race, Hispanic or Latino,
household relationship, household type, group quarters population, housing occupancy,
and housing tenure.
Demographic Profile
of San Diego County. US Census Bureau.
Provides statistics from the Census covering sex, age, race, Hispanic or Latino,
household relationship, household type, group quarters population, housing occupancy,
and housing tenure.
State and County
QuickFacts: San Diego County. US Census Bureau.
QuickFacts tables are summary profiles showing frequently requested Census data,
such as population, education, home ownership, etc.
San Diego County Census Profile.
SANDAG.
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) provides summary demographic
information for the MSAs in San Diego county.
San Diego Demographics. SANDAG.
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) provides information on transportation,
population and employment, wages, housing, land use, and other demographics.
MPA. Market Profile Analysis: San Diego, Ca. SMSA.
Location: HC
108.S39 M22 Reference Desk
A resource designed for marketers, this source contains statistics on population,
household, industry and occupational, and other "factors" affecting
the San Diego market.
California
See also: United States sources.
American Factfinder. Census Bureau.
This collection of publications provides population and housing data for the
U.S. at a variety of levels (states, counties, cities, census tracts, etc.).
Various statistics are available, including number of persons, race, gender,
age, and income. See the Census
2000 Guide for more information about how to use American Factfinder.
Demographic Profile of
California. US Census Bureau
Provides statistics from the Census covering sex, age, race, Hispanic or Latino,
household relationship, household type, group quarters population, housing occupancy,
and housing tenure.
California Statistical Abstract. California Department of Finance.
Location: F
275.S8 Ref Desk & Ref/CA
This resource is an annual "compilation of data on social, economic and
physical aspects of the State."
State and County
QuickFacts: California. US Census Bureau.
QuickFacts tables are summary profiles showing frequently requested Census data,
such as population, education, home ownership, etc.
Counting California.
Includes statistics on various topics including population and demographics.
RAND California. RAND.
Includes statistics on topics ranging from employment to social security payments
to SAT scores.
California, Cities, Towns & Counties.
Location: HA
261 .C295 2002 Ref Desk
Provides "basic data profiles for all Municipalities & Counties,"
including census data, number of registered voters, and other statistics.
California Latino Demographic Databook.
Location: E
184.S75 C35 1998 Ref
"Addresses the characteristics of this growing population, detailing characteristics
for Latinos by national origin, nativity, citizenship, and period of entry for
the foreign-born, and providing comparative figures for non-Hispanic whites,
blacks, and Asians." Selected data is also available online
from the California Policy Research Center.
Census 2000 for California: A Friendly Guide.
Location: L960 C45
Gov Pubs/CA
Presents Census data for the state of California. Includes the statistics as
well as charts and explanatory text.
California Demographics. California Department of Finance.
Location: F 423 D54
Ref/CA (1994 - ongoing)
Includes state, county, and city population estimates as well as other demographic
information. The web
version (1996 - ongoing) also includes reports and research from the California
Demographic Research Unit.
Center for Health Statistics.
California Department of Health Services.
Provides a variety of statistics related to population, births, deaths, and
health issues.
United States
American Factfinder.Census Bureau.
This collection of publications provides population and housing data for the U.S. at a variety of levels (states, counties, cities, census tracts, etc.). Various statistics are available, including number of persons, race, gender, age, and income. See the Census 2000 Guide for more information about how to use American Factfinder.
County and City Data Book.
Location: C
3.134/2:C 83/2/ Ref/US
Includes summary demographic and vital statistics as well as employment, education, government, housing, production and weather data.
Social Statistics Briefing Room. Whitehouse.
Includes the latest summary statistics for demography, education, health and crime.
Statistical Abstract of the United States. 1878 - ongoing.
Location: C
3.134 Ref Desk & Ref
Includes various statistics including demographics.
The Lifestyle Market Analyst.
Location: HF
5415.33.U6 L54 2001 Ref
Primarily a marketing tool, this source provides demographic data on U.S. markets as well as lifestyle information (e.g. "watching sports on TV" or "avid book reading").
County and City Extra.
Location:
HA203 .C68 2000 Ref
Provides statistical information for U.S. states, counties, metropolitan areas, congressional districts, and cities with populations over 25,000.
Demographics USA County Edition.
Location: HC
106.7 .S83 2001 Ref Desk
This resources for marketers contains population and other demographic data, household data, Effective Buying Income, retail sales, consumer expenditure data, occupation data, and more. Also useful is Demographics USA ZIP edition (HC 106.7 .S833 2001 Ref), which provides similar information for ZIP codes.
Sourcebook of County Demographics.
Location: HA
203 .S65 1996 Ref
Profiles every county in the U.S. with over 70 demographic variables. Also useful is the Sourcebook of
ZIP code demographics (HA 203 .S66 2000), with provides similar information for ZIP codes.
Editor & Publisher Market Guide.
Location: HF
5905 .E38 Ref
Profiles every city in the U.S. and Canada which has a daily newspaper.
International
Canadian Statistics. Statistics
Canada.
Provides information on various population characteristics, population growth,
and other demographic information for Canada.
Demographic
Yearbook. 1948 - ongoing.
Location: HA17
.D45 Reference
Includes a variety of international demographic statistics.
Demography & Population
Studies. Australian National University.
Includes links to Demography & Population Studies WWW Servers world wide.
INFONATION.
UN.
This database allows you to view and compare the most up-to-date statistical
data for the Member States of the United Nations.
International Data Base
(IDB). US Census Bureau.
A computerized data bank containing statistical tables of demographic, and socio-economic
data for all countries of the world.
United Nations Population Information Network
(POPIN). UN Population Division.
Includes World Population Trends as well as a variety of specialized population
research, conferences, and reports.
World Population Information.
US Census Bureau.
Includes a variety of world population information, such as profiles, estimates,
and projections.
Indexes
Not sure where to look for various statistics? Use these indexes to find publications covering your topic.
American Statistics Index (ASI). 1960 - ongoing
Location: Z
7554.U5 A46 Reference
Covers statistics in all U.S. government publications. In two parts: a detailed
index volume; and an abstract volume, which describes the statistics available
in each publication. Note: SDSU owns the non-depository microfiche for this
index. SDSU also owns most of the depository publications; check the PAC for
individual titles.
Statistical Reference Index (SRI). 1981-ongoing.
Location: HA
1.S75 Reference
Indexes and abstracts business, financial and social statistics from U.S. private
organizations (associations, commercial publishers, independent research centers,
etc), state government agencies, and universities. In two parts: a detailed
index volume; and an abstract volume, which describes the statistics available
in each publication. Note: SDSU owns the microfiche set for this index.
Index to International Statistics (IIS). 1983 - ongoing.
Location: HA
154 .I544 Reference
Provides access to statistical publications of the United Nations and other
international organizations. In two parts: a detailed index volume; and an abstract
volume, which describes the statistics available in each publication. Note:
SDSU owns the microfiche set for this index.
