Census worker. What is it like to be one? [more inside]
posted by josher71 on Nov 30, 2009 - 4 answers

How do I create a cross-tab from Census data (SF3)? [more inside]
posted by qldaddy on Oct 30, 2009 - 14 answers

I need to do some empirical research of a kind I know next to nothing about. Please help! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 20, 2009 - 7 answers

Can someone help me find older version of the United States census? I'd like to compare and review the questions they are asking this time around versus the questions of years past. I know I can download a sample census for 2010. I'd like to download a pdf of the older ones as well. Thank you.
posted by Jackie_Treehorn on May 19, 2009 - 6 answers

Statisticians, help me work some census cross-referencing magic. [more inside]
posted by letahl on May 4, 2009 - 9 answers

What technology would have been available to Biblical census-takers? [more inside]
posted by Fiasco da Gama on May 3, 2009 - 10 answers

Where can I find the population of US states in 1995? [more inside]
posted by Phire on Nov 13, 2008 - 6 answers

Is there a publicly available dataset that includes the name of every street in the US? [more inside]
posted by EnormousTalkingOnion on Oct 6, 2008 - 1 answer

I'm having a bit of trouble navigating the US Census bureau's website in search of a particular bit of data I need for a project. I need block level housing count data for all of Pennsylvania. I've found the county and tract level data pretty easily, but haven't found a way to dig deeper. Any expert census data miners out there?
posted by buttercup on Aug 12, 2008 - 3 answers

Noob with GIS: Help me get more out of my data, craft reports, etc. [more inside]
posted by wfrgms on Jul 23, 2008 - 5 answers

I have missed my (Australian) university's census date. Am I screwed? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 16, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm trying to figure out what percentage of people born in 1890 were still alive in 1920 and then 1950 and so on, until we can say for certain that every person born in 1890 is 100 percent definitely dead. I've looked at the 1890 and 1920 census, but they don't have mortality tables. [more inside]
posted by melodykramer on Apr 22, 2008 - 12 answers

Does anyone know a place online where I can find the 1931 or 1941 population of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada? [more inside]
posted by otio on Nov 14, 2007 - 7 answers

How can I convert GPS to Census boundaries? [more inside]
posted by suedehead on Jul 9, 2007 - 3 answers

"80% of people grow up to live within a 20 mile radius of where they were born." Is this true? [more inside]
posted by LakesideOrion on Jun 14, 2007 - 27 answers

Is it possible to find out the census of Bosnian immigrants (or the Bosnian Population in US) in the USA, for each individual state? If so, how can I go about doing that task? I am working on a Bosnian/American statistics maps and I am in a need of state census reports for each state. I don't know if this is hard to obtain, but some helpful leads would be great. Thanks in advance! [more inside]
posted by cheero on May 16, 2007 - 4 answers

Demographic Research Question: I am trying to find an online source that will tell me how many high school students live in a particular media market (a set of counties surrounding a major urban area). [more inside]
posted by ottereroticist on Apr 10, 2007 - 10 answers

Help me with my Census-fu. [more inside]
posted by mammary16 on Jul 11, 2006 - 6 answers

I just opened my mailbox to find a large envelope from the U.S. Census Bureau stamped with this friendly notice: The American Community Survey Form Enclosed - YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUIRED BY LAW What's the worst that could happen if I don't respond? [more inside]
posted by slhack3r on Jan 27, 2006 - 24 answers

How many people in the United States make over $25 million a year in pre-tax income? How many over some other threshold? Google is failing me, and census.gov is resisting my navigational efforts.
posted by Aaorn on Dec 3, 2005 - 10 answers

Do population statistics for U.S. cities typically include or exclude college students? [more inside]
posted by ZenMasterThis on Sep 27, 2005 - 4 answers

I received a huge questionnaire in the mail from the US Census Bureau. It says there is a legal penalty if I do not fill it out. I do not like ANYONE...even our trusted government asking all this personal info. What will happen if I do not fill it out, will the Feds show up? [more inside]
posted by SparkyPine on May 27, 2005 - 43 answers

Geneology/Census Question: Any way to find out how many humans of Nth generation live in a state. For example, how many 6th generation Arizonans are there?
posted by BrodieShadeTree on Nov 10, 2004 - 1 answer

Can anyone help me find demographics for New York and Vermont in and around 1936. Specifically, I'm interested in the racial makeup on both states and especially in New York City. The census website confuses me a little, does anyone know a good link or reference for this specific, query?
posted by Slimemonster on May 25, 2004 - 2 answers