Demographical Information
Are you looking for population or demographical information on Asian-Americans? These sources will get you started.
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American Community Survey (ACS)An addition to the decennial census, beginning in 1996, provides more in-depth information on communities than in previous censuses.
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Ancestry Library Edition This link opens in a new windowWide-range coverage of the United States and the United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada and other areas.
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Explore Census Data (formerly American FactFinder)Demographic and economic profiles for all regions of the United States.
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Historical Census DataDecennial census data going back to 1790.
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U.S. Census: Asian American Data LinksLinks to social, economic and other characteristics on the Asian population in the United States.
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U.S. Census: Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Data LinksLinks to social, economic and other characteristics on the Hawaiian and Pacific Islander population in the United States.
Maps and Geographical Sources
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American West This link opens in a new windowDigitized primary sources, including maps, related to the settlement and growth of the American West. Search for specific ethnic groups, i.e. "Chinese," for optimal results.
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Library of Congress Online MapsDigitized maps from the LoC's collection of 4.5 million maps.
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PolicyMap This link opens in a new windowOnline data and mapping application with access to more than 10,000 indicators for U.S. demographics, housing and real estate, income, mortgages, health, and more. Create custom maps, tables, and reports and upload your own data without expensive software and training. Online access restricted to UCLA.
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SimplyAnalytics This link opens in a new windowA web-based mapping, analytics, and data visualization application with 100,000+ data variables, including: demographic data from the US Census dating back to 1980, the American Community Survey (ACS), consumer spending data from the Consumer Expenditure Survey (CEX), and D&B's Premium business directory providing access to over 20 million US business profiles.
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Social Explorer This link opens in a new windowCreate and manipulate interactive maps using demographic data.