Historical census data can be more difficult to find and use than what we're used to from current census data. Census collection methods have changed, and questions in the census have also changed over the years. If you are looking for historical data, here are some sources that might help you.
Encyclopedia of the U. S. Census by U.S. Census Bureau data, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS) can be accessed in various places:
Visual and numerical presentation of U.S. census data and a wide range of demographic information, 1790 – present. Creates maps and reports at levels from national to block group.
For more information on the US census, see CMU Librarian Sarah Young's guide on the census.
CMU Libraries have an excellent team in Research Data services, comprising of experts in all areas of data. They offer office hours, one-on-one consultations, and workshops, as well as assistance on text & data mining and data visualization.
Access data on social, behavioral, humanistic, and natural sciences including history, economics, government, finance, sociology, demography, education, law, natural resources, climate, religion, international migration, and trade - quantitative facts of American History. ca. 1790-present.
