The Union County Library System


Census
 

                                       


Census information from the 1990 and the 2000 census are on the web.  For older census info check  the Reference section of the library in the 310-317 section, or ask a librarian.  If using the catalog use census or population as a keyword. 

American FactFinder Popular tables and maps for the U.S., states, counties, cities, towns, and American Indian reservations. American Indian and Alaska Native Central gateway to American Indian and Alaskan Native data and links. Major program areas of the Bureau of the Census are included with easy links to results from the Census 2000, Economic data, Population Estimates and Projections, maps, results from the 1990 Census and more. Also included is a link to the Federal Register list of Federally recognized tribes from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.  Business Statistics about PA from the Census Bureau. Census Bureau Home Page The official site, from which all other information is gathered.
Census information for Union County and Central Pennsylvania Facts for Features Each Facts for Features consists of a collection of statistics pertinent to a particular holiday or special observance; they serve as background for reporters who write or broadcast feature stories. The data are gleaned from demographic and economic subject areas across the Census Bureau. Fast Facts for Congress This site provides highlights from Census Bureau sources of economic and demographic data for the U.S., states, counties, and congressional districts of the 108th Congress. Historical Data This data from the University of VA is broken down to the County level and goes back to 1790.
Kids Count Various databases focused on children, gathered from the Census Bureau.  Broken down by states, counties, congressional districts, large cities, metropolitan areas, towns and American Indian/'Alaska Native/Hawaii home lands. Pennsylvania QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau Population by county and places, social, economic, housing, employment, income & poverty. The Pennsylvania State Data Center The Commonwealth's official source of demographic and economic data.  
 

The following books  are located in the reference department of the Public Library for Union County.  They many not circulate. 

REF 317.4851 PEN 2005   Pennsylvania County Data Book Lycoming County
REF 317.4839 PEN 2005   Pennsylvania County Data Book Montour County
REF 317.4831 PEN 2005   Pennsylvania County Data Book Northumberland County
REF 317.4849 PEN 2005   Pennsylvania County Data Book Snyder County
REF 317.48 UNI 2005        Pennsylvania County Data Book Union County

Other census materials can be found in the library at REF 317
 

11/07/2006 reference@publibuc.org   570-523-1172