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Demographics
To find demographic information on certain populations, the below databases, websites and resources may be of great use to you. If you need assistance, please book a research appointment with your Business Librarian.
Databases
- PolicyMap This link opens in a new windowPolicyMap is a web-based, GIS-lite mapping tool. It allows you to create shaded maps with data points as well as tables with U.S. data. Community and Community Health profiles are also available for states, counties and towns.
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new windowUnited States' most comprehensive collection of Industry Market Research and Industry Risk Ratings.
- Reference Solutions (old name: ReferenceUSA) This link opens in a new windowThis resource is provided by the New Jersey State Library (JerseyClicks). Detailed information on more than 12 million U.S. businesses; 102 million U.S. residents; and 683,000 U.S. health care providers.
Web Data Resources
- NACo County ExplorerWebsite that holds US County Data
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Demographic InformationThis specific page holds information on Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population
- Census Business BuilderTool that provides demographic and economic data from the U.S. Census Bureau
- Data.govWebsite that provides public access to datasets
- Data on Minority- and Women-Owned BusinessesAnnual Business Survey providing Data on Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
- United States Census BureauThis website touches on the U.S. and the World Population Clock
- World Bank Open DataFree and open access to global development data.