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U.s. Bureau of the Census: Hispanic Population of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This web-page from the U.S. Bureau of the Census looks at the hispanic population of the United States via census data and other facts.
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Census 2000 Briefs

For Students 9th - 10th
A page of a number of news briefs from the U.S. Census Bureau discussing Census 2000 results in population, race, housing, and much more. A nice source when studying American diversity.
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Uscb: u.s. Trade Balance With Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
Charts make it easy to read the yearly trade (both imports and exports) in U.S. dollars wtih Italy.
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United States Census Bureau: Poverty in the Us [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The US census report on poverty published in 2001.
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U.s. Census Bureau: Poverty

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Census Bureau offers the official statistics on poverty.
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U.s. Census Bureau: Age Data

For Students 9th - 10th
This website has data available on age at the following levels: National, State, County, and other. Other statistical sections are "International Data," "Baby Boomer," "Older (55+) Population," and "Elderly (65+) Population."
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U.s. Census Bureau: Families and Living Arrangements

For Students 9th - 10th
Census Bureau statistics show the variety in living arrangements that exist in the United States. Find historical information as well as current figures.
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U.s. Census Bureau: Population Change and Distribution [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This U.S. Census Web site gives current and past information on population changes and distribution. Must have an Adobe Reader to access.
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U.s. Census Bureau: Measuring 50 Years of Economic Change [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy report published in 1998 that analyzes historical changes in the US economy and labor force, based on data collected by the Census Bureau.
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Scholastic: It's About Us: Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
Teachers will encourage students to understand the purpose and history regarding the U.S. Census with these cross-curricular lesson plans designed for grades K-4. Scope and Sequence, National Standards, as well as activities and...
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U.s. Census Bureau: Student State Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Ever wonder how many 8 year old boys or girls live in your state? Do you know what day your state joined the Union? Take some time to explore the fifty states and Puerto Rico and discover many fun facts collected by the U.C. Census.
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U. S. Census Bureau: People of Arab Descent

For Students 9th - 10th
This report, based on the 2005 Census, details the distribution of people of Arab descent based on gender, age, marital status, country of birth, English-speaking ability, educational attainment, employment status, poverty level/family...
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2010 Census Fact Sheet [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Peruse this brochure of general facts regarding the 2010 U.S. Census.
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2010 Census Fact Sheet [Pdf]

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Peruse this brochure of general facts regarding the 2010 U.S. Census.
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Us Census Bureau: Population of the 100 Largest Cities in the u.s.: 1790 1990

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an extensive amount of information on the population of urban areas around the U.S. To skip the written summaries just click on the tables for statistical data.
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U.s. Census Bureau: State & County Quick Facts: Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about the population demographics of Texas, categories of businesses, and basic geography.
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U.s. Census Bureau: Race: Black Population

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to census data on the black population in the United States.
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U.s. Census Bureau: Puerto Rico Municipios Population

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Bureau provides this extensive text file on the estimated population of Puerto Rico by municipality from 1990 to 1999.
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U.s. Bureau of the Census: Hispanic Origin

For Students 9th - 10th
This chart from the U.S. Bureau of the Census presents findings on the origins of the hispanic population of the Unted States.
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U.s. Census Bureau: 2010 Census

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What is the Census? Why should I fill out my form? Can I do the Census online? Find out the answers to these questions and many more when you take a look at the U.S. Census Bureau: 2010 Census website. Teacher materials are available.
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U.s. Census Bureau: Migration/geographic Mobility

For Students 9th - 10th
This U.S. Census Bureau site is a first stop on regional shift information, with links to population survey information, population estimates and other related sites.
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U.s. Census Bureau: Poverty

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a wealth of information about poverty in the U.S. including statistics and characteristics of those living in poverty.
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Us Census Bureau: Poverty Thresholds

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives the poverty guidelines for the past 20 years. Easy to read and understand.
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Us Census Bureau: American Community Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Community Survey uses demographic data to enable the government and communities make important decisions.