Research and Course Guides: STCM 234: Principles of Strategic Communication: Demographic Data

Demographic Resources

Data.Census.Gov
Data.Census.Gov, the portal that replaces American FactFinder, is the primary way to access U.S. Census Bureau data.
American Community Survey
Ongoing sample surveys of the U.S. population.
Metropolitan Council: Data and Maps
Data from the regional planning agency for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Minnesota State Demographic Center: Census 2010
Population data from the 2010 Census.
Minnesota State Demographic Center: Population Estimates
Information on present and past population numbers in the state.
Consumer Expenditure Survey
Information on the buying habits of American consumers; includes national and regional information. Survey data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.