Finding Statistics
For further resources, see the Guide to Statistical Resources
- Census of Population and Housing This link opens in a new window The Census of Population and Housing is the decennial census conducted by the United States Census Bureau every 10 years since 1790. Records and information for all years are provided at this site.
- Demographic & Social Statistics( UN Statistics Division) The United Nations Statistics Division collects, compiles and disseminates official statistics on a wide range of social and demographic topics.
- Immigration Data & Statistics (Department of Homeland Security) Since the passage of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, the Office of Immigration Statistics (OIS) has responsibility to carry out two statutory requirements: 1) to collect and disseminate to Congress and the public data and information useful in evaluating the social, economic, environmental, and demographic impact of immigration laws; and 2) to establish standards of reliability and validity for immigration statistics collected by the Department’s operational Components.
- Statistical Sites on the World Wide Web (Bureau of Labor Statistics) Provides links to numerous statistical sites, both US and international.
Librarian
Rachel Dwyer
she/ her
Contact:
African Studies Library
6th floor,
Mugar Memorial Library
Mon-Fri 9am - 5 pm
rdwyer@bu.edu
6th floor,
Mugar Memorial Library
Mon-Fri 9am - 5 pm
rdwyer@bu.edu
617-353-3726
Subjects: African Studies