Use the data you find responsibly and kindly, being aware that the information can be out of date. Site offers choice of English or Spanish language. These online guides may help you find interesting information. Finding Population or Housing Statistics about a Community The Census of Population and Housing provides a statistical look at population and housing characteristics in the United States. To find statistics about part of a city, use the part of the census information called census-tract data .
Census tracts are small geographic areas.
Census tract data is available in printed form or on the internet. Difference between 100 percent and sample data . Definitions of terms used in the 1990 Census are available in 1990 Census of Population and Housing. Part A. Text and Part B. Glossary . Also, most printed reports have an appendix at the end of the report with definitions.