Research Tips
Here are some resources that can assist you with your research.
You will want to start your research early!
Plagiarism
Utah State University has a very strict policy regarding plagiarism. Academic dishonesty of any kind is not tolerated. See the following link for the University's policy on plagiarism. If you have any questions about what constitutes plagiarism, please contact your instructor or a research librarian.
Print Resources
These print sources published bi the U.S. Census Bureau will assist you in gathing the Information you need. These titles are all located in the Government documents area in the Lower Leval:
County and city data book Call number C 3.134/2:C 83/2/
Library has 2007, 2000, 1994, 1988, 1983, 1977, 1972, 1967, 1956 and 1947
State and metropolitan area data book C 3.134/5:
Library has 2006, 1997/1998, 1991, 1986, 1982, 1972
Census of Population. Characteristics of the Population C 3.223/9:
Library has 1870 to 1990 on Lower Level. The 2000 Census is available online.
United States Demographic Information Online
- County and City DatabookCollection of tables created from the 2000 census for all U.S. Counties.
- American FactfinderThis website is an excellent source of demographic data for the United States. Contains population, housing, economic and geographic data from Census 2010
- CenStats DatabasesFind census tract numbers for residential street addresses.
- Social ExplorerAn online research tool providing current and historical census data and demographic information.
- Census QuickfactsQuick, easy access to facts about people, business, and geography
Utah Information: Demographics
- Profile of characteristicsFor Utah, Cache Valley, or Logan
Find age, ethnicity, household by type (children, etc.), employment status, income, commuting, and others. - ProjectionsProjections 2010 - 2050 by county and district
Employment by major industry
See Detailed Demographic and Economic Tables > Age Group by Area and Gender
See Summary Tables > All Summary Tables Combined (pdf)
Other online Resrouces
- CITY POPULATIONPopulation Statistics
for all countries and the major agglomerations of the world
for the major cities and agglomerations of each country
for the administrative divisions of each country - The Atlantic CitiesQuick Facts about major World Cities. Good for Larger Cities
- United Nations Population DataOfficial UN estimates (1950-2010) and projections (2010-2100) for every country in the world, including estimates and projections of over 35 demographic indicators, including birth rates, deaths rates, infant mortality rates and life expectancy.
- City DataStatistics about U.S. Cities. Collected numerous sources to create as complete and interesting profiles of all U.S. cities as we could
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