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American FactFinder

American FactFinder - Frequently Asked Questions
Help resource from the U.S. Census Bureau providing tips for searching American FactFinder.

Using American FactFinder

Census QuickFacts

Census QuickFacts, from the U.S. Census Bureau, includes statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with more than 5,000 people. Accessible as an option within American FactFinder or separately via the link below.

QuickFacts
QuickFacts - Frequently Asked Questions
Help resource from the U.S. Census Bureau in using QuickFacts.

Using QuickFacts

Other Sources for Census Data

The following resources may be used in addition to American FactFinder and QuickFacts to locate census data and reports:

Census Data and Information Guide
Guide to Census resources from the U.S. Census. Maintained by the University of Maryland Libraries.
Fedstats.gov
Statistics from more than 100 federal agencies. The website is searchable by numerous access points, including by state, subject, and agency.
Historical Census Browser
From the University of Virginia. Provides select data from the 1790-1960 decennial censuses.
Maryland Counties and Cities Quick Facts
Produced by the U.S. Census Bureau, the website provides statistical data about Maryland, including data on populations with racial breakdown, education, business information, and geographical facts. The site is searchable by county and city.
Maryland Reports and Vital Statistics
Reports on births, deaths, infant mortality, and other statistical data by race and jurisdiction.
Maryland State Data Center
Provides data on population, housing, employment, labor force, and income projections in the state of Maryland.
U.S. Census Bureau
Provides U.S. Government statistics on a wide range of topics, including people and households, business and industry, as well as geographical data.
Zip Code Data from the Census Bureau
Resource explaining the availability of census data by zip codes.