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Historical Data and Reports
There are several sources of historical data available on the Census Bureau Web site. Here are just a few:
- Historical Statistics of the United States: Colonial Times to 1970: Part I [PDF | ZIP - 52.2MB] and
Part II [PDF | ZIP - 66.1MB].
This document consists of several internally linked PDFs for faster online viewing. Download the ZIP file to view all PDF files offline. - Census of Population and Housing
Below are links to selected Census Bureau reports and data sets containing historical data. This is not an exhaustive list; researchers also may want to search the Census Bureau's alphabetical subject list.
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One room schoolhouse, Kansas, 1941
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Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP)
Tax Revenue of State and Local Governments
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