ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION

Population Profile of the United States: 1995 brings together under one cover a wide range of sample survey and census data on demographic, social, and economic trends for the Nation as a whole. The report includes data collected from 1990 to 1994 and reflects the most recent information available on each topic in early 1995. In many cases, the data are shown by race and Hispanic origin. (Persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race. These data do not include the population of Puerto Rico.)

At the end of each section, a "For Further Information" box lists sources of data and a subject specialist who can answer technical questions. All Current Population Reports that are listed in this report are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

Selected national demographic, social, and economic characteristics for 1980 and 1985 through 1994 are summarized in the tables in appendix A. The different population universes included in this report are shown in appendix B. It should be noted that the national and State population estimates and projections and 1994 survey data in this report are consistent with the 1990 census of population. The survey data prior to 1994 are consistent with the 1980 census. See appendix B for further discussion.

General questions or comments about this report may be addressed to Janice Valdisera, Population Division, U.S. Bureau of the Census, Washington, DC 20233 (301-457-2381).