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Data on Individuals
Genealogists and other history researchers are often interested in records for individuals. Those records are released after 72 years, so the latest information available is through the 1930 census. Records for local counties are kept in Special Collections and Archives in Dunbar Library.
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National Archives 1940 US Census SchedulesThe 1940 census records were released by the US National Archives April 2, 2012, and brought online through a partnership with Archives.com. This website allows you full access to the 1940 census images, in addition to 1940 census maps and descriptions.
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Welcome to the Statistical Data Resources Guide
Statistical data can be found from a variety of sources, government and commercial. The following Library Guide is just a selection of some of the data sources you can use for your presentations, reports and papers. It is recommended that you contact our reference staff for additional assistance in finding statistical data.
Why Can't I Find My Data?
Some of the reasons you may not find the data you need are:
The question wasn't asked - Looking at the questionnaire that was used to gather data is a simple way to check this. The Census Bureau includes questionnaires on their websites and in many print publications.
Confidentiality and Data Protection - the Census Bureau suppresses data that can be identified with a specific individual or business. This usually affects data for small geographic areas. For more information, see the Data Stewardship and Privacy Program.
The data was not/has not been released - Look for release schedules. Examples:
- American Community Survey Release Schedule
- Economic Indicator Release Schedule
- Data Protection and Privacy
The Census Bureau takes confidentiality very seriously. (They do not share information with the IRS!) They do not publish data in any context that would allow information about an individual person or company to be derived. (A simple example: if there are three individuals in a category, the Census Bureau will not publish a total, because two of the individuals could get together and subtract their data to learn the information about the third.)
Since the US Government sequester, US agencies have cut back on the collection of demographic and economic data. For example, the US Census Bureau no longer publishes economic reports, the Statistical Abstract, and other demographic information. Visit their web sites for more information.
How to Get Reference Help
For reference help, ask at the Information Desk on the second floor of Dunbar Library (937-775-2925).
You can schedule an appointment with the government and legal information coordinator. Contact information is on the right.
Chat reference service is also available through the Ask a Librarian page.
Historical Statistics for the United States
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American Population before the Federal Census of 1790 (Print)Chicago citation:
Greene, Evarts Boutell, and Virginia D. Harrington. 1966. American population before the Federal census of 1790. Gloucester, Mass: P. Smith. -
Historical Statistics of the United States update 2006 ed. (Online)Chicago citation:
Carter, Susan B. 2006. Historical statistics of the United States. Cambridge [England]: Cambridge University Press. https://hsus.cambridge.org/HSUSWeb/HSUSEntryServlet. -
Datapedia of the United States: American History in Numbers (Online)Chicago citation:
Kurian, George Thomas, and George Thomas Kurian. 2004. Datapedia of the United States American history in numbers. Lanham, MD: Bernan Press. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=118542.
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Statistical Data
Wright State University Student Fact Book
The Student Fact Book, published every Fall term, contains data regarding the Wright State student body at both the Dayton and Lake Campuses, such as entrance status, student classification, program of study (major), race/ethnicity, and gender.
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Student Fact Book - Wright StateThe Student Fact Book, published every Fall term, contains data regarding the Wright State student body at both the Dayton and Lake Campuses, such as entrance status, student classification, program of study (major), race/ethnicity, and gender.