MQM 384 - Community Organization Research Project  

American FactFinder
Provides data from the Census Bureau and other federal agencies. Look for the community fact sheet for your town or county.

Ameristat
A porrtal to U.S. demographics from the Population Reference Bureau at the University of Michigan.

City Profile Report from Homefair
Search for Normal (61761) and Bloomington (61701 & 61704)

Community Sourcebook of Zip Code Demographics (Reference HA 203 .S6601)
Presents demographic and market data by zip code within state.

Demographics USA - County Edition  (Reference HF 5437 .S3202)

Editor & Publisher Market Guide  (Reference HF 5905 .E38)
Annual guide to market rankings. Lists indicators of market size and strength for metro areas.

The Sourcebook of County Demographics (Reference HA 203 .S6501 7th)
Includes data on population composition and change, households, income, and purchase potential.

U.S. Census and its International Database
Use Census Scope to view the data in graphic formats, such as maps, charts, and graphs. Census Bureau resources of interest include:

• American Community Survey (ACS)
  Provides demographic, social, and economic information about U.S. states, counties, metropolitan areas, cities, and population areas of 65,000 or more.
• Current Population Reports
  Data on unemployment, geographic mobility, education, fertility, marital status and ethnicity from a monthly survey of about 50,000 households. Also useful: Current Population Survey
• State and County Quickfacts
  Provides a demographic snapshot of each state. Also provides county level data.