Africana Studies Subject Guide — Data & Statistics

Your source for population, housing, economic, and geographic information. From the U.S. Census Bureau. Use the Advanced Search to look for Black or African American census data.

This section presents statistics on the growth, distribution, and characteristics of the U.S. population. The principal source of these data is the U.S. Census Bureau, which conducts a decennial census of population, a monthly population survey, a program of population estimates and projections, and a number of other periodic surveys relating to population characteristics. Population tables are grouped by category as follows:
► Elderly, Racial And Hispanic Origin Population Profiles
► Race/Ethnicity
► and much more

Includes links to Reports on the African American Population and Population Snap Shot. From the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. They conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. On this site, you will find news articles and reports about African Americans.

These statistics answer the question, "What are the trends in the educational level of the United States population?" Tables include high school and bachelor's degree completions, by race and sex.

Health data on Black/African Americans populations in the United States. It offers data on the major health issues affecting this population. Data from the The Office of Minority Health

The findings from the 2007 the Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion & Public Life dissects religious affiliation among African Americans by sex, age, geography, and educational attainment.