Census, Population Data

▸ Agencies

Census Bureau (Commerce Dept.), 4600 Silver Hill Rd., #8H-010, North Bldg., Suitland, MD 20746 (for mailing address, change city and zip code to: Washington, DC 20233-0100); (301) 763-2135. Fax, (301) 763-3761. Thomas L. Mesenbourg Jr., Director (Acting). Information, (301) 763-3961. Library, (301) 763-2135. Press, (301) 763-3030 (pio@census.gov).

General e-mail, pio@census.gov

Web, http://www.census.gov

Conducts surveys and censuses (including the decennial census of population and the American Community Survey, as well as the economic census and census of governments every five years); collects and analyzes demographic, social, economic, housing, agricultural, and foreign trade data and data on governments; publishes statistics for use by federal, state, and local governments, Congress, businesses, planners, and the public. Library open to the public.

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Census Bureau (Commerce Dept.), Decennial Census, 4600 Silver Hill Rd., #8H-122, Suitland, MD 20746 (for mailing address, change city and zip code to: Washington, DC 20233-7000); (301) 763-1764. Fax, (301) 763-8867. Arnold A. Jackson, Associate Director.

Web, http://www.census.gov/2010census

Provides data from the 2000 decennial census (including general plans and procedures); economic, demographic, and population statistics; and information on trends. Conducts preparation for the next census.

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Census Bureau (Commerce Dept.), Housing and Household Economic Statistics, 4600 Silver Hill Rd., #7H-174, Suitland, MD 20746 (for mailing address, change city and zip code to: Washington, DC 20233-8500); (301) 763-3234. Fax, (301) 763-3232. David S. Johnson, Chief.

General e-mail, hhes-info@census.gov

Web, http://www.census.gov

Develops statistical programs for the decennial census, the American Community Survey, and for other surveys on housing, income, poverty, and the labor force. Collects and explains the proper use of economic, social, and demographic data. Responsible for the technical planning, analysis, and publication of data from current surveys, including the decennial census, the American Community Survey, the American Housing Survey, the Current Population Survey, and the Survey of Income and Program Participation.

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Census Bureau (Commerce Dept.), Population Division, 4600 Silver Hill Rd., #5H-174, Suitland, MD 20746 (for mailing address, change city and zip code to: Washington, DC 20233-8800); (301) 763-2071. Fax, (301) 763-2516. Enrique J. Lamas, Chief. Information, (301) 763-3030. Toll-free, (866) 758-1060.

General e-mail, pop@census.gov

Web, http://www.census.gov/population/www

Prepares population estimates and projections for national, state, and local areas and congressional districts. Provides data on demographic and social statistics in the following areas: families and households, marital status and living arrangements, farm population, migration and mobility, population distribution, ancestry, fertility, child care, race and ethnicity, language patterns, school enrollment, educational attainment, and voting.

▸ Congress

For a listing of relevant congressional committees and subcommittees, please see page 290 or the Appendix.

▸ Nongovernmental

Population Assn. of America, 8630 Fenton St., #722, Silver Spring, MD 20910; (301) 565-6710. Fax, (301) 565-7850. Stephanie Dudley, Executive Director.

General e-mail, info@popassoc.org

Web, http://www.popassoc.org

Membership: university, government, and industry researchers in demography. Publishes newsletters, monitors legislation and related government activities, and supports collaboration of demographers. Holds annual technical sessions to present papers on domestic and international population issues and statistics.

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Population Reference Bureau, 1875 Connecticut Ave. N.W., #520 20009-5728; (202) 483-1100. Fax, (202) 328-3937. William P. Butz, President. Toll-free, (800) 877-9881.

General e-mail, popref@prb.org

Web, http://www.prb.org

Educational organization engaged in information dissemination, training, and policy analysis on domestic and international population trends and issues. Interests include international development and family planning programs, the environment, and U.S. social and economic policy. Library open to the public.

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