Demographic Statistics from the U.S. Census and other sources: Religion, International, etc.
A beginners guide to finding statistics about the U.S., Utah and the U.
Other U.S. Government Statistics
Many other U.S. federal agencies besides the Census Bureau collect various statistics.
- National Center for Health Statistics | CDCNCHS collects, analyzes, and disseminates timely, relevant, and accurate health data and statistics. Our products and services inform the public and guide program and policy decisions to improve our nation’s health.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsConsumer Price Index, Unemployment data and more.
Statistics on Religion
Public Law 94-521 prohibits the Census Bureau from asking a question about religious affiliation on a mandatory basis; therefore, the Bureau of the Census is not the source for information on religion.
- Association of Religion Data ArchivesPennsylvania State University
- PEW Forum on Religion & Public Lifeincludes the U.S. Religious Landscape Survey, 2008
- Public Religion Research InstituteA research a consulting service specializing in work at the intersection of religion, values, and public life.
- American Religious Identification SurveyTrinity College
- U.S. Religious Landscape Survey, 2008Demographic data and maps about religion in the U.S., from the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life
- Spirituality in Higher EducationA National Study of College Students’ Search for Meaning and Purpose (UCLA)
- Statistical Abstract of the U.S.Some statistics on religion are in the section on Population.
2010 U. S. Religion Census by ISBN: 9780615623443Publication Date: 2012-05-01An enumeration of religious congregations, attendees, members, and adherents by county, state, and nation for 236 religious bodies. Includes 32 pages of maps and graphs.
Religious Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000 by ISBN: 091442226XPublication Date: 2002-08-01
International Demographics
The United Nations is a good source of international statistics.
- CIA World Factbookinformation on history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
- Country StudiesDetalied country profiles published by the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program
- GapminderA non-profit “museum” of data on sustainable global development
- U.S. Census International ProgramsWorld population clock and country population ranking.
- Population IndexPopulation Index database for 1986-2000
International Statistics Guide
