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Polls and Statistical Information

To search the catalog for more statistical information, use "subject begins with" on the drop down menu with search terms such as:

Hispanic Americans--Statistics.
Hispanic Americans--Population.
Spanish Americans--Statistics.
United States--Population--Statistics
Hispanic Americans--Population--Statistics

In addition to the resources below, users may want to consult Data Services at Perkins

Hispanic Americans [serial]: A Statistical Sourcebook

This is a print resource that comes out anually. The latest copy is at the Reference Desk. Earlier copies are in the stacks. It is a compilation of statistical information from the U.S. government about Latinos. Tables are grouped into the following categories: (1) demographics; (2) social characteristics; (3) household and family characteristics; (4) education from preprimary to high school years; (5) education in postsecondary school and educational attainment; (6) government and elections; (7) the labor force, employment, and unemployment; (8) earnings, income, poverty, and wealth; (9) crime and corrections; and (10) special topics.

ICPSR - Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research

Many datasets are available at ICPSR and data can be manipulated online avoiding downloading. Downloads are possible if you prefer.

iPOLL

iPOLL is a full-text retrieval system organized at the question-level which provides the tools to sift through nearly a half million questions asked on national public opinion surveys since 1935. Data may be downloaded for secondary analysis.

Lexis-Nexis Statistical

Indexes statistics on population and demographics, business and financial activities, domestic and international trade, government programs, health, and politics.

Pew Hispanic Center

Find reports, factsheets, surveys, and other resources related to Latinos in America.

Polling the Nations

The database includes compilations of questions and responses from national, state, local and special surveys covering subjects from social and political concerns to economic issues. Information is gathered from professional polling organizations, television networks, universities, newspapers, businesses, and associations.

Statistical Record of Hispanic Americans

Description pending

U.S. Census Bureau. Hispanic Population of the United States

Does not include the population of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico but does include Puerto Ricans residing in the United States.