- Ameristat
http://www.ameristat.org/
(Added: Mon Feb 10 2003)
- CIA World Factbook
The CIA World Factbook has long been a reliable source for very basic population data about the world's countries. The site is well organized and easy to use.
http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/
(Added: Wed Aug 31 2005)
- County and City Data Book
The County and City Data Book summarizes population and economic data to give a snapshot of certain areas. This is a useful site if you want a quick overview of a state, county, or large city, or if you want to compare areas. Several publications are available as PDF files, so you can download for easier use.
http://www.census.gov/statab/www/
(Added: Mon Feb 10 2003)
- FedStats Demographics
A list of U.S. government sites that maintain demographic databases that you can access.
http://www.fedstats.gov/programs/
(Added: Thu Sep 22 2005)
- IDB Population Pyramids
International data base that provides population pyramids for all countries showing current and projected population distribution by gender and age.
http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/idbpyr.html
(Added: Thu Aug 24 2006)
- International Programs Center
Not pretty to look at, but this site will point you towards information about census taking around the world and some international demographic statistics.
http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/
(Added: Thu Sep 22 2005)
- Internet Resources for Demographers
Although a bit crude by current web design standards, this site nevertheless contains links to a lot of useful sites, including many listed above. The links under the “Geography” section are all sites with online maps.
http://tgryn.tripod.com/demog.html
(Added: Mon Feb 10 2003)
- PopNet
Run by the Population Reference Bureau, PopNet lists links to respected sources of population information and data. Information is categorized by type of institution (international, nongovernmental, etc.) and by region (Asia, Africa, etc.). This site is a great resource.
http://www.popnet.org
(Added: Mon Feb 10 2003)
- PopPlanet
http://www.PopPlanet.org/PopPlanet
(Added: Mon Feb 10 2003)
- Population Association of America
This site has several years of newsletters from the Population Association of America.
http://www.pop.psu.edu/general/pubs/PAA_Affairs
(Added: Wed Aug 31 2005)
- Population Growth and Balance Simulation
This is an online lesson in how populations grow, maintain a balance, or decline. Squirrels seem to be the main focus.
http://arcytech.org/java/population/
(Added: Wed Aug 31 2005)
- Population Reference Bureau
The PRB updates global population statistics each year on their Population Data Sheet, which is available as a PDF file through this site. In addition, there are hundreds of articles about population issues around the world.
http://www.prb.org
(Added: Wed Aug 31 2005)
- Population Research Institute’s Demography Links
This site links to agencies and organizations that are involved in demographic study, including population geography.
http://athens.pop.psu.edu/allen/LinksByCat.cfm?SubjectID=6
(Added: Mon Feb 10 2003)
- Population Specialty Group of the Association of American Geographers
This is the homepage of the AAG specialty group that focuses on population issues. If you want to connect with professional population geographers, consider joining the AAG and this group. A bi-annual newsletter is available through the site.
http://www.pop.psu.edu/aag/psg.html
(Added: Mon Feb 10 2003)
- Princeton’s Population Index on the Web
This is a voluminous site that links to books, journal articles, and research reports on a wide range of population issues. Many of the references are quite technical, but this is a good introduction to what professional population researchers do.
http://popindex.princeton.edu
(Added: Mon Feb 10 2003)
- Six Billion Human Beings
An excellent interactive website from the Musée de l'Homme in Paris that covers important population issues as well as allows viewer to compare own demographics with counterparts in the rest of the world.
http://www-popexpo.ined.fr/english.html
(Added: Thu Aug 24 2006)
- Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada is as good as the U.S. Census Bureau homepage, offering maps and data about Canada’s population.
http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census01/release/index.cfm
(Added: Mon Feb 10 2003)
- Statistics Division of the United Nations
The Statistical Division of the UN offers data not only on population, but also on many other social indicators, such as education, economic activity, housing, and health.
http://www.un.org/Depts/unsd/social/
(Added: Mon Feb 10 2003)
- The Population Reference Bureau (PRB)
The PRB updates global population statistics each year on their Population Data Sheet, which is available as a PDF file through this site. In addition, there are hundreds of articles about population issues around the world. If you’re doing any work or research on population, you cannot ignore this site.
http://www.prb.org/
(Added: Mon Feb 10 2003)
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