• Explore Census Data
  Learn about America’s People, Places, and Economy
  Watch this video: Getting Started with Your Search on data.census.gov

• Population Projections (U.S. Census Bureau)

  This site from the U.S. Census Department contains terrific population projections both nationally and by state.

• Profiles of General Demographic Characteristics 2000 Census /Population (1500 pages) (U.S. Census Bureau)

  Contains very detailed breakouts of the population

The U.S. government provides consumer information on the following websites.

Consumer Price Index - Consumer pricing information available online from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Consumer Expenditure Survey - Consumer data available online from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population Survey -  Labor force demographic information available online from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Statistical Abstract of the United States - This resource includes statistics relevant to business, economics, finance, and many other areas. Available online and in print. Latest print edition available at the reference desk.