RPTA 235: Progamming Principles & Applications in Leisure Services: Demographics

Here is the site with information on the Census Geography: Census Geographic Terms & Concepts http://www.census.gov/geo/reference/terms.html

One of the easiest way to access current U.S. government census data is using Quick Facts.

American FactFinder provides access to data about the United States, Puerto Rico and the Island Areas. The data in American FactFinder come from several censuses and surveys.

For more information on how to use AFF, try one of these guides:

• WIU Libraries Guide prepared by Linda Zellmer.
• Using FactFinder by the Census Bureau
• What Aermican FactFinder Provides

EJ Screen - EJ Screen, formerly the Environmental Justice Geographic Assessment Tool, allows users to combine map data from multiple sources, including Census, health, environmental and EPA monitored facilities to identify factors that might impact environmental health.

Illinois County Data Book - population, economic and election statistics for Illinois counties.

McDonough County Page - use these sites for other Illinois counties as well.