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2010 Census Data Products: United States ⁠— At A Glance

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2010 Census Summary Files

The Summary File 1 data tables provide the most detailed information available from the 2010 Census about a community's entire population, including cross-tabulations of age, sex, households, families, relationship to householder, housing units, detailed race and Hispanic or Latino origin groups, and group quarters.

The Summary File 2 tables add a layer of detail — making information, such as age, relationship and homeownership available for specific race and ethnic groups within a community.

Press Kit: Census 2010 ⁠— Summary File 1

Press Kit: Census 2010 ⁠— Summary File 2

American Indian & Alaska Native Maps

The American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States wall maps show American Indian and Alaska Native Areas reported or delineated for the specified Census. They also contain population related graphics.

Reference Map | 2010

2010 AIAN in the United States Wall Maps

Here are the 2010 American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States Wall reference maps

2010 Guide to State and Local Census Geography

This resource contains state geographic information and provides links to lists of geographic entities within each state.

Reference File

Guide to 2010 State and Local Census Geography

These pages provide an overview of census geography and have information about key geographic concepts for each state as it relates to the 2010 Census.

2010 Census Demographic Profiles

These profiles provide details about race and Hispanic groups, age, sex and housing status. The profiles were released on a state-by-state basis for each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

Press Kit: Census 2010 ⁠— Demographic Profiles

2010 Census Population Profile Maps

The U.S. Census Bureau's 2010 Census Profile maps present a graphic overview of selected demographic information from the 2010 Census of Population and Housing. In addition to a population density map, each page includes a pie chart showing percent of total population by race, a population pyramid, and a bar chart illustrating housing occupancy rates. The map series consists of one page-sized map for each state in the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, as well as a national map.

Visualization | 2010

Population Profiles 2010

These maps present a graphic overview of selected demographic information from the 2010 Census of Population and Housing

2010 Census Briefs

Publication | March 2011 | Paul Mackun and Steven Wilson (With Thomas Fischetti and Justyna Goworowska)

Population Distribution and Change: 2000 to 2010

Population change between 2000 and 2010 for several geographic levels, including regions, states, metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas, and counties.

Publication | March 01, 2011 | Karen R. Humes, Nicholas A. Jones, and Roberto R. Ramirez

Overview of Race and Hispanic Origin: 2010

This report looks at our nation’s changing racial and ethnic diversity and provides a snapshot of race and Hispanic origin in the United States.

Publication | May 01, 2011 | Lindsay M. Howden and Julie A. Meyer

Age and Sex Composition: 2010

This report describes the age and sex composition of the United States in 2010.

Publication | May 01, 2011 | Sharon R. Ennis, Merarys Ríos-Vargas, and Nora G. Albert

The Hispanic Population: 2010

This report provides a snapshot of the Hispanic or Latino population in the United States.

Publication | September 01, 2011 | Lindsay Hixson, Bradford B. Hepler, and Myoung Ouk Kim

The White Population: 2010

This report provides a portrait of the White population in the United States and discusses its distribution at lower levels of geography.

Publication | September 01, 2011 | Sonya Rastogi, Tallese D. Johnson, Elizabeth M. Hoeffel, and Malcolm P. Drewery, Jr

The Black Population: 2010

This report provides a portrait of the Black population in the United States and discusses its distribution at lower levels of geography.

Publication | October 01, 2011 | Christopher Mazur and Ellen Wilson

Housing Characteristics: 2010

Highlights housing in 2010 and changes in housing characteristics between 2000 and 2010 in the nation and smaller areas.

Publication | November 2011 | Kristin D. Burnett

Congressional Apportionment: 2010 Census Brief

Trends in congressional apportionment and the apportionment population—what it is, who is included, and what method is used to calculate it.

Publication | November 01, 2011 | Carrie A. Werner

The Older Population: 2010

This report describes the older population of the United States in 2010.

Publication | January 2012 | Tina Norris, Paula L. Vines, and Elizabeth M. Hoeffel

The American Indian and Alaska Native Population: 2010

A portrait of the American Indian and Alaska Native population in the United States and distribution at the national level and at lower levels of geography.

Publication | March 2012 | Elizabeth M. Hoeffel, Sonya Rastogi, Myoung Ouk Kim, and Hasan Shahid

The Asian Population: 2010

A portrait of the Asian population in the United States and distribution at the national level and at lower levels of geography.

Publication | May 2012 | Lindsay Hixson, Bradford B. Hepler, and Myoung Ouk Kim

The Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Population: 2010

A portrait of the Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population and distribution at the national level and at lower levels of geography.

Publication | September 2012 | Nicholas A. Jones and Jungmiwha Bullock

The Two or More Races Population: 2010

Our nation’s changing racial and ethnic diversity. A snapshot of the population reporting multiple races in the United States.

Publication | April 01, 2012 | Daphne Lofquist, Terry Lugaila, Martin O’Connell, and Sarah Feliz

Households and Families: 2010

Information on the number and types of living arrangements of American households in 2010.

Redistricting Data

The Census Bureau's interactive redistricting map widget enables users to view local 2010 Census data by state, including population change and race and Hispanic or Latino origin data by county.

Data Tool | 2010

2010 Census: Redistricting Data Map

This interactive map widget shows 2010 Census data by state, including population change and race and Hispanic or Latino origin data by county.

Apportionment Data

The Census Bureau's interactive map widget enables users to view 10 decades of apportionment history, current apportionment totals and our country's changing population through the past century.

Data Tool | 2010

Historical Apportionment Data Map

This interactive map widget shows 10 decades of apportionment history, current apportionment totals and our changing population through the past century.