REA 091 - West - Reading Improvement II: U.S. Statistics

"Designed to provide current, concise statistical profiles of top U.S. cities with populations between 25,000 and 99,999. Includes social, business, economic, demographic and environmental profiles of each city, with brief evaluative comments."

Provides information on America's top cities-those fastest-growing, as well as those with a particular historical, political, industrial, and/or commercial significance. City-specific profiles organize pertinent facts, data, and figures related to demographic, economic, cultural, geographic, social, and recreational conditions

NOTE: Use the 2010 AREA PROFILE (right margin) to select a State. Then, use the AREAS WITHIN button (left margin) and select PLACES, then use the drop-down menu to select your city.

U.S. Census Bureau:
*Our Mission
- To serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy. Full Mission Statement
*Our Goal
- To provide the best mix of timeliness, relevancy, quality, and cost for the data we collect and services we provide
What Data We Collect & When
Population & Housing Census - every 10 years
Economic Census - every 5 years
Census of Governments - every 5 years
American Community Survey - annually
Our many surveys -- both Demographic & Economic
Economic Indicators - each indicator is released on a specific schedule, see the Economic Indicator Calendar

NOTE: Search your city name directly from the main page.

Check the search results for the "official website for the city of XXX" for your city, then look for a "city facts" or any "about (your city)" section.

Profiles of all U.S. cities. Photos, geographical data, crime data, demographics, weather,, unemployment, water & health, etc.

NOTE: Select your State, then search that websites directory for your City.

Also try to search your city from the main page, which leads to different search results.

A directory listing Chambers of Commerce in the USA. NOTE: Search by city and state.

"The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations. More than 96% of U.S. Chamber members are small businesses with 100 employees or fewer."