http://www.census.gov/popest/housing/HU-EST2008.html

Offers statistics on number of housing units by state and the changes for states and state rankings from April 2000. From the Census Bureau.

http://www.census.gov/prod/2009pubs/p95-09-1.pdf

Declining fertility and improved health and longevity have resulted in rising numbers and proportions of elderly populations in most of the world. Describes the policy problems that are posed by an increasingly aged population including economic and social policy challenges. From the Census Bureau.

http://www.census.gov/prod/2009pubs/p25-1137.pdf

Describes the demographic trends for an area that constitutes 18% of the U.S. landmass but only 3% of the population. Although the Great Plains population more than doubled over the measured time period, 244 of the 376 counties in the region saw their populations decline. From the Census Bureau.

http://www.census.gov/population/www/documentation/twps0084/twps0084.pdf

Provides a portrait of the Hispanic-origin population in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, including demographic, social, and economic characteristics, based on the Census 2000 long form questionnaire. Census Working Paper No. 84.

http://www.hrpdcva.gov/Documents/Economics/Databooks/Data_Book_June_2009.pdf

The latest collection of statistical information on the Hampton Roads area. Offers data on population, income, employment, labor force and employment, retail sales, real estate, tourism, ports, transportation, tax collections, and quality of life. From the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission.

http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/population/013960.html

Press release which reports that New Orleans grew at a rate of 8.2% in 2008, faster than any other large city in the U.S. The July 1, 2008 population of New Orleans was still about 170,000 below the pre-Katrina level. Four of the ten fastest growing cities in the U.S. from 2007 to 2008 were in Texas. Arlington and Alexandria were the only Virginia cities in the top 20. Offers links to detailed tables for fastest growing cities, largest population increase, and latest population estimates. From the Census Bureau.

http://www.unfpa.org/pds/climate/messages.html

A website for documents and reports on the links between population dynamics and climate change. From the United Nations Population Fund.

http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/international_population/013882.html

Predicts the world population of those aged 65+ will triple from 516 million in 2009 to 1.53 billion in 2050. The under 15 population is expected to increase by only 6% from 1.83 billion to 1.93 billion. In the U.S. by 2050, those over 65 are expected to outnumber those under 15 . News release with links to database. From the Census Bureau.

http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/age/older_2008.html

A series of statistical tables with information on a wide range of demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of people 55 and older. Topics covered include marital status, educational attainment, nativity and citizenship status, employment status, occupation, earnings, poverty status, and housing. From the Census Bureau.

http://www.census.gov/prod/2009pubs/p25-1136.pdf

Examines population change and the demographic components of change from 2000 to 2007 for central and outlying counties of metro areas. Reports that outlying counties of metro areas saw their population increase 13% compared with an 8% increase for central counties of metro areas. From the Census Bureau.

http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/R40551_20090427.pdf

Discusses the major innovations planned for the 2010 Census, problems encountered in the attempt to automate certain decennial field operations, issues of Census accuracy and coverage and efforts to ensure an equitable count. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.