Note: this is a series, so you can find earlier editions for older information. See the Country Profile link at the bottom of the page. Note also the links at the left-hand menu bar - be sure to click on Databases and Datasets!
SEE ALSO: the UNPD Population Policies theme, which provides more info and context.

A non-governmental organization (NGO)

Check out the "Search Our Publications and Projects" link

Try the Recent International Publications by Country page

use this to view population pyramids and get other info

"The WorldPop project aims to meet these needs through the provision of detailed and open access population distribution datasets built using transparent approaches." Examples of different kinds of population graphics. Probably not actually useful for this, though.

Includes datasets on Population Policies, Trends in Migration, Marriage, Fertility, and Contraception as well as urbanization.
Important! The Population Policies dataset is available in a better, interactive format. Be sure to look at the links in the sidebar, especially the Helpful Links link!

A guide to population information on UN system web sites

from the United Nations Population Division's Department of Economic and Social Affairs
May require Microsoft Silverlight to be installed

Gives a good overview of statistical information for states, counties, and cities. Links to additional (more detailed) data from sources such as American FactFinder, the American Community Survey, population projections, etc. Probably all you will need for this assignment.

Digitized versions of every census.

Links to interactive tools that allow you to create customized statistics/data

Census Geography!