History

This libguide created by the University of Missouri Libraries compiles historic data from U.S. government publications that show average retail prices for common items or "necessities of life" by decade from the 1770 to the present.

Covers seventeen different categories of information including population; vital statistics and health; housing and construction; employment and earnings; personal income; banking and finance; state and local government finances and employment; courts; crime and public safety; communications; transportation; agriculture; mining and mineral products; and manufacturing.

Find data by county or region (such as Flint Hills) including demographics, housing, healthcare, and more.

This guide provides links to census data and publications both online and in print.

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