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General Statistics

Census Information

Fedstats
Gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies.

Statistical Abstract of the United States
This in-depth report covers population, vital statistics, education, elections, energy, transportation, health and nutrition, and more.

International Statistical Agencies
A list compiled by the U.S. Census Department, with links to other countries's official statistical agencies.

Nationmaster
Statistics, facts, and figures for countries around the world.

Statemaster
Statistics, facts, and figures for the United States.

Education

Education Statistics at a Glance
Statistics from several Department of Education sources, including the Digest of Education Statistics, the Condition of Education, and Projections of Education Statistics.

Health

National Center for Health Statistics
Birth and death statistics, as well as information on health status, lifestyle and exposure to unhealthy influences, the onset and diagnosis of illness and disability, and the use of health care.

Crime

Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
Brings together data from more than 100 sources covering aspects of criminal justice in the United States.

Uniform Crime Reports
Reports on crime in the United States, from 1995-present. Includes hate crimes statistics and figures for crimes against law enforcement officers.

Poverty

Poverty (U.S. Census Bureau)
Numbers of people living in poverty in the United States, detailed tables and historical figures, as well as poverty definition and thresholds.

Poverty Guidelines, Research, and Measurement
Federal guidelines and thresholds for determining poverty, as well as links to poverty-related research and articles. From the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

Business, Economics, & Trade Information

Bureau of Labor Statistics
Employment statistics, inflation, consumer prices, wages, and occupational safety.

Business Patterns (since 1998)
County, ZIP Code, and Metro Business Patterns, providing data on numbers of establishments, employment, and payroll. Figures are also available by SIC code for 1994-1997.

Economic Indicators
Brings together the various commonly used economic indicators, presenting information on various sectors of the national economy are performing. From the Economics and Statistics Administration of the Department of Commerce.

Federal Reserve Board Statistical Releases
Foreign exchange rates, interest rates, and other statistical economic information.

Stat-USA
Economic, business, and international trade information produced by the U.S. Government. Includes current and historical economic and financial releases and economic data, trade-related releases, international market research, trade opportunities, country analysis, and the National Trade Data Bank (NTDB).
Available at the Central Library - Government Documents, Nicholson Information Commons (2nd floor). Please ask staff to log in to the site.

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