Statistical Resources
Statistical Resources
United States -
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Current data collected by the BLS on many aspects of the U.S. economy.
County and City Data Books
Statistics in many subject area for US counties and cities (1994 latest). Maintained by the University of Virginia Library Social Sciences Data Center.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Searchable site of employment statistics. Compiled by the Dept. of Labor.
Pew Internet and American Life Project
PollingReport.com
Directory and search engine for summaries of public opinion polls. Categories include politics/issues, business/economy, and the "American scene."
State and County Quick Facts
From the U.S. Census Department, "...quick, easy access to facts about people, business, and geography." Includes information from the 2000 U.S. census.
State Data Centers
From the U.S. Census Bureau. Links to government data gathered by all 50 states.
Statistical Abstract of the United States
USA Statistics in Brief
From the U.S. Census Bureau.
Statistical Assessment Service (George Mason University)
U.S. Census Bureau
"Your source for social, demographic, and economic information."
International -
InfoNation
Compare the most up-to-date statistical data for the Member States of the United Nations.
The International Data Base (IDB)
Demographic and socio-economic statistics for 227 countries and areas of the world.
Statistical Agencies (International)
Links to agencies worldwide.
United Nations - Statistics Division
An excellent site that gathers international statistics and indicators, links are also available to the statistical methods used by the source organizations.
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Global and internationally comparable statistics on education, science, technology, culture and communication.
Last update: 8/08
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