Reference Shelf: Statistics Sources
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American FactFinder
A user-friendly gateway to U.S. statistics. From the U.S. Census Bureau. |
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CDC WONDER (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
WONDER provides a single point of access to a wide variety of reports and numeric public health data. Also has an A-Z subject index. Topics include: AIDS data, aging Data Trends, occupational mortality. Did you know that the percentage of people in Minnesota dying of falls is significantly higher than the national average? (Look under Injuries in the A-Z Index for details.) |
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Census Bureau Home Page
The official page of the Census Bureau. Their Subject Index. |
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CensusScope
"An easy-to-use tool for investigating U.S. demographic trends, brought to you by the Social Science Data Analysis Network. at the University of Michigan. With eye-catching graphics and exportable trend data, CensusScope is designed for both generalists and specialists. |
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FedStats
"The gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies." Browse by topic (e.g. Air Fares, Crimes Reported to the Police) or by statistical agency (e.g. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service). |
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Historical Census Data 1790-1960
"The data and terminology presented in the Historical Census Browser are drawn directly from historical volumes of the U.S. Census of Population and Housing. Examine state and county topics for individual census years; examine state and county topics over time; generate maps of selected data." |
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Kids Count
"Kids Count, a project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, is a national and state-by-state effort to track the status of children in the U.S. By providing policymakers and citizens with benchmarks of child well-being, KIDS COUNT seeks to enrich local, state, and national discussions concerning ways to secure better futures for all children." |
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National Center for Health Statistics
"Our health statistics allow us to: document the health status of the population and of important subgroups; identify disparities in health status and use of health care by race/ethnicity, socio-economic status, region, and other population characteristics; describe our experiences with the health care system; monitor trends in health status and health care delivery; identify health problems; support biomedical and health services research; provide information for making changes in public policies and programs; evaluate the impact of health policies and programs." |
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PollingReport.com
"An independent, nonpartisan resource on trends in American public opinion" Compare poll results from several organizations, including the Pew Research Center, Gallup, Fox News, and Zogby. |
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Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
"Brings together data from more than 100 sources about many aspects of criminal justice in the United States." |
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Sperling's Best Places
"The Ultimate Resource for Relocation, Recreation, and Retirement." Statistics and comparative information about cities and neighborhoods. Statistics include: cost of living, crime rates, and climate profiles. |
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State and County Quick Facts
"Quick, easy access to facts about people, business, and geography." From the U.S. Census Bureau. |
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State and Metropolitan Area Data Book
"The Data Book contains a collection of statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States at the State and metropolitan area levels. Selected data for component counties and central cities of metropolitan areas are also included. The Data Book is also your Guide to Sources of other data from the Census Bureau, other Federal Agencies, and private organizations." |
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Statistical Abstract of the United States
The National Data Book contains a collection of statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States. Selected international data are also included. The Abstract is also your Guide to Sources of other data from the Census Bureau, other Federal agencies, and private organizations |
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Statistics
From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. "SAMHSA's Office of Applied Studies (OAS) provides the national data on (1) alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and other drug abuse, (2) drug-related emergency department episodes and medical examiner cases and, (3) the nation's substrance abuse treatment system." |
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Tax Stats
"A wide range of tables, articles, and data that describe and measure elements of the U.S. tax system." From the IRS. |
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Data by Topic
From the World Bank. "Improvements in the quality and quantity of statistical data on all aspects of development are essential if we are to achieve the goal of a world without poverty. Good data are needed to set baselines, identify effective public and private actions, set goals and targets, monitor progress and evaluate impacts. They are also an essential tool of good government, providing a means for people to assess what governments do and helping them to participate directly in the development process." Topics include: debt, infrastructure, governance, and public sector. |
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International Statistical Agencies
An extensive list of countries with links to their official statistical agencies. From the U.S. Census Bureau. |
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Population Reference Bureau
"PRB publishes the quarterly Population Bulletin, the annual World Population Data Sheet, and PRB Reports on America, as well as specialized publications covering population and public policy issues in the United States and abroad, particularly in developing countries. PRB's website is updated approximately every three weeks with new articles and reports, frequently country- or region-specific, that span subjects as diverse as HIV/AIDS, children's environmental health, family planning, immigration, adolescent sexual health, maternal mortality, and population growth."
Country Profiles: "Quick access to essential information on population, health, and the environment for over 200 countries. On each country page, you will find a fact sheet with demographic, health, and other development indicators, selected PRB reports or articles, and links to key sources of information, including the most relevant searchable databases on international development."
Datafinder: "This database contains data on 95 demographic variables for more than 220 countries, 28 world regions and sub-regions, the world as a whole, the United States as a whole, and the U.S. states." |
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Monthly Bulletin of Statistics
This publication from the United Nations, presents current monthly economic statistics for most countries of the world. Additionally, each month a different topic is highlighted and special tables show annual or quarterly data which illustrate the economic trends and developments related to the topic. It is available in print in the reference collection, HC57 .U66. An online component is also available. A username and password are required. Ask at the reference desk for this information. |
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United Nations and International Statistics Programmes
Links to organizations that provide international statistics on a variety of topics. Includes: International Monetary Fund; International Statistics Institute; UN Human Settlement Programme. |
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United Nations Population Information Network (POPIN)
A guide to population information on UN system web sites. |
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UNHCR: The UN Refugee Agency: Statistics
"This page tracks progress toward achieving lasting solutions for refugees, the scope and nature of protection activities, new outflows, the duration of refugee situations, camp locations, asylum applications and refugee status determination (RSD). Detailed information on country of asylum, origin, gender, age, location and legal status of refugees is available. Indicators on the quality of refugee protection and UNHCR operations are increasingly being collected." |
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WHO (World Health Organization) Statistical Information System (WHOSIS)
"The WHO Statistical Information System is the guide to health and health-related epidemiological and statistical information available from the World Health Organization." |
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