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These resources have been selected by the Colgate Libraries. Some are only available to users on the Colgate Network. This is a very selective list - additional printed and computer file resources can be found by searching our catalog (search Statistics and [topic] ). While the libraries have created links and generally evaluated these sites, and librarians are willing to provide assistance, librarians may not have mastered all the complexities of each site. Some sites will require considerable study to extract the desired data.
General Sources
LexisNexis Statistical -- Colgate Users Only
The primary source for finding statistics of all kinds, particularly regarding the United States (includes data from the Statistical Abstract of the United States). Much of the data is directly available from Statistical Universe. Remember that many printed resources cited are often in the Case and Cooley collections, which can be found using online catalog.
UNData
Searchable compilation of a number of UN and other statistical resources.
Infonation
From the United Nations, information on population, health, economy, and technology by country. Not as detailed or historical as UNData. Data displayed as bar chart
Statistical Yearbook (UN)
Print (1948- ): Case Ref & Case Main HA12.5 U63
LASR CD-ROM (1982-2002): HA12.5 .U632
online:
connect to online - editions available may vary
NationMaster.com
website brings together data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, the United Nations. Includes all kinds of statistics, and sections such as "Top Stats" (see who's most "trigger happy", etc.) and "Statistics in the News".
World Development Indicators [World Bank] (Colgate Users Only)
It contains statistical data for over 600 development indicators and time series data from 1960-2003 (selected data for 2004) for over 200 countries and 18 country groups. Data includes social, economic, financial, natural resources, and environmental indicators.
ICPSR
The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), located within the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan , is a membership-based, not-for-profit organization serving member colleges and universities in the United States and abroad. Colgate is a member and data not available on the Internet can be requested from the University representative. Inquire in the Economics Department.
IPUMS (Integrated Public Use Microdata Series)
Census microdata for social and economic research. Consists of two sections: IPUMS-USA is a coherent national census database spanning 1850 to 2000. IPUMS-International is a new project dedicated to collecting and distributing census data from around the world.
United States (see also General - International)
Statistical Abstract of the United States
Online: 1878--
Print (1889- ): Case Ref & Case Main HA202 .S73
Print (1878-1969) part of the Serial Set
LASR CD-ROM (1993- ): C 3.134/7:
Good beginning source for a variety of statistics. Tables provide source information for further searches.
Historical Statistics of the United States (Millennium Edition)
Online
Print: Case Ref HA202 .H57 2006
This 2006 update compiles statistics from over 1000 sources and include over 37,000 data series. Topics ranging from migration and health to crime and the Confederate States of America are each placed in historical context by a recognized expert in the field. The fully searchable and downloadable electronic edition permit users to graph individual tables and create customized tables and spreadsheets.
Historical Census Data (GEOSTAT)
From the University of Virginia, the data presented here describe the population and economy of U.S. states and counties from 1790 to 1960.
Data FERRETT (Federal Electronic Research and Review Extraction Tool)
Data from the Current Population Survey and Survey of Income and Program Participation. Both current and historical data are provided. Additional data areas will also be covered. FERRET allows easy location, extraction, and downloading of data. Users must register but service is free.
FEDSTATS
More than 70 agencies in the United States Federal Government produce statistics of interest to the public. The Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy maintains this site to provide easy access to the full range of statistics and information produced by these agencies for public use. Browse an alphabetic index or search for desired statistics.
StateMaster.com
compiled information from various primary sources such as the US Census Bureau, the FBI, and the National Center for Educational Statistics. More than just a mere collection of various data, StateMaster goes beyond the numbers to provide you with visualization technology like pie charts, maps, graphs and scatterplots.
State and Metropolitan Area Data Book
Online (1997-98 & 2006)
Paper (1979- ): Case Ref & Main HA218 .S73
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. Published approximately every 5 years.
USA Counties
LASR CD-ROM (1992-98)
Files include data published for 1997 population estimates and over 500 items from the 1990 Census of Population and Housing, the 1980 census and the 1992, 1987, 1982 and 1977 economic censuses. Information in USA Counties is derived from the following general topics: age, agriculture, ancestry, banking, building permits, business patterns, crime, earnings, education, elections, government, health, households, housing, income, labor force and employment, manufactures, population, poverty, retail trade, services industries, social programs, veterans, vital statistics, and wholesale trade.
County and City Databook
Paper (1940- ): Case Ref & Case Main HA202 .A36
Online (1944-2000): Univ. of Virginia
Online (2000 and 2007): Census
LASR CD-ROM (1988-2000): C 3.134/2-1:
In one convenient place for your school project, business plan, or other tasks, official population and housing data from the 2000 Census plus business and other data for all U.S. counties, cities with 25,000 or more inhabitants, and places of 2,500 or more inhabitants. Published approximately every 5 years.
State and County QuickFacts
Quick, easy access to facts about people, business, and geography.
State Rankings List
Press reports of the latest statistics on state rankings in many different areas.
MAPSTATS
View a profile of your State, county, city, congressional district, or Federal judicial district.
State Statistical Information Sources
From the University of Wisconsin, links to web pages providing statistical information. Quality varies.
New York State Data Center
The New York State Data Center is New York’s primary repository of economic and demographic data.
New York Statistical Yearbook
Print (1967-69, 1972-77, 1983- ):
Case Ref & Case Main HA541 .N53
Online (2002- )
Losing Ground: Income and Poverty in Upstate New York, 1980-2000
Report from the Brookings Institute, 9/2004.
Foreign (see also General - International)
China Data Online -- Colgate Users Only
This is a comprehensive database of Chinese economic and demographic statistics, arranged by regions and categories. Includes monthly and yearly reports on China's macroeconomic development, statistical databases about China's population and economy at the county and city level, and financial indicators of more than 568 industrial branches. Also includes statistical yearbooks, census data, industrial and marketing surveys, and an atlas of China.
Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific
Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific is a publication designed to provide up-to-date monthly data for the purpose of assessing the demographic and economic trends in countries or areas of the region. Data are presented in the form of time series on a monthly or quarterly basis, with selected series accompanied by charts. [Note: currently free - may change to a subscription model - users should notify the Digital Resources Librarian if there are problems accessing this product]
Scholars' Lab Digital Resources at the University of Virginia
Statistical Resources on the Web (from the University of Michigan Documents Center)
Statistics and Demographics from MEL (Michigan E-Library)
EconData.net
U.S. data
State Statistical Information Sources
From the University of Wisconsin, links to web pages providing statistical information. Quality varies.
Statnotes is an online textbook for statistics created for a course in public administration.
UNData
Searchable compilation of a number of UN and other statistical resources.
Demographic Yearbook (UN)
Print (1948- ) Case Ref & Case Main HA17 .D45
LASR CD-ROM: HA17 .D452 (historical suplement 1948- 97)
GEOHIVE Global Statistics
A site with geopolitical data, statistics on the human population, Earth and more. The main kind of data you can find here is on the population of regions, countries, provinces and cities.
Office of Population Research at Princeton University
The archive at the Office of Population Research contains links to a number of datasets they have collected as well as the ability to search within their collection. The collections are rich in both foreign and US data.
Population Reference Bureau
For more than 70 years, the Population Reference Bureau has been informing people about the population dimensions of important social, economic, and political issues. Our mission is to be the leader in providing timely and objective information on U.S. and international population trends and their implications. Use the DataFinder to search 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.
World FactBook
From the CIA, basic country information.
World Population Profile
From the U.S. Census Bureau: 1998 is the latest published compendium and analysis of data on population, fertility, mortality, contraceptive use and related demographic topics by the U.S. Census Bureau. The Special Focus section of the report provides an update on one of the fundamental international health and demographic events of our time--the worldwide HIV/AIDS pandemic.
International Data Base (IDB)
From the U.S. Census Bureau, a computerized data bank containing statistical tables of demographic, and socio-economic data for 227 countries and areas of the world.
United States (see also General - United States)
Statistical Abstract of the United States
Online: 1878--
Print (1889- ): Case Ref & Case Main HA202 .S73
Print (1878-1969) part of the Serial Set
LASR CD-ROM (1993- ): C 3.134/7:
Good beginning source for a variety of statistics. Tables provide source information for further searches.
United States Census Bureau
For demographic information, look at Population and Household Economic Topics or use the American Factfinder. Official Census 2000 ASCI files available at Case Western Reserve.
United States 2000: Population and Housing Counts (pdf file)
Overview of data for the United States, taken from the 2000 Census.
Search the Colgate Libraries' Catalog for links to state level reports on population and housing.
Historical Census Browser
From GEOSTAT at the University of Virginia, the data presented here describe the population and economy of U.S. states and counties from 1790 to 1960. The available data differ somewhat from decade to decade, according to what was collected in the census and the items chosen for transcription to electronic form. For the early decades, most of the enumerated items are included. For later decades, only a portion of characteristics have been transcribed. No information is available below the county level, and only states are included (no information on western territories before statehood, or for the District of Columbia).
Statistical Abstract of the United States
Online: 1878--
Print (1889- ): Case Ref & Case Main HA202 .S73
Print (1878-1969) part of the Serial Set
LASR CD-ROM (1993- ): C 3.134/7:
Good beginning source for a variety of statistics. Tables provide source information for further searches.
Historical Statistics of the United States (Millennium Edition)
Online
Print: Case Ref HA202 .H57 2006
This 2006 update compiles statistics from over 1000 sources and include over 37,000 data series. Topics ranging from migration and health to crime and the Confederate States of America are each placed in historical context by a recognized expert in the field. The fully searchable and downloadable electronic edition permit users to graph individual tables and create customized tables and spreadsheets.
U.S. States (see also General - U.S. States)
Metropolitan Area Rankings
The latest statistics from major metropolitan areas of the United States.
Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific
Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific is a publication designed to provide up-to-date monthly data for the purpose of assessing the demographic and economic trends in countries or areas of the region. Data are presented in the form of time series on a monthly or quarterly basis, with selected series accompanied by charts. [Note: currently free - may change to a subscription model - users should notify the Digital Resources Librarian if there are problems accessing this product]
Statistics and Demographics from MEL (Michigan E-Library)
World Development Indicators (World Bank)
Print editions also available--HC59.15 W656 (Latest editions in Case Reference; older editions in Case Main) Time series data for 500 economic and social indicators, Country At-A-Glance analyses, population projection tables, and the World Bank Atlas. Permits mapping the data or exporting to other analysis software.
African Development Indicators (World Bank)
Similar to World Development Indicators but having additional depth of the statistics
for African countries.
UNData
Searchable compilation of a number of UN and other statistical resources.
Statistical Yearbook (UN)
Print (1948- ): Case Ref & Case Main HA12.5 U63
LASR CD-ROM (1982-2002): HA12.5 .U632
FAOSTAT
FAOSTAT is an on-line and multilingual database currently containing over 3 million time-series records covering international statistics. Some access is free.
Handbook of International Economic Statistics
From the CIA, provides economic data to compare major countries and regions. 1998 most recent edition.
Stat-USA
An extensive archive of U.S. economic reports and its wealth of international trade information. Delve into timely international trade leads and government procurement opportunities and immerse yourself in the expansive collection of country and market research reports! Includes information from the federal government and similar sources such as the United Nations and the World Bank.
ONLY AVAILABLE WITHIN THE LIBRARY - USERS MUST BE LOGGED ON BY A LIBRARIAN - SERVICE IS ONLY AVAILABLE DURING STAFFED REFERENCE HOURS.
International Data Base (IDB)
From the U.S. Census Bureau, the International Data Base (IDB) is a computerized data bank containing statistical tables of demographic, and socio-economic data for 227 countries and areas of the world.
International Financial Statistics ---Colgate Users Only
Provides time series data covering some 26,000 economic concepts, including balance of payments,banking, exchange rates, interest rates, and employment
Statistical Abstract of the United States
Online: 1878--
Print (1889- ): Case Ref & Case Main HA202 .S73
Print (1878-1969) part of the Serial Set
LASR CD-ROM (1993- ): C 3.134/7:
Good beginning source for a variety of statistics. Tables provide source information for further searches.
United States. Census Bureau.
As part of the Commerce Department, the Bureau is a primary resource for U.S. economic statistics. The Libraries also have numerous print and electronic resources produced and distributed by the Bureau. Many Census products are repackaged/republished by other organizations. Some of the sites below are examples of this process.
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Primarily focused on United States economic analysis, including national, regional, international, and industry economic indicators, such as the gross domestic product, gross state product, international balance of payments, direct investment, and annual industry accounts. Also includes the Survey of Current Business.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.
Current Industrial Reports
The primary objective of the CIR program is to produce timely, accurate data on production and shipments of selected products. The data are used to satisfy economic policy needs and for market analysis, forecasting, and decision-making in the private sector. These surveys measure manufacturing activity in important commodity areas such as textiles and apparel, chemicals, primary metals, computer and electronic components, industrial equipment, aerospace equipment, and consumer goods.
DataZone
From the Economic Policy Institute, National data includes aggregate time series data documenting historical labor market trends, State and regional data include historical employment and earnings data at the state level, Quarterly Wage and Employment Series provides current, detailed analysis of wage and employment trends in the Current Populations Survey, released quarterly as data becomes available.
Economic Census
The Economic Census profiles American business every 5 years, from the national to the local level.
Online (1992- )
Print : Case Documents (as Reference Librarian for help in identifying call numbers using "Andriot").
Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
From the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, a database of over 3000 U.S. economic time series. With FRED® II you can download data in Microsoft Excel and text formats and view charts of data series
Stat-USA
An extensive archive of U.S. economic reports and its wealth of international trade information. Delve into timely international trade leads and government procurement opportunities and immerse yourself in the expansive collection of country and market research reports! Includes information from the federal government and similar sources such as the United Nations and the World Bank.
ONLY AVAILABLE WITHIN THE LIBRARY - USERS MUST BE LOGGED ON BY A LIBRARIAN - SERVICE IS ONLY AVAILABLE DURING STAFFED REFERENCE HOURS.
FRASER - Federal Reserve Archival System for Economic Research
When used in connection with data contained in FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data), FRASER® allows the researcher to create uninterrupted data series by accessing sources previously available only in printed form and those currently available electronically (on FRED®). In addition, the ability to retrieve series presented in preliminary, revised, and final releases provides a powerful tool in recreating and evaluating previous economic research and policy.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Provides links to regional, state, and national data.
Federal Reserve Board: Economic Research and Data
Links to current statistics and historical data.
Federal Reserve Board Beige Book
The Beige Book summarizes current economic conditions by District and sector. An overall summary of the twelve district reports is prepared by a designated Federal Reserve Bank on a rotating basis.
Economic Statistics Briefing Room
From the White House, The purpose of this service is to provide easy access to current Federal economic indicators. It provides links to information produced by a number of Federal agencies.
InForum
From the University of Maryland, "Inforum is a research organization dedicated to improving business forecasting and government policy analysis. For over thirty years, its forecasts, models, and consulting services have been used by American business and government. Its specialty is industry detail within a comprehensive view of the economy."
U.S. Working Papers
Working papers include statistical data and list sources.
Fed in Print
From the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, links to new working papers of the Federal Reserve Bank System.
National Bureau of Economic Research
Provides links to working papers and other publications. Some resources require a subscription.
China Data Online
Includes the following current data: (1) China Yearly Macro-economy Statistics, (2) China Monthly Macro-economy Statistics, (3) Monthly Reports on Economy Development , (4) China City Statistics, (5) China County Statistics, (6) China Industrial Data, and (7) various statistical yearbooks
Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific
Statistical Indicators for Asia and the Pacific is a publication designed to provide up-to-date monthly data for the purpose of assessing the demographic and economic trends in countries or areas of the region. Data are presented in the form of time series on a monthly or quarterly basis, with selected series accompanied by charts. [Note: currently free - may change to a subscription model - users should notify the Digital Resources Librarian if there are problems accessing this product]
Statistics Canada
Canada's official portal to Canadian social and economic statistics.
General Sources (International)
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Global and internationally comparable statistics on education, science, technology, culture and communication.
Social Trends & Indicators USA (Gale, 2003)
This 4-volume set provides in-depth statistics on social issues paired with expert analyses. Statistical data is gathered from respected sources including the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of the Census, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and the Social Security Administration; data is also gathered from The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and the stock exchanges.
Individual volumes are titled:
Each chapter features a topic introduction, followed by topic subsections that present multiple graphics and thorough analysis compiled by experts. Appendices and cumulative Subject Index appear in each volume.
ICPSR (Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research
From the University of Michigan.
The Odum Institute for Research in Social Science
From the University of North Carolina.
National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS)
The national clearinghouse of data on the nonprofit sector in the United States.
CISER (Cornell Institute for Social and Economic Research)
Links to data sets on the Internet.
Data on the Net
From the University of California, San Diego, a searchable database of data resources on the Internet.
Childhood Under Threat: The State of the World's Children
From UNICEF, includes a statistics' tool that allows you to organize and display development indicators and reports.
Juvenile Justice Statistical Briefing Book
From the National Center for Juvenile Justice, includes downloadable spreadsheets.
Bureau of Justice Statistics
From the U. S. Department of Justice, links to statistics about crime and criminal offenders, victims, law enforcement, prosecution, the justice system, and special topics. Includes links to data sets that can be used for analysis.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service: Statistics
Links to publications containing statistics on crime and related criminal activities.
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
Online (most recent issue)
Online (1942-next to last issue)
Print (1973-2003): Case Ref & Main HV6787 .S68
Brings together data from more than 100 sources about many aspects of criminal justice in the United States. These data are displayed in over 600 tables.
Terrorism in the United States
Online (1996- )
Print (1995-98): Case Documents J 1.14/22:
FBI reports.
Uniform Crime Reports
Online (1995-97)
Print (1930-97): Case Documents J 1.14/7:
Crime in the United States
Online (1997- )
Print (1998-2004): Case Documents J 1.14/7:
Juvenile Justice Statistical Briefing Book
From the National Center for Juvenile Justice, includes downloadable spreadsheets.
State Statistical Analysis Centers
Statistical Analysis Centers (SACs) are state agencies that collect, analyze, and disseminate justice data. They contribute to effective state policies through statistical services, research, evaluation, and policy analysis. For New York, see the Division of Criminal Justice Services.
State and Local Drug Resources
From the Office of National Drug Control Policy. New York State profile.
Education Statistics at a Glance
Brings together data from several NCES sources including: The Condition of Education
, The Digest of Education Statistics, and Projections of Education Statistics.
National Center for Education Statistics
NCES is the primary federal entity for gathering and analyzing educational data from the United States and other countries.
U.S. Census Bureau: Education
Data on educational attainment, field of training, school costs, school enrollment, other characteristics crossed by education, and school districts.
U.S. Census Bureau: School Enrollment Data
Health (U.S.) (also see Vital Statistics)
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
CMS offers researchers and other health care professionals a broad range of quantitative information on our programs, from estimates of future Medicare and Medicaid spending to enrollment, spending, and claims data.
Country Health Profiles
From the Pan American Health Organization.
Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2008 (pdf file)
Issued in September 2009, this Current Population Report examines recent changes within the demographic profile of the real median household income of US residents, along with material on the nation's official poverty rate and those persons without health insurance coverage.
National Center for Health Statistics
Part of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
National Institute on Drug Abuse
World Health Organization Statistical Information System
The WHO Statistical Information System is the guide to health and health-related epidemiological and statistical information available from the World Health Organization. Most WHO technical programmes make statistical information available, and they will be linked from here. You also have the possibility to search by keywords within the WHOSIS or throughout the entire WHO site.
U. S. Census Bureau: Housing
Links to websites with housing data.
Housing and Urban Development Data Sets
HUD USER provides interested researchers with access to the original electronic data sets generated by PD&R sponsored data collection efforts, including the American Housing Survey, HUD median family income limits, as well as microdata from research initiatives on topics such as housing discrimination, the HUD-insured multifamily housing stock, and the public housing population.
Center for Immigration Studies
The Center for Immigration Studies is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit research organization founded in 1985. It is the nation's only think tank devoted exclusively to research and policy analysis of the economic, social, demographic, fiscal, and other impacts of immigration on the United States.
Office of Immigration Statistics
OIS, within the Office of Policy of the Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for developing, analyzing, and disseminating statistical information needed to assess the effects of immigration in the United States.
The Modern Language Association Language Map
The MLA Language Map is intended for use by students, teachers, and anyone interested in learning about the linguistic and cultural composition of the United States. The MLA Language Map uses data from the 2000 United States census to display the locations and numbers of speakers of thirty languages and three groups of less commonly spoken languages in the United States.
Association of Religion Data Archive
Hosts hundreds of religion-related data sets for free download.
Social Explorer
Presents information about religion in the United States in map format
Mortality Statistics
Case Main (1900-36) HA203 .A215
Vital Statistics of the United States
Case Main (1933-92) HA203 .A22
National Vital Statistics System (NCHS)
Pew Internet and American Life Project
Reports on a variety of topics relating to life in America.