Governmental Sites
Among many other sites providing access to statistical information about the U.S. are the governmental sites:
- FedStatsProvides access to statistics and information produced by more than 70 U.S. government agencies. Searchable through an A-Z subject index, keyword searching of agency web sites linked to FedStats, "fast facts" linkage to frequently requested tables from the Statistical Abstract, as well as direct links to agency contacts, news releases, and other navigational and organizational aids.
- American FactFinderThe most accessible point of access to the U.S. Census Bureau web site. Provides data in the form of maps, tables, and reports from a variety of Census sources. Also provides access to detailed data from resources such as the American Community Survey, the Decennial Census, the Economic Census, etc.
- Statistical Abstract of the United StatesAlso in paper:
Statistical Abstract of the United States. Washington: Bureau of the Census, 1878-.
(Uris Library Reference HA202 .A25, Mann Library Reference HA202 .A38, Olin & ILR Library Reference HA202)
A convenient, one volume statistical compendium. The standard annual summary of data on the social, political and economic organization of the United States. Footnotes at the bottom of tables and bibliographic lists provide a guide to original, often more detailed, statistical publications and sources. - Bureau of Labor StatisticsThe principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. An independent national statistical agency that collects, analyzes, and disseminates statistical data, relevant to current social and economic issues, to The U.S. Department of Labor, the American public, the U.S. Congress, other Federal agencies, state and local governments, and businesses. Statistical reports and detailed tables on economic indicators such as employment and unemployment, prices and living conditions, productivity, and compensation are provided.