StatisticsAging Everywhere - Quick access to aging-related data (life expectancy, health care expenditures, etc.) plus related reports & speeches, and links to government agencies and non-governmental institutions for countries around the world. (AARP)
Bank Data & Statistics - Searchable databases of information on specific banks, their branches, and the banking industry. (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)
Bureau of Labor Statistics - A wide assortment of economic data from the U.S. government; searchable by keyword. For a quick look at recent and current unemployment, earnings, and other basic economic data, see U.S. Economy at a Glance. See also The State of Working America (Economic Policy Institute). For international labor statistics, see the International Labour Organization database.
CensusScope - Handy maps, charts, and rankings for exploring US population trends such as 'where the elderly predominate, where the nuclear family is (and isn't) the norm, and how 'diversity' breaks down regionally.' (University of Michigan)
Child Trends Databank - 'One-stop-shop for the latest national trends and research on over 80 key indicators of child and youth well-being.' The Kids Count Data Center, offers U.S. and state-by-state (and some city-specific) data for over 100 indicators of child well-being (Annie E. Casey Foundation).
Consumer Price Indexes Home Page - Monthly data on prices for a typical 'basket' of goods and services. Use the Inflation Calculator to find out what your weekly salary would be worth in 1940 dollars! Another inflation calculator is available on the front page of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis website.
County & City Data Book - Official population, housing, business and other data for all U.S. counties, cities with 25,000 or more inhabitants, and places of 2,500 or more inhabitants. Data is taken from many statistical publications and electronic sources, both government and private. Online edition is in PDF format. This page also offers links to related data.
EconomicIndicators.gov - Links to key economic indicators published regularly by the U.S. government, and a schedule of when they are released. See also GPO Access Economic Indicators, a searchable database of monthly statistics on prices, wages, production, business activity, purchasing power, credit, money and Federal finance. (U.S. Government Printing Office)
Education Statistics - The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the main U.S. federal government office for collecting and analyzing data related to education. Covers public & private schools, colleges & universities, and libraries.
Energy Information Administration - Data, forecasts, and analyses on energy resources, production, and consumption, including all types of energy and all sectors. See also Renewable & Alternative Fuels for US and international data & reports on renewable energy consumption and production; and Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Data for selected U.S. data on energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. (U.S. Department of Energy)
Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) - A variety of economic and financial data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. See also Free Lunch for free US and international economic data, frequently updated (Moody's Economy.com; free registration required).
FedStats - A gateway to statistical data produced by over 100 US government agencies. You can link directly to all statistics on a particular topic (listed A-Z), or view the key statistics from any specific agency, though in some cases a particular topic may show up in the agency specifics but not on the A-Z topic list. Data.gov is a new searchable database aimed at improving access to federal data (U.S. Executive Branch). Statistical Sites on the World Wide Web includes state labor market information and international statistical agencies (BLS).
Global Change Master Directory - More than 20,000 links to Earth science data sets and services covering all aspects of Earth and environmental sciences, including agriculture, biosphere, climate, oceans, land surface, and much more. (NASA)
Global Distribution of Poverty - Poverty data for a variety of countries, plus maps illustrating poverty levels at a number of spatial scales (global, regional, national, and urban areas) and for various poverty measures. (Columbia University)
Health Fast Stats A - Z - Provides quick access to statistics on topics of public health importance in the U.S., organized alphabetically. Links are provided to statistical publications, sources of more data, and related web pages (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). See also State Health Facts, for health-related data and other information for each US state (Kaiser Family Foundation); and Health in New Jersey (Trust for America's Health). For a quick birds' eye view of human and animal disease outbreaks around the globe (with links to additional information), see Harvard University's Health Map (does not work in Internet Explorer 6).
Higher Education Statistics - Data and analysis on higher education in each US state, including participation and completion, affordability, learning, and finance. (National Center for Higher Education Management Systems)
Immigration Statistics - Statistics on foreign nationals who have been granted lawful permanent U.S. residence, admitted into the U.S. on a temporary basis, applied for asylum or refugee status, or naturalized; plus data on immigration law enforcement actions, demographic profiles on legal permanent residents and naturalized citizens, and maps which visually represent U.S. migration data by various demographic and geographic characteristics (U.S. Department of Homeland Security). See also Migration Information Source, described below.
Internet & American Life - Statistical reports and analysis on the current state of US internet and technology use. (Pew Research Center)
Libraries: How they Stack Up [Link opens directly into PDF document] - This snapshot of the economic impact of libraries compares library economics and activities to other sectors, professions, and destinations in the worldwide economy. (OCLC)
Literacy in American Cities - This annual report rates cities around the US for factors relating to literacy such as education, libraries, and newspaper circulation (Central Connecticut State University). For other kinds of city rankings, see the South Plainfield Public Library's Relocation page.
Migration Information Source - Population migration data from numerous global organizations and governments around the world. (Migration Policy Institute)
Pew Research Center - 'A nonpartisan "fact tank" that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world.' Topics covered include journalism & media, the internet, religion & public life, Latino trends & attitudes, international opinion, and social & demographic trends.
Philanthropy Statistics - An assortment of statistics (2007) on charitable giving in the United States. (National Philanthropic Trust)
Population Clock, U.S. - After you click on this link, the clock will update continuously for one minute, then once per minute after the first minute. The U.S. POPClock is consistent with Census 2000 data and the most recent national population estimates. Includes World Population Clock, too. (US Census Bureau)
Population Reference Bureau - Statistical analyses, using both text and graphics, of demographic issues affecting the U.S., international, and global population. Topics include children & families, education, environment, health, immigration, mortality, poverty, race / ethnicity and more.
Public Elementary-Secondary Education Finance Data - Annual education finance data including revenues, expenditures, debt, and assets of elementary and secondary public school systems, for all states including the District of Columbia; covers 1992 - 2007 (US Census Bureau). See also Leaders and Laggards: A State-by-State Report Card on Educational Effectiveness (U.S. Chamber of Commerce).
State and County Quickfacts - Fast, user-friendly access to basic economic and demographic data for states and counties, as well as larger cities. (US Census Bureau)
State of the Cities - Provides demographic, economic, and crime data for individual Metropolitan Areas, cities, and suburbs, from 1970 on. (US Dept of Housing and Urban Development)
Statistical Abstract - Online edition of the standard annual reference book, offering a wide assortment of U.S. statistical data, including population, health, law, environment, elections, defense, labor, prices, business, and more, plus comparative international statistics. (US Census Bureau)
STAT-USA® - 'A single point of access to authoritative business, trade, and economic information from across the Federal Government.' (US Department of Commerce)
Sustainable Development Indicator Initiative - International sources for alternative economic indicators. See also Environmental Economics & Indicators (World Bank).
Tax Facts - An extensive collection of current and historical statistics on U.S. state and federal taxes. (Urban Institute and Brookings Institution)
300 Million - Our nation's population reached 300 million in 2006. This feature compares contemporary life and statistics to those of 1967, when the population reached 200 million, and 1915, when it reached 100 million. For statistics related to other noteworthy events, including holidays, see the Facts for Features homepage. (Census Bureau)
Transportation Statistics - Annual statistical overview of the transportation sector, including fatalities, passenger & vehicle miles, security, economy, environment, and related data.
UNESCO Institute for Statistics - 'Global and internationally comparable statistics on education, science, technology, culture and communication.' For additional international statistics on a wide variety of subjects, see the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) statistics portal. U.N. State of World Population presents international data for population growth, mortality, economics, environment, women, and more, in an online book format. For a searchable database of international data, see U.N. Data. (United Nations)
U.S. Census Bureau - Official source of statistics on population and demographics, as well as economic data. For quick facts on any US town or zip code, see Census Factfinder. For overviews on specific population groups (blacks, hispanics, asians, women, elderly, etc.), see Race, Ethnic, or Ancestry Group Fact Sheets. See also We the People, a series of statistical reports on population, family, education, and economic status for Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, Pacific Islanders, American Indians & Alaska Natives, Arab Americans, Multiracial Americans, women & men, and the aging, plus brief overviews on the foreign born, the disabled, children, and other related special reports. We the People reports were compiled from the 2000 census. (US Census Bureau)
Voter Turnout - Comprehensive global political participation statistics, including regularly updated, country-by-country voter turnout figures for national presidential and parliamentary elections since 1945. (International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance)
Well-Being Index™ - Developed to provide a measure of Americans' health and well-being, the Well-Being Index™ is based on responses to surveys of general life evaluation (present and anticipated), emotional and physical health, healthy behavior, work environment, and access to basics: food, shelter, health care, & a safe and satisfying place to live. (Gallup and Healthways)
WomenWatch - Statistics and indicators relating to gender equality and women's human rights worldwide. See also UN database on violence against women. (United Nations)
World Health - Health-related statistics and related information for each country (World Health Organization). See also Global Health Facts for international data on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria (Kaiser Family Foundation).
