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United States/Federal Level

• LexisNexis Statistical
  Comprehensive source for statistics, covering many topics and geographic areas. The Power Tables base edition option provides actual tables of data. The second menu option, Search Abstracts, includes the electronic versions of: Statistical Abstract of the United States; American Statistics Index (ASI), Statistical Reference Index (SRI), and Index to International Statistics (IIS). Access for SU students, faculty, and staff only.
  Note: Many of the publications indexed in this database are available in full text in Social Sciences & Area Studies (in microfiche or print).
  
  
• American FactFinder (US Census)
  American FactFinder is a user-driven interface to 2000 and 1990 Census data and maps. For any other census needs, contact Social Sciences & Area Studies.
  
  
• Census Bureau
  Sections for people, business, geography, census news. Provides many paths to data, background, methodology, questions used, 2000 release schedules, and much more. Select American FactFinder (above) for custom tables and maps. For any other census needs, contact Social Sciences & Area Studies.
  
  
• Census Toolkit (PDF)
  Comprehensive aid to choosing and working with Census data, understanding census geography, etc. Includes many links to tutorials and help sites.
  
  
• Historical Census Browser
  Covers 1790 - 1960. Data differs according to what was collected by each census, and what has been transcribed. No information is available below the county level. Files are organized by decade, and users can select variables and sort, calculate proportions or graph. Note: For more involved calculations or data manipulation, users can download original data from ICPSR.
  
  
• Measuring America: The Decennial Censuses from 1790 to 2002 (PDF)
  Includes census questionnaires, instructions, finding guides, histories of the censuses, publicity, advertising, etc. Does not provide actual census data.
  
  
• U.S. Census Bureau: The Official Statistics
  Data from U.S. population and economic censuses. Searchable by keyword(s), place name, map location. Use Gazetteer for quick place name searches. Links to current population clocks.
  
  
  
• Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
  Grouped by national, international, regional, and industry. Includes state and local personal income, NIPA (national income and product accounts), estimates of GDP (gross domestic product), gross state product, balance of payments data, and related measures.
  
  
• Condition of Education
  Statistics on all aspects of education in the United States, from the National Center for Education Statistics.   See also National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
  
  
• Consumer Price Indexes
  The CPI represents changes in prices of all goods and services. Price indexes are available for the U.S., the four Census regions, cities, regions, and local areas.
  
  
• FedStats
  Comprehensive guide to the statistics produced by over 100 federal agencies. Search by subject, state, or agency name.
  
  
• Historical Statistics
  Online version of standard reference for quantitative data about American history. Statistics can be downloaded to Excel or CSV, printed and graphed. For SU students, faculty, and staff only.
  
  
• National Center for Health Statistics
  Offers alphabetical index of subjects (FASTATS A to Z); also searchable using NCHS Web Search. Maintained by the Centers for Disease Control.
  
  
• Population Reference Bureau
  Provides articles, datasheets, and reports on a number of topics including: Environment, HiV/AIDS, Population Trends, Reproductive Health, Marriage/Family, Education, Family Planning, Fertility, Health, Race/Ethnicity, Poverty, Migration, Youth, Aging, Mortality, and Gender.
  
  
• Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics Online
  Provides data from over 100 sources about all aspects of criminal justice in the United States.
  
  
• Statistical Abstract of the United States
  Wide variety of topics included. Scroll down page to find menu options. Organizes data by state, county, congressional district. Note list of frequently requested tables.
  Note: SU Library has every issue of this title in print (beginning in 1878) in Social Sciences & Area Studies.
  
  
• Statistical Resources on the Web
  Very comprehensive organization of statistical sources. Organized into subject menus, broad to narrow. From the University of Michigan Documents Center.
  
  
• Stat-USA
  Provides current and historical economic and financial data, international market research, trade-related data, trade opportunities, country analysis, and the NTDB (National Trade Data Bank). For more current export and import data, see USA Trade below.
  
  
• U.S. Government Documents Ready Reference Collection
  Organizes census and other federal government data by topics, then by publication title.
  
  
• U.S. Statistics in Brief
  Basic statistics on: population, vital statistics, crime, education, transportation, health, social welfare, budget outlays, employment, unemployment, income, consumer price index, energy, agriculture, business, finance, interest rates, etc.
  
  
• USA Trade Online
  US foreign trade data: current and cumulative exports and imports. Use this database to find existing and and emerging export markets for products, determine market share of export markets, and monitor trends in specific products, markets, and countries.
  PLEASE NOTE: To access this database, you must go to the Maps & Government Information Reference desk (3rd floor Bird) during staffed hours and ask to be signed into USA Trade Online on one of our SUMMIT workstations.
  
  
• Vital Records Information - United States
  Provides detailed information on where to obtain vital records for U.S. states and territories. Includes records available (e.g. birth, death, marriage, divorce); costs, and other helpful information. Links to some non-U.S. vital records web sites.
  
  
• World Almanacs
  Includes The World Almanac and Book of Facts, The World Almanac of the USA, The World Almanac of US Politics, and The World Almanac for Kids, and The World Almanac Knowledge Source. Access for SU students, faculty, and staff only.
  
  
• World Factbook
  Statistics on: people, government, economy, transportation, communication, and defense for countries of the world. Also includes flags and maps.