Finding Data and Statistics on the web
 Robert C. Kibbee Library, Kingsborough Community College

 

 

Statistical Abstract of the United States — www.census.gov/statab

(Print version is available in the reference section on the 2nd floor under the call number Ref HA 202 .U5.  Ask at reference desk for 2003 and 2004 editions.)

The Statistical Abstract of the United States provides a broad range of demographic and economic data.  It is a good starting point for locating statistics. 

 

FedStats — www.fedstats.gov

FedStats is a government Web site that serves as a gateway to over 100 federal agencies that track a broad range of statistics.  Click on "Topic Links - A to Z" for quick access to over 400 subjects.

 

 

U.S. Census Bureau — www.census.gov

The U.S. conducts a census every 10 years (for example 1980, 1990 and 2000 are census years), collecting detailed data about its citizens and communities.  The U.S. also estimates its population between census years, as well as projecting the population for future years.  Select "People" to get census data by topic.  Select "Business" for economic census data covering industries such as manufacturing, mining, and retail trade.

 

Bureau of Economic Analysis — www.bea.doc.gov

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) collects data measuring the U.S. economy including gross domestic product (GDP).

 

Bureau of Labor Statistics — www.bls.gov

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) contains data relating to labor economics, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or inflation rate, the unemployment rate, and wages and earnings.

 

National Center for Education Statistics — nces.ed.gov

The National Center for Education Statistics collects data relating to education in the U.S. and internationally.  Click on the "Site Index" to view the full range of topics.

 

National Center for Health Statistics — www.cdc.gov/nchs

The National Center for Health Statistics, a division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) includes data for births, marriages, divorces, health, and deaths.