Statistics
When searching for statistics think about who will gather the data and how it will be published.
Who gathers statistical data
National & International statistical offices
Government departments and agencies
Analysts
Trade associations
How is this data published or made available
Government surveys, publications and administrative records
Research and industry reports
Bank reports
News releases
Trade journalsBusiness & Agriculture
FedStats "gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies" search by state or agency
US Census Bureau collects population and business statistics use American Fact Finder
Census 2000 population statistics
People household and economic topics, search by city, county and state
Business includes 5 year Economic Census and various business surveys
Economic Indicators
Foreign Trade
Geography census data sets for mapping
County Business Patterns NAICS, Zip Code, Metro
Statistical abstract of the United States Ref HA202 print 1922-current
Citing tables and maps from census dataUS Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis
Free Trade - Trade Statistics Express search for national and state tradeUSDA National Agricultural Statistics Service collects data related to agriculture
Census of Agriculture and various reports like Commodity reports
Economic Research Service - sorted by commodity, geography and topicUS Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics collects data related to labor
Inflation and Consumer Spending with Consumer Price Index and inflation calculator
Wages, Earnings and Benefits
Safety and Health on the Job
Occupations with Occupational Outlook Handbook Ref HF5381.A1O36 print
Employment and Unemployment
Industry at a GlanceEducation & Health
ChildStats Federal interagency forum on Child and Family Statistics
H-CUPnet has national, regional and state health statistics on hospital stays
NCES National Center for Education Statistics search or browse Digest of Education Statistics in ED Stats
NCHS National Center for Health Statistics
US Dept. of Education - Research and StatisticsEnvironmental Statistics
EPA (Environmental Projection Agency) includes statistics on
EnviroFacts
Clean Air Markets
Air Quality Trends
National Air Pollutant Emission Trends
Climate Change includes Green house gas emissions inventories
EIA (Energy Information Administration) includes statistics
Annual Energy Review
Environmental Indicators
U.S. Electric Utility Environmental Statistics
National Environmental Protection Act Council on Environmental Quaility
Environmental Quality Statistics
U.S. Threatened & Endangered Speices, 1980-2000
Wetlands Losses by Current State Boundaries, 1780s -1980s
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has information on
Endangered Species
Statistical Abstract - see Geography & Environment & International Statistics
InternationalUnited Nations Statistical Division
Commodity Trade Statistical Database - International statistics
Statistical Databases
Demographic Yearbook print available 1970-2001 Ref HA17.D45
World Population Prospects: Population DatabaseCentral Intelligence Agency US
World FactbookGlobalis maps and data based on United Nations census data
CIAO click on maps and country data restricted access to Concordia
Export.gov US Government Export Portal International trade and economic statistics
GeoHive Global statistics
INEGI Mexico economic statistics
OECD with 30 countries as members collect data on economic and social issues
Population Reference Bureau
Statistics Canada
World Atlas restricted access to ConcordiaMinnesota
Minnesota Data Resources Minnesota Planning houses a number of systems which provide dynamic data delivery. The agency also provides a number static (i.e. flat file) data tables.
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