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Statistical Abstract of the United States
This annual publication is the primary statistical compendium of the U.S. government and,
for most purposes, the best place to start. Its index refers to
table numbers rather than page numbers. The
online version of this source is composed of
unwieldy pdf files, and most users prefer the hard copy.
LexisNexis Statistical
Includes searchable abstracts and indexes to U.S., state, international and
intergovernmental statistical sources compiled in the
American Statistics Index, the
Statistical Reference Index and the
Index to
International Statistics (ASI, SRI & IIS). If available, links are also given to
full-text tables.
Print Access to these Indices:
Index Case DOC.317.3 Am33
American Statistics Index (ASI)
Indexes statistical tables published by the U.S. government. The tables and reports are often available in multiple formats. Ask a government documents librarian for assistanceIndex Case DOC.O16.31 In3
Index to International Statistics (IIS))
Indexes statistical publications of major international governmental organizations. The tables and reports are available on microfiche. Ask a government documents librarian for assistance.Index Case DOC.317.3 Am33
Statistical Reference Index (SRI)
Indexes statistics issued by state governments in the United States and a wide variety of private publishers. The tables themselves appear in a microfiche set located in the Government Documents Library.
International Information by
Topic
Subject access to numerous reports, statistics, etc. published by international governmental
organizations (IGOs) and International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs). Each topic area
includes a section with statistical resources. For example,
click here to see
the International statistical sources for crime. The statistical sources listed on
these pages are
excellent starting points..
Census Bureau Web Site
Official statistics collected by the Census Bureau. You can find numerous demographic,
social, and economic data and reports for the United States. Many of the paper reports from the
Census Bureau are also available here.
United Nations Statistical Division
Provides social indicators covering a wide range of subject matter including population,
youth and elderly populations, health, housing, literacy, income and other economic activity, and
unemployment
State of World Population Indicators
Find data for more than forty demographic and socioeconomic variables by region, subregion,
and country.
Charting the Progress of
Populations
Publication from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Population
Division that provides basic statistical information on topics such as primary health care,
nutrition, and education. Statistics are international in scope.
DOC.PREX3.15:
The World Factbook
This source, published by the Central Intelligence Agency, provides
very general profiles for most countries. Useful information and statistics on
population, government, and the economy are included. The 2000 edition is available
online.
DOC.C3.186:P20/498;508; and 530
The Black Population in the
United States
These tables present data on the demographic, social, and economic characteristics of the
Black population in the United States from the March 1999 supplement to the Current Population
Survey (CPS). Topics covered include geographic distribution, age and sex distribution, family type
and family size, educational attainment, labor force participation and unemployment, occupational
characteristics, family income, and poverty status.
DOC.305.896073 B5622
Black Americans: a Statistical Sourcebook, 1990.
(Newer editions can be found in the SRI microfiche collection. Ask a government documents
librarian for the following microfiche number: SRI 2000 C4712-8 )
Annual compilation of detailed demographic, social, and economic statistical comparisons for
blacks and whites, 1990s and trends. Includes data on population and household characteristics,
vital statistics and health indicators, education, voting, crime and law enforcement, labor force
and employment, income and poverty, and other topics
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State of Black America, 1993
The 2000 edition can be found under the same call number in the Africana/AfroAmerican Studies
Library reference collection
.
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The Social and Economic Status of the Black Population in the U.S.A.: An Historical View 1790-1978.
*Note: Many of the sources listed below for Crime, Health, Income and Poverty, and Literacy also contain statistical data broken down by race.
International Information on Crime: Statistics
U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice
Statistics
Extensive compilation of criminal justice statistics and publications.
Uniform Crime Reports
Crime statistics reported by city, county, and state law enforcement agencies; published by
the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
DOC.J1.14/7:
Crime in the United States (also available from the
Uniform Crime Reports page)
DOC.J29.20:
Compendium of Federal Justice Statistics
DOC.J29.9/6:
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
This source brings together data from more than 100 sources about all aspects of criminal
justice in the United States, which are presented in over 600 tables
International Information - Health: Statistics
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
NCHS data systems include data on vital events as well as information on health status,
lifestyle and exposure to unhealthy influences, the onset and diagnosis of illness and disability,
and the use of health care.
Particularly useful materials from the NCHS site:
Fastats A to Z
Provides brief data on various health topics and diseases. Also gives links to comprehensive data sources on the specified topic.Healthy People 2010
Also available in paper DOC.HE1.2:H34/27
Healthy People 2010 contains 467 objectives designed to serve as a road map for improving the health of all people in the United States during the first decade of the 21st century.National Vital Statistics System
The National Vital Statistics System is responsible for the nation's official vital statisticsNational Health Care Surveys
The survey is a source of a wide range of data on the health care field and a significant resource for monitoring health care use, the impact of medical technology, and the quality of care provided to a changing American population.
DOC.HE20.7042/5:
Healthy People 2000 Review
Tracks progress toward the U.S. national health objectives and goals.
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Health Care State Rankings: Health Care in the 50 States, 1999
Compares states in terms of births, deaths, disease, insurance and finance, and health care
providers and facilities.
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Health Security: The President's Report to the American People, 1993
President's explanation of the Health Security Act and why health care in the U.S. needs
reform.
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International Health Data Reference Guide 1997
Provides statistical information on selected vital, hospital, health manpower, and
population-based health survey statistics.
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International Mortality Chartbook
International Information on Economic Indicators: Statistics
U.S. Census Bureau Statistics on Poverty
U.S. Census Bureau Statistics on Income
U.S. Census
Bureau Current Population Reports -
Consumer Income
Series that gives income and poverty statistics. A few good starting places are listed
below:
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Measuring 50 Years of Economic Change
A great resource that provides an overview of the changes in income that occurred in U.S. over the past 50 years. Data is displayed in graphical and tabular form.Doc.C3.186: P-60/209
Money and Income in the United States
This source provides income data for households and individuals in the U.S. for 1998 and 1999.DOC.C3.186: P-60/210
Poverty in the United States
This report shows how poverty varies by such selected characteristics as race, age, work experience, and geography.
DOC.PR1.9:
Economic Report of the
President
(online version is for
2001)
The Report includes; 1) current and foreseeable trends and annual numerical goals concerning
topics such as employment, unemployment, production, real income and Federal budget outlays; 2)
employment objectives for significant groups of the labor force; 3) annual numeric goals; and 4) a
program for carrying out program objectives.
Poverty Monitoring Database
Contains international information on income surveys, poverty assessment surveys, and other
social indicator tables.
U.S. Census Bureau Statistics on Education
National Center for Education Statistics
DOC.ED1.326:
Digest of Education
Statistics (2000 online version)
The Digest of Education Statistics provides a compilation of statistical information
covering the broad field of education from pre-kindergarten through graduate school. Topics in the
Digest include: the number of schools and colleges; teachers; enrollments; graduates; educational
attainment; finances; federal funds for education; employment and income of graduates; libraries;
technology; and international comparisons.
DOC.ED1.109:
The Condition of Education
(2000 online version)
The Condition of Education is an indicator report, summarizing the health of education,
monitoring important developments, and showing trends in major aspects of education.
DOC.ED1.302:IN2/4
Education Indicators: An
International Perspective.
A compilation of a wide range of indicators from a variety of sources contrasting education
in the United States with other G-7 countries.
DOC.ED1.102:N24/991
Education in States and Nations:
Indicators Comparing U.S. States with Other Industrialized Countries in 1991
An education indicators report allowing not only state to state and country to country
comparisons, but state to country comparisons as well.
DOC.ED1.120:
Projections of Education Statistics
to 2009,
to 2010
This publication provides projections for key education statistics. It includes statistics
on enrollment, graduates, teachers, and expenditures in elementary and secondary schools, and
institutions of higher education.
DOC.370 UN 35c 1999.
UNESCO Statistical Yearbook
Covers international statistics on Education, Science and Technology, and Culture and
Communication. A good source for comparing literacy and level of education. Tables are broken down
by individual country.
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