Broad General Data Sources

FedStats
A one-stop website for statistics related to government agencies and organizations.

Public Agenda Online
Focuses on issues facing the American people and the world. Includes essays and data to give the user an overview of both sides of the situation. The focus is on public opinion and its background information.

Science Resources Statistics and Data Page
A government Web page that links to a huge number of reports, books and documents that relate to science statistics. See the section: Issues.

Statistical Resources on the Web
A megesite with a wide array of statistical information that is organized and linked. 

Washington Trends
State economic, demographic, and social trends are related to one another and, in turn, affect government policies on spending and taxation.  A strong economy, for example, attracts more people to the state, which in turn boosts state tax collections. Social developments, such as crime rates and the incidence of teenage pregnancies, also contribute to demands on public resources. The purpose of Washington Trends is to chart these elements which shape public and private life in Washington.
 
 

Data On Specific Subjects and Issues
 

Teens and Young People

America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being
A wide variety of statistical data on key indicators that measure the health, security, and safety of the environment in which children play, learn, and grow.. Scroll down the page to see all that is available.

The Condition of Education
This web site is an integrated collection of the indicators and analyses published in The Condition of Education 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003. Some indicators may have been updated since they appeared in print.

Data and Surveys: National Center for Educational Statistics
The National Center for Education Statistics fulfills a Congressional mandate to collect, collate, analyze, and report complete statistics on the condition of American education; conduct and publish reports; and review and report on education activities internationally.

Digest of Education Statistics, 2000
Statistics related to things connected to education. Data goes back many years.

Education At A Glance: Elementary and Secondary Education
Reports of various research studies done on a wide variety of topics related to elementary and secondary education. Topics range from computer access to cigarette smoking among teens.

Firearms and Crime Statistics
Data on violent crimes involving firearms, covering number of victims, background checks for firearms sales, injuries and deaths, average sentence length, and more. From the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics.

KIDS COUNT: 2004 Census Databook Online
Ten key measures comprise an index of child well-being used to rank states and supplemental data on education, health, and economic conditions for each state. See also KIDS COUNT Census Data Online for regional profiles for the nation as a whole, individual states, congressional districts, or any of the 7 other kinds of geographic areas.

Trends in Academic Progress: Three Decades of Student Performance
In 1999, the long-term trend assessments in reading, mathematics, and science were administered for the final time in the twentieth century. This report presents the results of those assessments, and examines the trends in 9-, 13-, and 17-year-olds’ achievement in these three subjects since the first administration of each assessment.

Teenage Pregnancy: Overall Trends and State-by-State Information
Offers a number of data sets, including charts and graphs.

Teenage Pregnancy Statistics
The data in these tables are derived from the natality reports of the National Center for Health Statistics and other sources.
 
 
 

Health and Safety Issues 

California Center for Health Statistics
The Office of Health Information and Research (OHIR) produces a variety of data tables, either as part of larger reports or as stand alone tables. These tables provide data on a variety of topics, including births, deaths (including fetal and infant deaths), and population demographics. Data include: counts, rates, ratios, percent distributions), for different geographic levels and time periods (e.g., annual, multi-year trends).

Health Insurance Coverage Status and Type of Coverage
"Health Insurance Coverage Status and Type of Coverage by Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin: 1987 to 2004". For additional data on related topics, see: Historical Health Insurance Tables. 

OPE Campus Security Statistics Search Page
Find out about safety and violence at colleges and universities of the U.S.

National Cancer Institute - Cancer Statistics
Data about cancer and related issues. 

National Center for Health Statistics
Provides broad data for health and well-being. 

Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity Among Adults
Data from the newly released 1997 National Health Interview Survey

Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Children
Statistics related to various health conditions for children. This is a PDF file, and wil open in Adobe Acrobat.

Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Adults
Statistics related to various health conditions for adults. This is a PDF file, and wil open in Adobe Acrobat.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Data Archive
Provides ready access to substance abuse and mental health research data.
 
 
 

Social and Political Data

Bankruptcy Statistics
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts compiles statistics on bankruptcy filings for each quarter ending December, March, June and September. The fiscal year for the federal Judiciary ends September 30. The calendar year ends December 31. Quarterly and 12-month statistics are available approximately 2 months after the close of a quarter. 

Bureau of Justice Statistics
BJS collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. 

Bureau of Labor Statistics
This database of information about various consumer items allows you to select and compare data on a wide variety of costs and figures for American workers and consumers. Major topics include: Employment & Unemployment; Prices & Living Conditions; Compensation & Working Conditions; and Productivity & Technology. 

The California County Fact Book 2003
This is the digital version of a 176 page publication produced by the California Institute for County Government in conjunction with the California State Association of Counties (CSAC). To facilitate downloading this publication they have broken it up into logical pieces. 

The Child Trends DataBank
This is a "one-stop-shop for the latest national trends and research on over 100 key indicators of child and youth well-being, with new indicators added each month!"

Cities Data Systems: Current Labor Force (Employment/Unemployment)
This site will display data on the number of employed residents, the size of the labor force, and the unemployment rate during a selected month in two selected years between 1990 and 2004. 

Consumer Price Index
Find Average Price Data for many commonly used household items. 

Crime and Victims Statistics
National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) is the Nation's primary source of information on criminal victimization.

Drugs & Crime Facts
This site summarizes U.S. statistics about drug-related crimes, law enforcement, courts, and corrections. 

Drug Enforcement Agency "National Profile & Trends Over Time" Data
"Presents a bird's eye view of current national DEA enforcement activities, and how these differ from the past practices." A good place to strat is in the section "Overall Trends Federal Drug Enforcement." To see the extensice data, click "See Data" under the graphs that are displayed for each topic.

Economic Statistics Briefing Room
The purpose of this service is to provide easy access to current Federal economic indicators, produced, maintained and updated by the statistical units of those agencies. 

Election Statistics
"Since 1920, the Clerk of the House has collected and published the official vote counts for federal elections from the official sources among the various states and territories. These documents, out of print for many years, have been collected and scanned in a format to make them once again available to researchers and students." 

Employment & Unemployment
Use this site to request historical data on employment and unemployment figures. The Most Requested Statistics" option allows you to select very particular data to be charted. 

Fifty Years of Supporting Children’s Learning... 
"Drawn from more than 50 sources, this report presents descriptive data about public school libraries since 1953. Along with key characteristics of school libraries, the report also presents national and regional standards, and federal legislation affecting school library media centers. Data from sample surveys are presented at the national, regional, and school levels, and by state."
 

Food Consumption, Prices, and Expenditures, 1970-97
This report presents historical data on food consumption, prices, expenditures, and U.S. income and population.

The Gallup Social Research Organization
One of the most famous companies that survey the American people for opinions and other information.

Government Transportation Financial Statistics
Data available here "consists of transportation revenues and expenditures for Federal, state and local governments."

High School Dropout Rates
"Who won't be attending high school graduation this year? New data from the Child Trends DataBank indicate that non-Hispanic black high school dropout rates have hit a historic low in 2001 of 11 percent, further narrowing the black-white education gap. Hispanics, on the other hand, continue to lag far behind blacks and whites with a dropout rate of 27 percent."

Historical Census Browser
The data presented here describe the population and economy of U.S. states and counties from 1790 to 1960.

Immigration to the United States in Fiscal Year 1996
This report includes a lot of data on country of origin and area where immigrants are living or lived through American history. Here is a similar report:
Historical Census Statistics on the Foreign-born Population of the United States: 1850-1990

Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools and Classrooms: 1994-2003
"This report presents data on Internet access in U.S. public schools from 1994 to 2002 by school characteristics. It provides trend analysis on the progress of public schools and classrooms in connecting to the Internet and on the ratio of students to instructional computers with Internet access."

Iraq War Coalition Casualties
Charts the number of casualties in the Iraq War, based on figures provided by the United States Central Command in Tampa, Florida. Data is provided on a monthly reporting basis. Find statistics about fatalities and injuries for United States and United Kingdom military personnel, contractors, and Iraqis. Includes a discussion of methodology, links to sources of information, and an RSS feed for announcements of new fatalities.

Long-Term Socio-Economic Forecasts by County
Offers a large amount of data on socio-economic trends for each of the counties of Californnia. The data goes back through history to 1995 and projects ahead to the future as well. 

Military Personnel Statistics
The following sets of data are available: Active Duty Military Strength by Service by Fiscal Year - FY 1950 through FY 2002; Active Duty Military Strength by Service; Active Duty Military Personnel by Service by Region/Country; Active Duty Military Personnel by Service by Rank/Grade; Selected Medical Care Statistics - Military Facilities.

Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services
"This site provides "current estimates of sales at retail and food services stores and inventories held by retail stores" in the United States. Reports "are released approximately 6 weeks after the close of the reference month. They contain preliminary figures for the current month and final figures for the prior 12 months." Includes data back to 1992. Also includes a FAQ and related information. From the Retail Indicators Branch, U.S. Census Bureau." Lii.Org

National Vital/Health Statistics Reports
Obtain data here about the births, deaths, marriages and related data of the American people.

POPClock Projection
Current population estimate for the U.S. Changes on a minute by minute basis. See also Historical National Population Estimates for data going back to 1900.

Political Science Statistical Resources on the Web
Links to various sites that have statistics in the interest areas of political science. Some of the major sections are: Campaign Finances, Comprehensive Sources, Cybercitizenry, Elections, Human Rights, Military, Public Opinion, Voting Machines.

Polling Report
How Americans rated the job that various elected and public officials do (with data covering a lengthy time period). Offers a large amount of different data. 

Rise, Peak and Decline: Trends in U.S. Immigration 1992 – 2004
"The number of migrants coming to the United States each year, legally and illegally, grew very rapidly starting in the mid-1990s, hit a peak at the end of the decade, and then declined substantially after 2001. By 2004, the annual inflow of foreign-born persons was down 24% from its all-time high in 2000."

Science and Engineering Degrees: 1966-2001 (Detailed Statistical Tables) 
This publication provides detailed statistical data on the different types of college degrees in Science and Engineering fields that were awarded over a 25 year period. It shows how members of gender groups fared for the various degree programs. See: Section B. Detailed Statistical Tables. 

Science and Engineering Degrees by Race/Ethnicity of Recipients: 1992-2001 
This publication provides detailed statistical data on the different types of college degrees in Science and Engineering fields that were awarded over a nine year period. It shows how members of various racial and ethnic groups fared for the various degree programs. See: Section B. Detailed Statistical Tables. 

Statistical Abstracts of the United States
The official U.S. Government source for data or statistics on the American people and their government. Or, go directly to these sections of historic statistical data for the years:  1878 - 1900,  1901 - 1950,  1951 - 1994, 1995 - 2000, 2001-2005. 

Social Statistics Briefing Room
The purpose of this service is to provide easy access to current Federal social statistics. It provides links to information produced, maintained and updated by the statistical units of those agencies.

The U.S. Census Bureau
The federal agency that surveys and keeps track of a lot of information on America and its people. There is an incredible amount of ststistical information available here! 

Voting And Registration
"Information on reported voting and registration by various demographic and socioeconomic characteristics is collected for the nation in November of congressional and presidential election years in the Current Population Survey (CPS). Detailed information from historical trends in selected areas is listed" near the bottom of the page.

Weather Fatalities 
"The U.S. Natural Hazard Statistics provide statistical information on fatalities, injuries and damages caused by weather related hazards. Also available is the 
65-Year List of Severe Weather Fatalities. These statistics are compiled by the Office of Services and the National Climatic Data Center from information contained in Storm Data, a report comprising data from NWS forecast offices in the 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands."

Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering
This site is a starting point for finding information about the participation of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities in science and engineering education and employment. Its primary purpose is to serve as an information source; it offers no endorsement of or recommendations about policies or programs. 

Z-score Data Files
Presents values representing the 8 different growth curves for infants (weight-for-age; length-for-age, weight-for-recumbent length; head circumference-for-age) and older children (weight-for-stature; weight-for-age; stature-for-age; and BMI-for-age). Birth to 36 months, and also to age 20.
 
 

Sports Performance Data and Records

Olympic Records - progression
Gives the progression in record-setting times for modern Olympic Records. Records are available from the earliest to the most current. 

World Records - progression
Gives the progression in record-setting times for world athletic records. The records are for those sports included in the Olympics, and are available from the earliest to the most current Olympic meets. 

Major League Baseball Statistics
Check here for a very wide variety of statistical data for teams and players, both for current teams and players and for historical statistics going back over a hundred years. Data can be customized according to the interests or research needs of the user. Users can search for hitting, pitching and fielding statistics, as well as by the American or National Leagues, or for the entire Major League. They can search by player name or time period, and many other characteristics of interest. 

National Basketball Assiciation Statistics
Check for statistics on active teams for the current and prior seasons. Individual players have data for their entire professional careers. Users can narrow results down to preseason, regular season or postseason games and players. 

National Football League Statistics
Check here for a very wide variety of statistical data for the teams and players of the National Football League. Users may search by team, player, season and individual statistic. 

National Football League Record and Fact Book  
Check here for a very wide variety of historic statistical data for the teams and players of the National Football League. Users may browse statistics organized into the following data sets: Individual Records, Team Records, Defensive Records and Historical Eras. There is a data-rich special section for Yearly statistical leaders, showing annual scoring leader data for touchdowns, field goals, point after attempts and total points. 

2006 PGA TOUR PGA TOUR Official World Golf Ranking (Statistics)       
A wide variety of statistical data, including archived scorecards, is available here for golfers involved in the Professional Golf Association (PGA) Tour. Users can find data on various aspects of the game, such as the players' driving distances, putting, eagles, birdies, and many other points of interest. 

Baseball-Reference.com Leader and Record Board Index
Shows the records for professional baseball. Be sure to click on the "Progressive" column to see the growth of the records over time.

X Games Records
Look up the records of results for recent and past X Games.

Unicycling Society of America: Racing Records
See how athletes in this unusual sport perform at their peak.

California Data

California Facts Historical Data
Facts about the social, political, and economic life of California are presented in text with explanatory charts and graphics. Click on your area of interest for additional information.

California's Per-Pupil Spending Relative to the Nation's
Data comparing California education budgets with other states.

Campus Statistics for U.C. Campuses
A wide range of statistical data is available related to the University of California (e.g., campus statisics, degrees, enrollments, etc.)

California Vital Statistics Data Tables
Data related to births and deaths and infant mortality in California can be found here. 
 
 

Holt Stock Reports
An extremely useful and comprehensive daily summary of data related to stock exchanges, as well as other useful economic data. Links also to graphs and other data related to stock analysis.

The New York Stock Exchange
A major place where stock is traded, in New York City.

NASDAQ: The Stock Market
One of the major trading centers for stocks. Find out infortmation about the stocks that are traded here. Includes prices, graphs and charts of stock activity, plus other vital stock market data.

Hoover's Online
A place to find out information about companies (stocks, reports, industry snapshots, and much, much more.)

Research Central (Television Bureau of Advertising)
You can access the latest broadcast, cable and syndication ratings comparisons, and learn more about noteworthy consumer and viewer trends. TVB’s ever-popular “Trends” documents, our on-line versions of “TV Basics” and the “Media Comparisons Study,” as well as Advertising Revenue and Forecast data can also be accessed in Research Central. 

Stock Quotes From CNN/SI
Obtain the latest stock quotes just 20 minutes after the latest transaction on the stock market.

State Education Data Profiles
"Search for statewide information in elementary/secondary education characteristics and finance, postsecondary education, public libraries, assessments, and selected demographics for all states. Use the dropdown box or the map of the United States to select up to 4 states to compare. You will also get data on U.S. averages and the ability to graph the results."

EDGAR Database
"All companies, foreign and domestic, are required to file registration statements, periodic reports, and other forms electronically through EDGAR. Anyone can access and download this information for free. Here you'll find links to a complete list of filings available through EDGAR and instructions for searching the EDGAR database."

The Annual Reports Library
"Since it's founding in 1983, The Annual Reports Library has built a collection of over 1.45 million original reports (and proxies) from corporations, foundations, banks, mutual funds and public institutions."
 
 

Miscellaneous Data (Including Automotive and Transportation)

Bureau of Transportation Statistics: U.S. Department of Transportation
Government data collection, analysis, and reporting and to ensure the most cost-effective use of transportation-monitoring resources are available here. This is a large site, with a hugs amount of data available. 

The Annual National Transportation Statistics (NTS) Reports
The NTS 2003 provides over 250 tables of data on: The extent, condition, use and performance of the physical transportation network Accidents, crashes, fatalities and injuries for each mode and for hazardous materials; The relationship between transportation and the economy, including share of Gross Domestic Product, employment, and transportation expenditures;
Transportation energy use and environmental impacts.

Office of Automotive Affairs
This site provides several links to automotive trade statistical data for U.S. automotive vehicle and parts manufacturers. Data includes: Link to U.S. International Trade Commission Trade DataWeb; Motor Vehicle Trade Data; Parts Trade Data; Automotive (Motor Vehicles and Parts) Trade Data; Industry Economic Data; Industry Financial Data. 

Japan's Motor Vehicle Statistics
Many data sets are available here regarding automobiles and motorcycles produced and exported by Japan. Be sure to explore the links near the top of the page for additional data.

California Dairy Programs
This site offers a wide variety of data related to the dairy industry in California. 

Digest of Education Statistics:  Tables and Figures
The primary purpose of the site is to provide a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field of American education from prekindergarten through graduate school. The Digest includes a selection of data from many sources, both government and private, and draws especially on the results of surveys and activities carried out by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Energy: Petroleum, Oil, Gasoline, Crude, Natural Gas, Electric, Coal, Nuclear, Renewable, Solar Information Statistics 
The title of this site tells it all. Lots of data available here. Monthly and yearly statistics across all fuels, state data... are available in the Historical Data Overview section. 

Facts About Newspapers 1997 - 2004
Offers a concise overview of the newspaper industry. Focusing on key indicators; combines clear graphics with easy-to-find facts in a convenient statistical surveys. It also puts facts in a historical context, allowing you to look at the industry from a macro perspective.

Historical Statistics for Mineral and Material Commodities in the United States
"This USGS digital database is an online compilation of historical U.S. statistics on mineral and material commodities. The database contains information on approximately 90 mineral commodities, including production, imports, exports, and stocks; reported and apparent consumption; and unit value (the real and nominal price in U.S. dollars of a metric ton of apparent consumption). For many of the commodities, data are reported as far back as 1900."

Income Statistics: Internal Revenue Service
Tax data are a rich, and sometimes the only, source of information on the financial activities of the study populations. This government site provides an enormous amount of data of this type.

Investing In Gold
Throughout human history, gold has been not only a means of exchange, but also a store of value. This site provides charts with the yearly and monthly prices for gold. 

U.S. Agriculture Statistical Information and Graphics
This site provides timely, accurate, and useful statistics in service to U. S. agriculture. 

National Trade Data  and  State Export Data
Provide a wide variety of data on products and goods imported and exported to and from the U.S.

OnlineWomen: Statistics
This section contains facts and figures on women's participation in politics, governance, and decision-making and other relevant statistics on women. 

PeriStats
The PeriStats Web site provides free access to US, state, county, and city maternal & infant health data. The Easy Start section leads to Over 60,000 graphs, maps and tables. Select a region to get a complete list for the US or your state.
 

 

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