» Virtual Reference: Statistics
General Statistics
- Fedstats
- Comprehensive source of statistics from all U.S. federal government agencies.
- Statistical Abstract of the United States
- "The National Data Book contains a collection of statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States. Selected international data are also included. The Abstract is also your Guide to Sources of other data from the Census Bureau, other Federal agencies, and private organizations."
- Statistical Sources on the Web
- From the University of Michigan Documents Center. This is the place to start looking for statistics on everything from elections to fatal workplace injuries to child abuse. Statistical sources are organized into the following general subject categories, from Agriculture to Weather. The site is searchable.
- State and County QuickFacts - U.S. Census
- This new handy reference resource from the U.S. Census Bureau allows users to access frequently requested Census Bureau information at the national, state, and county level.
- Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
- This reference resource from the Center for Disease Control allows users to access health and demographic information by state, and allows comparison between two states.
- Crime in Kentucky
- Crime In Kentucky Annual Report from The Kentucky State Police
- Institute for Global Communications
- This website includes the AntiRacismNet,EcoNet,PeaceNet,and WomensNet
- Population Reference Bureau
- The website of the Population Reference Bureau. Their mission is "to be the leader in providing timely and objective information on U.S. and international population trends and their implications."
- Kentucky Traffic Accident Facts
- Traffic Collisions in Kentucky Annual Reports
- Kentucky Vital Records Index
- This site includes a Kentucky Marriage Index from 1973-1993, Kentucky Divorce Index from 1973-1993, and a Kentucky Death Index from 1911-1986,and 1987-1992
- World Factbook
- Compiled annually by the Central Intelligence Agency and contains information on individual countries, including maps and such statistics as birth and death rates, migration, literacy rates, economic data, etc.
- Economic Development Community Brochures
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- Kentucky County Health Profiles
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- Kentucky Deskbook of Economic Statistics
- "a compilation of the most recent statistics on the social and economic conditions in the state of Kentucky"
- National Trade Data Bank
- Access: Searchable at Steely Library computers only
- A one-stop source for international trade information about specific industries, countries, contacts, hot markets and more.
- Criminal Justice Statistics - WWW Sites
- A very large list of web sites from the National Criminal Justice Reference Service, providing statistics on numerous topics related to criminal justice: corrections, courts, drugs and crime, international issues, juvenile justice, law enforcement, victims of crime, etc.
- Nation Master
- "a massive central data source and a handy way to graphically compare nations... You can generate maps and graphs with ease on all kinds of statistics. What's more, you can select exactly which countries you want to include."
- Kids Count
- From the Annie E.Casey Foundation, this site offers statistical information in .pdf format offering "State-by-state and national indicators of child well-being"
Economics/Business
- Bureau of the Census: County Business Patterns
- Economic profiles by county and state.
- Bureau of the Census: Economic Census
- By industry or by state.
- Bureau of the Census: Monthly Economic Indicators
- Poverty & income, housing, and business statistics.
- Bureau of Economic Analysis
- Provides an overview of the current U.S. economy as well as some international data.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Employment and unemployment, wages, prices, and productivity statistics.
- Economic Statistics Briefing Room
- From the White House, current economic indicators.
- National Criminal Justice Reference Service
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- Federal Sentencing Statistics by State
- From the United States Sentencing Commission. State-by-state information on types of sentences and average lengths of sentences for various crimes.
- IPUMS
- Integrated Public Use Microdata Series, from the University of Minnesota , is a searchable database consisting of "twenty-five high-precision samples of the American population drawn from thirteen federal censuses," spanning 1850 to 1990.
- National Center for Education Statistics
- Web access to the annual Condition of Education, the Digest of Education Statistics, and other reports.
- National Center for Health Statistics "Fast Stats A-Z"
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- The School Report
- Statistics for 12,000+ public school districts nationwide.
- Social Statistics Briefing Room
- From the White House, current crime, demographic, education and health statistics.
- Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
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- United States Census Bureau
- With emphasis / info on Census 2000.
- United Nations Human Development Reports
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updated on 04/25/07