LibGuides: Statistics & Demographics: National Stats

Print Resources

Proquest Statistical Abstract of the United States 2017 by Bernan Press Staff; ProQuest LLC Staff
Call Number: Wilm Ready Reference HA 202 .S8 2017
ISBN: 9781598887297
Publication Date: 2014-12-05

eResources

FedStats
Provides access to the full range of official statistical information produced by the Federal Government without having to know in advance which Federal agency produces which particular statistic. With convenient searching and linking capablilties to more than 100 agencies that provide data and trend information on such topics as economic and population trends, crime, education, health care, aviation safety, energy use, farm production and more.
Statistical Abstract of the United States
The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal Federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision-making. As an independent statistical agency, BLS serves its diverse user communities by providing products and services that are objective, timely, accurate, and relevant.
U.S. Census Maps and Data
Quick, easy access to facts about people, business, and geography.
Substance Abuse Statistics and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA's Office of Applied Studies (OAS) provides the latest national data on (1) alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other drug abuse, (2) drug related emergency department episodes and medical examiner cases, and (3) the nation's substance abuse Treatment system.
Stats of the States (CDC)
Comparative health statistics for all 50 states provided by the Center for Disease Control. Includes stats on: marriage/divorce, cancer, flu, unmarried/teen birth rates, suicides, etc.
Uniform Crime Reports
United States crime statistics provided by the FBI.
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The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program was conceived in 1929 by the International Association of Chiefs of Police to meet a need for reliable, uniform crime statistics for the nation. In 1930, the FBI was tasked with collecting, publishing, and archiving those statistics. Today, several annual statistical publications, such as the comprehensive Crime in the United States, are produced from data provided by nearly 17,000 law enforcement agencies across the United States.Other annual publications, such as Hate Crime Statistics and Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted address specialized facets of crime such as hate crime or the murder and assaults of law enforcement officers respectively.Special studies, reports, and monographs prepared using data mined from the UCR's large database are published each year as well. In addition to these reports, information about the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), UCR Frequently Asked Questions, and UCR Incident Specific Que
College and University Rankings
From sports to education, Americans are captivated by rankings. The purpose of the University of Illinios site is only to draw together and provide context to various ranking services.