Simpson Library: Statistics: United States

US Statistical Data by Topic

Simpson Library Guide to Government Resources - Statistical Sources
Find statistics compiled by U.S. government agencies

General Statistics

Data.gov
Links to statistics from over 100 U.S. government agencies. Browse alphabetically, by subject, or by state.
U.S. Census Bureau
Interactive website that allows you to easily search for data and statistics
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Guide to Statistical Sites on the World Wide Web
BLS Gateway Site for finding statistics online.
Links to principal U.S. federal statistical agencies, international statistical organizations, and the national statistical agencies of many other countries.
National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES)
statistical data on the research and development; science and engineering workforce; U.S. competitiveness in science, engineering, technology, and R&D; condition and progress of STEM education in the United States
Data Commons
Maintained by Google, this statistical website provides free access to statistics from many major organizations, including World Bank, United Nations, the US Census Bureau, and more.

Statistical Yearbook by United Nations
Call Number: REFB HA12.5 .U63
Publication Date: 2002 - present
Available online
Available from 2002 - 2022 in print at Simpson Library
The Gallup Poll
Call Number: REFB HN 90 .P8 G35
Publication Date: 1935-2017
Statistical Abstract of the United States (ProQuest)
Call Number: REFB HA 202 .S8
2013-present
After the U.S. government stopped publishing their annual Statistical Abstract of the United States, ProQuest (a private company) recognized the demand and began publishing it annually.
Statistical Abstract of the United States
Replaced by Statistical Abstract of the United States (ProQuest) - See above
1901-2012 freely available as online PDFs.
2001-2012 also available in print REFB HA 202. S71x

Business & Economics

Bureau of Economic Analysis - U.S. Department of Commerce
Stats, including U.S. gross domestic product (GDP). They do state and local numbers, too, plus foreign trade and investment stats and industry data.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Statistics and reports on employment and unemployment, price (such as the Consumer Price Index), living conditions, compensation, productivity, and more.
Consumer Price Index - Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services
National Association of Counties (NACo)
Interactive map with general statistical data about every county in the U.S.
U.S. Census Bureau - Business and Economy
Comprehensive information about the number, activity, characteristics, and locations of American businesses.
Labor Market Data (VA)
Virginia Workforce Connection website: data related to employment, occupations, and industries in the state of Virginia.
SEC Filings (EDGAR)
Find financial statements, 10-K forms, annual reports, letters to shareholders, all SEC filings.
Limited to public, for-profit companies only.
Small Business Association (SBA) - Research and Statistics
Economic reports, facts about small businesses, state profiles, and more.
Federal Reserve Economic Research
Independent economic financial research by scholars across the US, funded by Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Data
Datasets and statistics about US financials

Transportation

Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS)
National Transportation Stats, including air, rail, vehicle, road conditions, commuting, fuel, etc.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS)
State Transportation Stats, including air, rail, vehicle, road conditions, commuting, fuel, etc.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS)
County Transportation Stats, including air, rail, vehicle, road conditions, commuting, fuel, etc.
OnTheMap (Census Bureau)
Commuting statistics. Web-based mapping and reporting application that shows where workers are employed and where they live. It also provides companion reports on age, earnings, industry distributions, race, ethnicity, educational attainment, and sex.
Virginia Statewide Crash Data
From DMV. Traffic crash data across the state with an interactive map.
VDOT Public Crash Data
Interactive traffic crash maps and data from Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)

Education

Categories in this box:

General US Public Education Data
Primary & Secondary Education Data
Colleges & Universities Education Data
US Special Education &/or Mental Health Data
VA Education Data
International Education Data
Financial Data

General US Public Education Statistics

Condition of Education by U.S. Department of Education
Call Number: Available online
Online: 1989 to present available from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
In the Library: 1975-2013 available in the Simpson Stacks L 112 .N377a
Digest of Education Statistics - National Center for Education Statistics by U. S. Department Education
Call Number: Available online
Online: 1990-present
In the library: Limited years (1981-1989, 2011) also available in Simpson Stacks L 111 .A6 (2nd floor).

NCES Fast Facts
What Works Clearinghouse
From the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), reviews the existing research on different programs, products, practices, and policies in education.
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Education Statistics
Quick guide to websites that include general education data

Primary & Secondary Education Data

Nation's Report Card
Annual report that assesses child well-being in the United States, 4th and 8th grade data.
NAEP Data Explorer
Quick access to results and resources from NAEP, also known as The Nation’s Report Card.
NIEER: State of Preschool Yearbook
Annual publication which has tracks the funding, access, and policies of state-funded preschool programs.
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)
By NCES, this study provides data on the mathematics and science achievement of U.S. students compared to that of students in other countries.
Kids Count Data Center
Annual report that assesses child well-being in the United States
Common Core of Data
Annually collects data data about public primary & secondary education.

Colleges & Universities Education Data

IPEDS College Statistics
Search for data for 6,000+ college & universities in the US

US Special Education &/or Mental Health Data

Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) annual report to Congress
Data Resource Center for Child & Adolescent Health
Data findings on and datasets and codebooks for the National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH).

VA State Education Data

Virginia Department of Education - Statistics and Reports
VDOE reports a variety of data on public education in the commonwealth, including information on enrollment, demographics, student achievement, finances and safety.
NAEP Virginia State Assessment
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reports results at the state level, most often in grades 4 and 8, in four subjects—mathematics, reading, science, and writing.

International Education Data

State of the World's Children
By UNICEF, this closely examines key issues affecting children
UNESCO Institute for Statistics - Global Education Digest
Compare education statistics across the world
Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)
By NCES, PISA is an international assessment that measures 15-year-old students' reading, mathematics, and science literacy every three years.

Financial Data

Annual Survey of School System Finances
Education finance data include revenues, expenditures, debt, and assets [cash and security holdings] of elementary and secondary public school systems. Statistics cover school systems in all states, and include the District of Columbia.
NEA: Rankings of the States and Estimates of School Statistics
By National Education Association’s (NEA), an annual report of financial data about teachers salaries, state and local government revenue, and current expenditures by student.

Census Data

American Community Survey
From the U.S. Census Bureau
National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS)
Provides easy access to summary tables and time series of population, housing, agriculture, and economic data, along with GIS-compatible boundary files, from 1790-present, and for all levels of U.S. census geography, including states, counties, tracts, and blocks.
Social Explorer
An interactive data tool that enables the creation of customizable maps, charts, and reports using data indicators related to demography, economy, health, politics, environment, crime and more.

Statistical Abstract of the United States (ProQuest)
Call Number: REFB HA 202 .S8
2013-present
After the U.S. government stopped publishing their annual Statistical Abstract of the United States, ProQuest (a private company) recognized the demand and began publishing it annually.
Statistical Abstract of the United States
Replaced by Statistical Abstract of the United States (ProQuest) - See above
1901-2012 freely available as online PDFs.
2001-2012 also available in print REFB HA 202. S71x

Health

CDC Data
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
Includes population surveys, vital statistics, provider surveys, and more.
FastStats A to Z (from CDC's NCHS)
Statistics related to public health; from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). Includes data on such topics as Access to Health Care and Breast Cancer, and also provides data searchable by ethnic group (Hispanic/Latino Health, Black or African American Health, American Indian or Alaska Native Health, White Population Health, etc.).
Fertility Data (ACS Population Survey)
Data gathered through American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau
Food Environment Atlas (USDA)
Interactive map showing food availability and costs, fast food expenditures, physical activity levels, and other factors that contribute to or detract from community health.

Historical Statistics

Civil War America, 1850 To 1875
Call Number: REFB E 468 .S45 2006
ISBN: 0816038678
Publication Date: 2006
Datapedia of the United States: American History in Numbers (3rd ed.)
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9780890598627
Publication Date: 2004
Also available in print REFB HA 202 .K87 2004
The Historical Statistics of the United States : Earliest Times to the Present
Call Number: REFB HA 202 .H57 2006
ISBN: 0521817919
Publication Date: 2006
Published by Cambridge University Press; data and analysis cover from roughly 1790-2000.
Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970
Call Number: eBook
Also available in print REFB HA 202 .B87 1975

Historical Statistics of the United States
HSUS is the standard source for quantitative indicators of American history. It contains time series tables that cover the economic, social, political, demographic, and institutional history of the U.S.

Branches of U.S. Government

Data on State Legislatures
From the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
Includes maps and tables covering state partisan composition, legislative careers, and legislator compensation, as well as state legislative session calendars and the Legislatures at a Glance tool.
Statistical Data on U.S. Courts
Provides statistical data and analysis on the business of the federal Judiciary. Specific publications address the work of the appellate, district, and bankruptcy courts; the probation and pretrial services systems; and other components of the U.S. courts.

Vital Statistics on the Presidency : George Washington to Barack Obama by Lyn K. Ragsdale
Call Number: eBook
Publication Date: 2014
Election results, voter turnout, news coverage, biographies, and more.
Older edition available in print REFB JK 518 .R34 2009