Statistics & Data Sets

On this page, you can obtain data in the form of maps, tables, and reports from a variety of Census Bureau sources. "Your source for population, housing, economic, and geographic data..." Build a query, create maps, view data tables - from the U.S. Census Bureau's Mapping and Cartographic Resources.

Access U.S. Federal Executive Branch datasets. Search by category (e.g. births, deaths, marriages, divorces; education; energy & utilities) or federal agency. This is the government's portal to all statistics and data collected by U.S. Government agencies. It is a little cluttered and tricky to use, BUT if you use the filter options at the left on the Raw Data page, you will have an easier time navigating to what you need.

US education, schools, students.

Archive of data on religion.

The BLS is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the field of labor economics and statistics. There are many areas of the site that are wortwhile to explore to find detailed information on particular occupations, industries and current employment/unemployment rates.

US health & vital statistics.

Online databases utilized for the analysis of public health data. Access to a wide array of public health information.

US opinion data from Roper Center for Public Opinion, 1935-present.

The 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.

Data on arrests, crimes, crime rates, victimization, etc. (Full-text).

Many topics for 274 countries. More than 450 statistical time series for countries from around the world covering a wide range of economic and socio-demographic topics.

Comprehensive listing of polling websites.

Economic and financial data for 185 member countries.

Economic and other data for EU countries.

From the US Bureau of Labor. Includes links to international statistical sites.

UN organization devoted to promoting fair working standards. Provides statistics and databases for information on the world of work.

Comprehensive list. Generate maps & graphs on statistics to compare nations.

Many topics for 30 member countries.