Statistical Sources Guide
Introduction
Statistics are collected, organized, and made available in a very wide range of subject areas. This guide was designed to provide quick access to select statistical sources that would be of use to students and faculty for research. Links to additional statistical sources can be found for specific disciplines by selecting a subject under Research - Subject Guides on the Library's home page.
Cross-disciplinary
Provides abstracts and indexes of statistical information from over 100,000 U.S. government publications from 1973, state and private sources from 1980, and approximately 2000 documents from international organizations from 1983. Also provides crosslinks with LexisNexis Statistical Datasets. Full text or web links provided for some citations.
Education
National Center for Education Statistics
Searchable site that includes statistics on all aspects of education in the United States.
A listing of data sources available from the World Bank, covering
global issues such as finance, economics, education, and developing
countries. Some of the data can be searched by countries, indicators,
and time periods.
Government
This clearinghouse provides links to statistics from over 70 US Federal agencies. Quick access to categories, such as crime agencies, and a keyword search engine allowing precise searches (e.g., "capital punishment") are provided.
Labor
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. The BLS is an independent national statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the American public, the U.S. Congress, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, business, and labor.
Business
Provides a list of links to economic data and statistices, compiled by Mansfield University (PA).
A service of the US Department of Commerce for the US business, economic and trade community, providing information from the Federal government. "State of the Nation" contains current and historical economic and financial data, while "GLOBUS & NTDB" has current and historical international market research, trade opportunities, country analysis, and other trade information, including the National Trade Data Bank.
Available only through Government Documents on the 2nd floor of Waldo Library. Stop by the Government Documents Office, call (269) 387-5208, or email michael.mcdonnell@wmich.edu
United Nations Statistics Division
Gathers, processes, and provides access to global statistical information, including economics data, in addition to developing standards for statistical activities. Free access is available for much of the data. Some resources require a paid subscription. A search engine and annotations are also provided.
A listing of data sources available from the World Bank, covering
global issues such as finance, economics, education, and developing
countries. Some of the data can be searched by countries, indicators,
and time periods.
Criminal Justice
Constitutes the United States' primary source for a wide variety of statistics related to crime, criminal offenders, crime victims, and government justice systems. Periodic data and information is gathered from interviews and surveys of individuals and households, as well as thousands of agencies and institutions that are part of the justice system.
Federal Justice Statistics Resource Center
The Bureau of Justice Statistics Federal Justice Statistics Program database contains information about suspects and defendants processed in the federal criminal justice system.
Key Crime & Justice Facts at a Glance
Quick facts and links to select data compiled by the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics.
Demographic
The U.S. Census Bureau provides population, housing, economic, and geographic data for the general public.
U.S. government census data grouped into categories such as people, business, geography, and others. Data files are available as well as prepared tables.
HA 202 . A36 (Reference Desk Collection) This statistical guide covers not only places in the United States, but a broad range of subjects from agriculture and banking to veterans and vital statistics. Many of the statistics covered in this book result from the 2000 Census.
Health
Health Statistics
National Center for Health Statistics
NCHS data systems include data on vital events as well as information on health status, lifestyle and exposure to unhealthy influences, the onset and diagnosis of illness and disability, and the use of health care. These data are used by policymakers in Congress and the Administration, by medical researchers, and by others in the health community. Posted reports and news releases also provide analysis of some of these statistics.
National Institute of Mental Health
NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This organization conducts research on mental disorders, and collects, analyzes, and disseminates information on the causes, occurrence, and treatment of mental illnesses.
This site contains data on demographics, health, and health policy by state, including health coverage, access, financing, and state legislation.
International
Foreign and International Statistical Agencies and Information
This University of North Texas Libraries site provides links to many key resources containing statistics for countries around the world.
This United Nations database offers official and up-to-date information and statistics regarding the countries of the world. A search may be conducted in either a basic or an advanced mode.
United Nations Statistics Division
Gathers, processes, and provides access to global statistical information, including economics data, in addition to developing standards for statistical activities. Free access is available for much of the data. Some resources require a paid subscription. A search engine and annotations are also provided.
A listing of data sources available from the World Bank, covering
global issues such as finance, economics, education, and developing
countries. Some of the data can be searched by countries, indicators,
and time periods.
Michigan
Michigan County and County Subdivision Demographic Profiles - Michigan Census Office
Hosted by the Michigan eLibrary (Mel), these Michigan Census profiles of counties and county subdivisions are presented in a clickable state map format. Profiles focus on demographic, social, economic, and housing characteristics data.
Michigan: Population and Statistics
Hosted by the Michigan eLibrary (MEL), this site presents links to statistical information about the state of Michigan.
Transportation
North American Trade and Travel Trends
Statistics on travel from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Office of Airline Information (Bureau of Transportation Statistics)
United States
Community Information by Zip Code
Data on population, education, health, business, etc. by zip code. Official City Sites Provides links to official Web sites for cities all across the U.S. and a few other countries, including links to chambers of commerce.
Statistical Abstract of the United States
Statistics on social, political and economic conditions in the United States including top data links and state rankings, published by the US Census Bureau.
Print: HA 202 (Latest in Ref Desk Coll)
Statistical Handbook on the American Family
This handbook covers statistics for different races and ages while focusing on statistics concerning the family such as marriage, divorce, and childbirth. Print: HA 202 (Latest edition in Ref Desk Coll)
Western Michigan University
LB 3303 .A22 (Reference)
Facts about enrollment, students, faculty, the institution, comparisons with other institutions and more.