Government Information Subject Guide

Statistical Sources

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Bureau of Labor Statistics

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.

Bureau of Transportation Statistics

This site, by the U.S. Department of Transportation, contains a wealth of statistical data on all aspects of travel within, and to and from, the United States. It is organized by Mode (aviation, maritime, highway, rail, etc.) and by Subject (safety, freight transport, passenger travel, etc.). If you are interested in getting a snapshot of all kinds of travel in the U.S., this is the site for you!

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.

FedStats

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.

InfoNation

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.

National Agricultural Statistics Service

National Center for Education Statistics

Searchable site that includes statistics on all aspects of education in the United States.

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.

Stat-USA

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

Statistical Agencies and Information

This University of North Texas site provides links to both US (federal, state, local) and foreign statistical sources.

Census Bureau 

U.S. government census data grouped into categories such as people, business, geography, and others. Data files are available as well as prepared tables.

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.

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