Research Resources: Class Guides

FedStats: Links to statistical data from over 100 federal agencies.
American Factfinder: Access to the latest population, housing, and economic data from the U. S. Census Bureau.
Historical Statistics of the United States: Millennial Edition 5 vols.: Ref. HA 202 .H57 2006
Datapedia of the United States, 4th Edition: Ref. HA 202 .K87 2007
Statistical Abstract of the United States: The National Data Book: Ref. HA 202 .U8 2011 (latest edition at the Reference Desk)
U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census
2012 edition is online. 1907 - 2010 volumes are in the general book stacks
Vital Statistics of the United States: Ref. HA 203 .A22 (located on the Periodicals Room balcony)
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service
Published in 3 volumes: Natality, Mortality, Marriage & Divorce; also online
Statistical Insight: Covers the statistical publications of the U.S. Government and private organizations.

County And City Data Book 2007: Ref. HA 202 .A36 2007
U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census
County And City Data Book Extra: Ref. HA 203 .C68 2008
U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census
State And Metropolitan Area Data Book 2010: Ref. HA 202 .A38 2010
U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census; also online
State Rankings 2008: Ref. HA 203 .S83 2008
Pennsylvania Abstract 2010: Ref. HA 607 .P4 2010
Pennsylvania State Data Center

Online Publications: Links to Census publications on numerous topics: population, business, economics, trade, transportation, etc.
2010 Census: Links to the Census 2010 data releases. More reports are forthcoming.
2000 Census: Links to all major Census 2000 data releases.
2000 Census Of Population And Housing (in print): U.S. Docs. Census Collection
C 3.223/18:2000....
U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census
- Summary Population and Housing Characteristics - all 50 states
- Summary Social, Economic, and Housing Characteristics - selected states only
1990 Census: Links to all major 1990 Census data releases.
American Community Survey: This annual survey replaces the long form of the decennial census.
The Who, What, and Where of America: Understanding the American Community Survey: Ref. HA 201.122 .W48 2010

Survey of Current Business: Ref. HC 101 .A13 monthly
U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis; also online
Business Statistics of the United States: Business Statistics of the United States, 15th Edition
Ref. HC 101 .A13122 2010
Bureau of Economic Analysis, US Commerce Dept.: Current information on the United States economy.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Labor Dept.: Links to recent and historic data on consumer price indexes, employment, productivity, etc.
Economic Indicators: Ref. HC 101 .A186 monthly
U.S. Congress, Joint Economic Committee; also online
Economic Report of the President: Ref. HC 106.5 .A47 - annual
The President¹s Council of Economic Advisors; also online
Budget of the U. S. Government: Ref. HJ 2051 .A2 - annual
Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget; also online

Vital Statistics on American Politics: Basic statistical information on American government and politics, this resource can serve as a fundamental reference tool for those who wish to stay informed about numerous aspects of American politics. You can view and search across all of our CQ resources here.
Vital Statistics on the Presidency: George Washington to George W. Bush: Ref. Balcony JK 518 .R34 2009
United States Presidential Primary Elections, 1968-1996: A Handbook of Election Statistics: Ref. Balcony JK 522 .C66 2000
America at the Polls: A Handbook of American Presidential Election Statistics 2 volumes: 1920-1956; 1960-2000: Ref. Balcony JK 524 .A73 1994
Vital Statistics on Congress: Ref. Balcony JK 1041 .V58 2008
Directory of Congressional Voting Scores and Interest Group Ratings 2 vols.: Ref. Balcony JK 1051 .S555 2000
America Votes: Ref. Balcony JK 1967 .A8 published every 2 years, starting in 1956
American National Election Studies Data Sourcebook, 1952-1986: Ref. Balcony JK 1967 .M54 1989

American Social Attitudes Data Sourcebook, 1947-1978: Ref. HN 65 .A6819 1980
The Gallup Poll: Public Opinion: Ref. HN 90 .P8G3
volumes from 1935 to the present
Statistical Handbook of Women In America, 2nd Ed.: Ref. HQ 1420 .T34 1996
Crime in the United States: Uniform Crime Reports: U.S. Dept. of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation; 1995-present
Digest of Education Statistics: Ref. L 11 .D54 2009
U.S. Dept. of Education; also online
Health: United States: Sci. Ref. RA 407.3 .U57 2009 (Martin Library of the Sciences)
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, National Center for Health Statistics; also online

Last updated: 11/9/11 tk, contact Tom Karel for assistance, 291-3845