Research Guides: Statistics: Finding & Using Statistics: Topics D-E

Demographics - United States

data.census.gov
A source for population, economic, housing, and geographic information and data about the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Island areas. Includes information about income, education, insurance, employment, housing, poverty, veterans, and much more. Replaces American FactFinder

Census.gov This link opens in a new window
Website of the U.S. Census Bureau. Comprehensive data on the United States summarized and analyzed.

Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (IPUMS)
Census microdata for social and economic research: 1850-2000.
National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS)
The NHGIS provides, free of charge, aggregate census data and GIS-compatible boundary files for the United States between 1790 and 2000.

SRDS This link opens in a new window
A search engine for media opportunities and marketing information, that offers rates and contact data for national and/or international magazines, digital media, newspapers, television, radio, direct marketing, and out-of-home businesses; as well as demographic and lifestyle information for counties and metropolitan areas in the U.S.(through Claritas 360).
Social Explorer Professional This link opens in a new window
Create and save demographic maps and reports down to the U.S. neighborhood and street level using U.S. census data, the American Community Survey, and the Religious Congregations and Membership Study. Visually analyze and understand demography and social change throughout U.S. history. Also useful in developing an understanding of the census data is an e-book on the history of the census, Measuring America : the decennial censuses from 1790 to 2000.Tip: Start with the maps and tables.

Population Reference Bureau
Population, health, and the environment data worldwide.

Economic Indicators (US Census Bureau)
Published monthly by the Council of Economic Advisors for the Joint Economic Committee, provides economic information on GDP, income, employment, production, business activity, prices, money, credit, security markets, Federal finance, and international statistics.
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Promotes a better understanding of the U.S. economy by providing the most timely, relevant, and accurate economic accounts data in an objective and cost-effective manner.
International Monetary Fund: World Economic Outlook Reports
Biannual economic and financial survey compiled by the International Monetary Fund.
UN Economic Commisssion for Europe (UNECE): Links to Official Statistical Organizations
Lists of and links to statistical agencies around the world created by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Note the link to statistical database which focuses on Europe and North America.
American Bankruptcy Institute - Statistics from Epiq Systems

FRASER This link opens in a new window
An open archive of economic statistical publications and data, including an image library of economic statistical publications and the data extracted from those publications. Each data point is linked to its source publication. Use in connection with data contained in FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) and ALFRED (Archival Federal Reserve Data). The ability to retrieve series presented in preliminary, revised, and final releases provides a powerful tool in recreating and evaluating previous economic research and policy. Research Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) This link opens in a new window
The Condition of Education, Digest of Education Statistics, Data & Tools and Fast Facts from the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Digest of Education Statistics
Compilation of statistical information covering the broad field of American education from prekindergarten through graduate school. From the NCES.
UNICEF Data
United Nations Children's Fund provides statistics relating to children worldwide.

U.S. News & World Report Education Rankings
U.S. News ranks more than 1,400 colleges each year by area, discipline and programs. This links to the freely accessible information. Buy a subscription to get into the 'locked' areas online.
Colorado Department of Education
Fact Sheets on the many hot topics around Colorado’s education system.
Institute of International Education: Open Doors
Includes data on foreign students studying in the United States and U.S. students studying abroad. Information included are enrollment numbers, place of origin of international students, source of funds for international students, visa status, sex, and major fields of specialization.
National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES)
Statistical data on the U.S. science and engineering enterprise provided by NSF.
The Piton Foundation: Data Initiative
The Piton Foundation's Data Initiative provides state-of-the-art digital information tools and easy-to-access neighborhood-level data for context to key Colorado community issues.

FactCheck.org
From the Annenberg Public Policy Center. The site creators examine recent statements by politicians or political organizations from any political party, and print the claim, test its truthfulness, and cite their sources.
Federal Election Commission: Campaign Finance Reports and Data
Financial disclosure information on campaign expenses filed by House and Presidential campaigns, Parties and Political Action Committees, and Political Party Committees.
Election Statistics: 1920 to Present
Since 1920, the Clerk of the House has collected and published the official vote counts for federal elections from the official sources among the various states and territories.
Office of Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives: Roll Call Votes
Legislation and Roll Call Votes. Tally results for bills presented in the U.S. Congress.

U.S. Energy Information Administration Reports
Provides statistics from the U.S. Department of Energy including petroleum, nuclear, alternative energy and more
IEA (International Energy Agency)
The IEA focuses on energy security, economic development, environmental awareness, and engagement worldwide, and works to promote reliable, affordable and clean energy for its 29 member countries.
Department of Energy (DOE) Data Explorer
Scientific research data - such as computer simulations, numeric data files, figures and plots, interactive maps, multimedia, and scientific images - generated in the course of DOE-sponsored research by discipline.

U.N. Statistics Division: Environment
World environmental data from the United Nations.

Colorado Health and Environmental Data
Provides interactive access to data on Colorado Health Indicators, Colorado's Winnable Battles, Environmental Public Health Tracking and the CDPHE Data Request System of the Colorado Health Information Datasets (CoHID). Data is included on topics such as access to healthy food, birth and death rates and causes, and skin cancer.
Envirofacts
Offers environmental information from EPA databases on air, chemicals, hazardous waste, Superfund, toxic releases, and water permits as well as facility information and risk management plans.