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Data and Statistics

a guide to finding data and/or statistics of interest to students and scholars engaged in all kinds of research.

Current

Statistical Abstract of the United States
this is a key source of and starting point for US government statistics, including census data; also available in print at HA 202 U58 Ref Desk Collection
Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
gateway to national, international, regional, and industry accounts
American Factfinder
interface to US Census Bureau data
USDA Ag Data Commons
Access to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Open Research Data.

Microdata

Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research: Data resources for the future since 1962 This link opens in a new window
ICPSR advances and expands social and behavioral research, acting as a global leader in data stewardship and providing rich data resources and responsive educational opportunities for present and future generations.

IPUMS Health Surveys
The Integrated Health Interview Series (IHIS) is a harmonized set of data and documentation based on material originally included in the public use files of the U.S. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS).

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NHIS is the principal source of information on the health of the U.S. population, covering such topics as general health status, the distribution of acute and chronic illness, functional limitation, access to and use of medical services, and insurance coverage.
IPUMS USA
Integrated Public Use Microdata Series : census microdata for social and economic research

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IPUMS-USA is a project dedicated to collecting and distributing United States census data. Its goals are to:

Collect and preserve data and documentation
Harmonize data
Disseminate the data absolutely free!
American National Election Studies
Why does America vote as it does on Election Day?

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The American National Election Studies (ANES) produces high quality data on voting, public opinion, and political participation to serve the research needs of social scientists, teachers, students, policy makers and journalists who want to better understand the theoretical and empirical foundations of national election outcomes

Historical

Statistical Abstract Series
Historical statistics of the United States : earliest times to the present
Killam Reference HA 202 H57 2006
earlier editions of this are available to be borrowed in the gov docs collection on the second floor: 2US C 3.134/2 H62