University of Louisville Libraries

Statistics

Population, housing, economic, and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

County and City Extra (Bernan)
Ekstrom Library Ref. Desk HA 203 .C68

Statistical Information by County, city, metropolitan area, congressional district and state. Areas covered include: population, housing, health care, business, crime, and income.

Current Index to Statistics

Indexes publications in statistics and related fields. (American Statistical Association and the Institute of Mathematical Statistics)

Data on the Net (University of California, San Diego)

"Search or browse our listing of 361 Internet sites of numeric Social Science statistical data, data catalogs, data libraries, social science gateways, addresses and more."

Demographic Yearbook (Dept. of Economic and Social Affairs, Statistical Office, United Nations)
Ekstrom Library Ref. Desk HA 17 .D45

"...basic statistics on population trends, natality, mortality, nuptiality and divorce..."

Europa World Yearbook (Europa Publications)
Ekstrom Library Ref. Desk JN 1 .E85

Contains statistical survey tables for all countries of the world in two volumes.

FedStats (U.S. Government)

Gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies.

Historical Statistics of the United States: Colonial Times to 1970, Part 1-2
Ekstrom Library Ref. Desk HA 202 .B7 1976

"Provides a compendium of more than 12,500 statistical time series, largely annual, on American social, political, and economic development, covering periods from 1610 to 1970. Intended to supplement the annual: Statistical Abstract of the United States" (U.S. Census Bureau)

Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR)

The world's largest repository of computer-readable research data for the social sciences and related fields. Requires registration and then the requested dataset can be downloaded. Datasets can be processed with SAS, SPSS, or Stata.

Kentucky Deskbook of Economic Statistics (Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development)

"..compilation of the most recent statistics on the social and economic conditions in the state of Kentucky."

Kentucky Kids Count (Annie E. Casey Foundation, on Kentucky State Data Center Web)

"Kentucky KIDS COUNT is a unique consortium of researchers and children's activists who have significant expertise in the aggregation, interpretation, and use of data to impact public policy. The Consortium's work includes producing a series of reports on children and families to publicize the needs of children, influence budget and programs decisions, and monitor state and local performance for children. "

Kentucky State Data Center and Kentucky Population Center

The Center provides "training and technical assistance in accessing and using Census data for research, administration, planning, and decision making by the government, the business community, university researchers, and other interested data users."

Kentucky Stats (Kentucky Virtual Library)

Provides "a collection of links to web-based sources of statistical information about Kentucky from local, state, federal and non-governmental sources."

Kids Count (Annie E. Casey Foundation)

"Kids Count is a project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, is a national and state-by-state effort to track the status of children in the U.S. By providing policymakers and citizens with benchmarks of child well-being, KIDS COUNT seeks to enrich local, state, and national discussions concerning ways to secure better futures for all children."

Latest Federal Government Statistics (White House)

Easy access to current Federal economic indicators and social statistics.

State & County QuickFacts (U.S. Census Bureau)

"Quick, easy access to facts about people, business, and geography."

Statistical Abstract of the United States (U.S. Census Bureau)
Ekstrom Library Ref. Desk HA 202 .A1

"The National Data Book contains a collection of statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States. Selected international data are also included. The Abstract is also your Guide to Sources of other data from the Census Bureau, other Federal agencies, and private organizations."

Statistical Abstract of the World (Gale)
Ekstrom Library Ref. Desk HA 155 .S7 1994

Data on 185 countries.

Statistical Sources (Gale)
Ekstrom Library Ref. Z 7551 .S84

A subject guide to data on industrial, financial, and other topics for the United States and internationally."

Statistical Universe

Contains statistical data produced by the U.S. government; important international intergovernmental organizations; professional and trade organizations, business organizations, commercial publishers, independent research organizations, state government agencies, and universities. (Lexis-Nexis)

Statistical Yearbook (Department of Economic and Social Information and Policy Analysis, Statistical Division, United Nations)
Ekstrom Library Ref. Desk HA 12.5 .U63

"This annual compilation of statistics for over 200 countries and areas of the world is organized in four parts: world and region summary; population and social statistics; economic activity; and international economic relations."

STAT-USA

Provides access to financial and economic statistics through State of the Nation, Global Business Opportunities, National Trade Data Bank, and The International Trade Library. (US Dept of Commerce)

TableBase

Provides "...tabular data on companies, industries, products and demographics." 90% full-text. Maximum number of simultaneous users: 6. (RDS, Gale)

World Factbook

Provides geographical and political information by country.