Tips for Using this Guide
This guide links to many statistics sources and is arranged by topics alphabetically. Use the alphabet at left to look for topics.
Some of the general sources listed below may also help, as well as statistics pages of subject guides. Statista (linked below) is easy to use and includes statistics on all subjects.
Look for Stats by Topic
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Statista This link opens in a new windowSearch for statistics, demographics, opinions, data series and studies on many topics and industries. Useful for all subject areas.
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Historical Statistics of the United States This link opens in a new windowSearch for and download historical statistics on the U.S.
Subjects: History, Population, Economy, Government
Info type: statistics, data series
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Our World in DataOpen access site with thousands of charts drawn from research sources. Site is affiliated with the University of Oxford.
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USA FactsThis site pulls together numbers and trends in government spending and results for local, state, and federal government.
Old-Fashioned, but Effective!
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ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States
Call Number: REF HA 202 .S85 2022This print reference book at the library includes over 1,400 tables from hundreds of sources. These statistics come from many sources not just from the federal government.
Tip: The original source is provided for each table. Visiting the web site for that source can lead to more recent or more detailed statistics.
See Also
These links lead to Research Guide pages where Subject Librarians have listed useful sources for a topic area.
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Education Stats- for stats on education, students, teachers, & school districts
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Finance Statistics- includes stock stats, treasury bond stats, ...
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Health Administration - StatsHealthcare related statistics.
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Human Resources & Organizational BehaviorLabor & wage related statistics.
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Industry ResearchStatistics by industry.
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International BusinessMore country information and international statistics.
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Michigan EconomyStatistics on Michigan's economic condition.
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Social Science Statistical Methods & Data Sources- for Business, Education, & the Social Sciences