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Government Publications Guide

United States - Statistical Sources

The United States federal government collects and analyzes data. Use the sources on this page for data on various topics.

FedStats  Provides access to statistics and information produced by more than 100 U.S. government agencies. Searchable through an A-Z subject index, keyword searching of agency web sites linked to Fedstats, as well as direct links to agency contacts, news releases, and other navigational and organizational aids. Includes links to statistics and links to statistical agencies.

Bureau of Economic Analysis Produced by the U.S. Department of Commerce, this site provides economic accounts data.

Bureau of Labor Statistics  Produced by the U.S. Department of Labor, this site offers relevant data on current social and economic issues.

Statistical Abstract of the United States Most years from 1878 - 2012 DBW Quick Ref, DBW govt HA 214.A2S73 2006 and  Online

Historical Statistics of the United States. Colonial Times to 1970  DBW govt HA 202.B87 1975

American Statistics Index  1970/73 - 2012  DBW govt HA 214.A2A44. Guide to statistical publications of the U.S. federal government. Detailed subject indexing leads to accompanying microfiche set, DBW govt mfiche US7 CI A57.

State and Metropolitan Area Data Book  1979 - 1997/98 DBW govt HA 214.A2S83; 2006 Online

County and City Data Book 1949 - 2000 DBW govt HA 214.G6C68 2000 Online

The World Factbook 1985 - 1998, 2001 DBW govt HA 155.T69N38 and Online