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Statistics Databases

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A large, user-friendly statistics portal with a global scope. Find infographics, in-depth dossiers and reports, and Powerpoint slides, along with original source details.

Statistical Atlas of the United States
An independent website offering data from the US Census Bureau, specifically from the 2010 census, and from the 2012-2016 American Community Survey.
Explore Census Data
The official census statistics search site from the United States Census Bureau. Replaces American Fact-finder.

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A mapping and data visualization application that lets users create interactive maps, charts, and reports. It includes demographics (population, age, race, income, employment, education, etc.), housing, consumer spending, and detailed business profiles. Users also have access to Claritas PRIZM consumer lifestyle data.

To save your work in SimplyAnalytics, create an account. You may use as a guest but none of your project work will be saved. Limited to 10 simultaneous users.
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Comprehensive research reports on consumer markets and products in U.S., related demographic data and analysis, and articles on trends in global consumer markets.

Statistics & Data Online

United States Census
Summary tables focusing on age, sex, households, families, and occupied housing units; general demographic profiles; and redistricting data for state legislature redistricting and congressional apportionment. The American Factfinder is a good place to start.
CensusScope
Easy-to-use tool for investigating U.S. demographic trends. Includes charts, maps, and ranking for national, state, metro, and county data from the 2000, 1990, and 1980 censuses (and sometimes earlier). Browsable from many data entry points.
Statistical Abstracts of the United States
Includes statistics for various aspects of American people, business and more.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Excellent source of statistics about industries, employment, earnings, consumer spending, and related topics.
State, County and City Quick Facts
The QuickFacts data access tool provides users with easy access to basic population, business, and geography statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with more than 5,000 people.
Explore Census Data
Searchable by geography including states, counties, and metropolitan areas with regard to population demographics, income, employment and more.
Federal Agency Data Services
Links to data from U.S. federal government agencies, including: Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau Of Justice Statistics, U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service, U.S. Energy Information Administration, United States Environmental Protection Agency, International Trade Administration, National Agricultural Statistics Service, National Center for Health Statistics, National Crime Victimization Survey, The Census Bureau
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program