Library Guides: AAS 2540: African American Studies: Finding Data & Stats

Statistics

Fedstats
"A gateway to statistics from over 100 federal agencies. Makes it easy to find numbers collected by the federal government "without having to know in advance which agency produces them."
U.S. Census Bureau
Social, demographic, and economic information (included statistics) that you can utilize. The FactFinder is super helpful for populations estimates for the future and general statistics.
Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates
The latest state level estimates of poverty from the US Census Bureau.
The Urban Institute
gathers data, conducts research, evaluates programs, offers technical assistance overseas, and educates Americans on social and economic issues — to foster sound public policy and effective government.
EconData
Links to over 500 socioeconomic data sources, including governmental sources.

ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States Online Edition
The Statistical Abstract of the United States is a comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Use the Abstract as a convenient volume for statistical reference, and as a guide to sources of more information both in print and on the Web.
Statista
Statista is an excellent source of business, economic, political, social, and historical statistics. It is a great place to simply search for your topic to find loads of relevant and useful statistics.

Bureau of Justice Statistics
Statistics about crimes and victims, criminal offenders, and the justice system.
National Criminal Justice Service
Statistics about crimes and victims, criminal offenders, and the justice system.
Statistical Briefing Book: Office of Juvenile Justice