Sources of statistics are arranged by topic. The abstract will provide unique geographical and format (i.e. map, opinion etc.) information.
Lock Up, U.S.A.: This detailed graphic, reprinted with permission from American History magazine (October, 2009), presents extensive research on prison populations in the United States and how the U.S. compares with other countries. Includes data on who goes to prison, what happens to released prisoners and how much incarceration costs. Research by Lorraine Moffa and datagraphic by Nigel Holmes. Best read by printing out a color copy.
Sources for above graphic: Bureau of Justice Statistics; National Association of State Budget Officers, "State Expenditure Report;" One in 100: Behind Bars in America 2008 by the Pew Center on the States; Peter Wagner, The Prison Policy Initiative; Urban Institute; International comparisons: World Population List(8th Edition) by Roy Walmsley, published by the International Center for Prison Studies, Kings's College, London.
Bureau of Justice Statistics by the U.S. Department of Justice. The federal data provides numbers on crimes, victim figures and social issues.
FedStats by Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy. Links to statistics and information produced by 70+ agencies of the federal government.
Justice Bureau Statistics Publications by the U.S. Department of Justice. Many links to Bureau of Justice provides federal information sources, including federal crime statistical reports.
L.A. City/County Statistics and Facts by CSU, Northridge Library. An exhaustive list of links to federal, state, Los Angeles City and Los Angeles County crime data.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service is a federally funded resource for statistics on justice and substance abuse.
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics by various Federal agencies dealing with criminal activities. Note the data tables are in .pdf and at the bottom of the page. The data is several years old.
Statistical Abstract of the United States contains summaries of most federal statistics taken by agencies. The data is in .pdf that includes tables, maps and graphs.
American Factfinder by the U.S. Department of Census gives popular tables and maps for the United States, States, Counties, Cities, Towns and American Indian reservations. There is a powerpoint demoon how to use the American Factfinder.
American Community Survey by the U.S. Department of Census. The changing of census data from decennial to annual has been started here.
California Statistical Abstract contains state demographic data gathered by the various state agencies.
California Department of Finance provides California demographic data used in state planning and budgeting.
Community Information by Zip Codeweb page by California State University, Northridge Library. Provides links to federal or state demographics by zip code searching.
CSU Fullerton Library's Links to the Census 2000. This leads to data based on the federal and state demographics from the 2000 Census.
FedStatsby Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy. Links to statistics and information produced by 70+ agencies of the federal government.
L.A. City/County Statistics and Factsby CSU, Northridge. An exhaustive list of links to federal, state, Los Angeles City and Los Angeles County demographics and economic data.
Mapping Census 2000: the geography of U.S. diversity by the U.S. Department of Census. These are .pdf maps of ethnicity from the 2000 Census data.
Minority Links by the U.S. Census Bureau. This is the latest federal data on racial and ethnic populations in the United States. Ethnic groups included are Black/African; Hispanic/Latino; Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaska Native.
Melting Pot Suburbsby William H. Frey of the Brookings Institute. A study done on the 2000 Census on diversity in the suburbs, including Long Beach area.
Metropolitan Racial & Ethnic Change by Lewis Mumford Center for Comparative Urban and Regional Research. Sortable data tables based on the 2000 Census by ethnic group, city, occupation, school, or home owners.
Population Profile of the United States by the Department of Census. National and state trends and projections on population with graphs, charts and maps.
Population Reference Bureau provides global data and research about Reproductive Health and Fertility; Children and Families; Population and the Environment; and Population Futures—Aging, Inequality and Poverty, Migration and Urbanization, and Gender.
State Health Facts by Kaiser Family Foundation. Statistics from each of the 50 states to help in developing policy. Data could be bar graphs, tables or color-coded maps.
Statistical Abstract of the United Statescontains summaries of most federal statistics taken by agencies. The data is in .pdf that includes tables, maps and graphs.
Statistical Resources on the Web: Demographics and Housing by University of Michigan provides an extensive annotated list of sites for demographics, employment, occupation, race, school districts, homeless, housing, maps, marital status or wealth to name a few. Note some sites are only available to University of Michigan students and most are related to U.S. Census materials.
U.S. Census Bureau is the collector of population data in the United States.
California Department of Finance provides California data used in state planning and budgeting.
California Statistical Abstractsis a compilation of data on economics, social and physical aspects of California. Data is available in both excel and .pdf format.
FedStatsby Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy. Links to statistics and information produced by 70+ agencies of the federal government.
L.A. City/County Statistics and Factsby CSU, Northridge Library. Scroll down to see the city, county, and regional statistic.
Population Profile of the United States by the Department of Census. Federal and state trends on household economics, including income and poverty.
Poverty and Welfare Statistics by CSU, Fullerton Library. Links to federal statistics in welfare, poverty, social security, and income levels.
Rand California is a limited to CSULB users. These statistics from the state are available in time series and can be manipulated into charts or data sets.
State and Local Government Statistical Resources on the Web by University of Michigan provides annotated links to many state financial or budget data. Note some sites are only available to University of Michigan students.
State Health Facts by Kaiser Family Foundation. Statistics from each of the 50 states to help in developing policy. Data could be bar graphs, tables or color-coded maps.
Statistical Abstract of the United Statescontains summaries of most federal statistics taken by agencies. The data is in .pdf that includes tables, maps and graphs for economy and budgetary data.
U.S. Census Bureau is the collector of population and economic data in the United States.
Community Information by Zip Codeweb page by CSU, Northridge Library. Provides links to federal or state statistics by zip code searching.
Education Statistics by CSU, Long Beach Library. Provides links to federal and state statistics on all educational levels.
FedStatsby Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy. Links to statistics and information produced by 70+ agencies of the federal government.
L.A. City/County Statistics and Factsby CSU, Northridge Library. Links to the city and county education statistics.
National Center for Education Statistics by Department of Education. Provides table of contents to the major educational statistical publications or quickfacts on figures related to education in the United States.
Population Profile of the United Statesby the Department of Census. Federal and state trends in enrollment, educational attainment and school financing. Reports are in .pdf files.
Rand California is a limited to CSULB database. These statistics from the state are available in time series and can be manipulated into charts or data sets.
Statistical Abstract of the United States contains summaries of most federal statistics taken by an agencies on education.
American Community Survey by the U.S. Department of Census. The changing of census data from decennial to annual has been started here.
CSU Fullerton Library's Links to the Census 2000. This leads to data based on the federal and state demographics from the 2000 Census.
Demographics related to Race and Hispanic Origin by University of Colorado Libraries. Links to federal data, mainly from the Census, on race.
FedStatsby Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy. Links to statistics and information produced by 70+ agencies of the federal government.
Mapping Census 2000: the geography of U.S. diversity by the U.S. Department of Census. These are .pdf maps of ethnicity from the 2000 Census data.
Melting Pot Suburbsby William H. Frey of the Brookings Institute. A study done on the 2000 Census on diversity in the suburbs, including Long Beach area.
Metropolitan Racial & Ethnic Change by Lewis Mumford Center for Comparative Urban and Regional Research. Sortable data tables based on the 2000 Census by ethnic group, city, occupation, school, or home owners.
Minority Links by the U.S. Census Bureau. This is the latest federal data on racial and ethnic populations in the United States. Ethnic groups included are Black/African; Hispanic/Latino; Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaska Native.
Population Profile of the United States by the Department of Census. Federal and state trends and projections data on diversity populations.
Rand California is a limited to CSULB database. These statistics from the state are available in time series and can be manipulated into charts or data sets. Race & Ethnicity data is can be limited to age group and compared to federal data.
State Health Facts by Kaiser Family Foundation. Statistics from each of the 50 states including minority health.
Statistical Abstract of the United States contains summaries of most federal statistics taken by an agencies on populations.
U.S. Census Bureau is the collector of population data in the United States.
AmeriStat by the Population Reference Bureau and Social Science Data Analysis Network. Provides summaries in graphics and text based the U.S. Census. The information is on children, fertility, foreign-born, marriage and family and older populations.
Childtrends Databankby Childtrends. Provides national trends and research on over 80 key indicators on children and their well-being. Note the data tends to come from the government but is analysis by this nonpartisan organization. It is searchable by subgroup (indicators) like child, family or community characteristics; age or alphabetically.
CSU Fullerton Library's Links to the Census 2000. This leads to data based on the federal and state demographics from the 2000 Census.
DPSS Statistical Data. Statistics in .pdf form by the California Department of Public Social Services. Unique are the social services caseload reports.
FedStatsby Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy. Links to statistics and information produced by 70+ agencies of the federal government.
Kids Count by the Annie E. Casey Foundation provides tables and indicators on the well-being of children in the United States.
Marriage and Cohabitation in the United States: A Statistical Portrait This report describes the marital and cohabiting relationships of men and women aged 15–44, based on data from the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) conducted in 2002.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service is a federally funded resource for statistics on justice and substance abuse of juvenile offenders.
National Survey of America's Families is done by the Urban Institute. Provides a look at the well-being of children and non-elderly adults, (emphasis on persons in low-income families) and reveals differences among 13 states, including California. A user's guide is available.
National Survey of Family Growth gathers information on family life, marriage and divorce, pregnancy, infertility, use of contraception, and men's and women's health.Population Profile of the United States by the Department of Census. National and state trends on households and families, marital status and living arrangements, child care arrangements and child support.
Poverty and Welfare Statistics by CSU, Fullerton Library. Links to federal and state statistics on welfare, poverty, and income levels.
Public Assistance Facts and Figuresare monthly .pdf data files on California's public assistance.
Rand California is a limited to CSULB database. These statistics from the state are available in time series and can be manipulated into charts or data sets.
Research Forum Statistics by National Center for Children has research projects that include statistical data on family and children.
Statistical Abstract of the United States contains summaries of most federal statistics taken by an agencies on populations.
Statistical Resources on the Web: Demographics and Housing by University of Michigan provides an extensive annotated list of sites for demographics, employment, occupation, race, school districts, homeless, housing, maps, marital status or wealth to name a few. Note some sites are only available to University of Michigan students and most are related to U.S. Census materials.
Welfare Reform by Urban Institute. Provides facts and figures on welfare policy. Data has reports with graphs and tables.
California Statistical Abstractsis a compilation of statistics on health and medicine in California. Data is available in both excel and .pdf format.
Local Health Statistics Onlineweb page by CSU, Northridge Library. Provides links to Los Angeles city and county statistics on health.
FedStatsby Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy. Links to statistics and information produced by 70+ agencies of the federal government.
Health Statistics by Boston College Library. A guide to health statistical links. Sites are international and national on various health issues like substance abuse, health care and health care insurance.
Local Health Statisticsby CSU, Northridge Library. A collection of health statistical sources for Los Angeles City and County.
National Survey of America's Families is done by the Urban Institute. Provides a look at the well-being of children and non-elderly adults, (emphasis on persons in low-income families) and reveals differences among 13 states, including California. A user's guide is available.
Rand California is a limited to CSULB database. These statistics from the state are available in time series and can be manipulated into charts or data sets.
Statistical Abstract of the United Statescontains summaries of most federal statistics taken by an agencies on health and nutrition. The data is .pdf of graphs, maps and tables.
For the People and the Press by PEW Research Center. This contains telephone survey data.
Gallup Poll is a monthly magazine only in paper. The questions are asked by the Gallup Group. The Gallup Organization releases some graphs of data at their website.
Lexis Nexis Academic is a limited to CSULB database. This has a section on polls and surveys from the Roper Group. This is under reference area and the data is only in text form.
Louis Harris Public Opinion Datais a collection of questions asked from various public opinion polls. Questions are searchable by keywords.
NORC: National Organization for Research at the University of Chicago. Reports contain polling information on various subjects.
Polling Report is an independent, nonpartisan resource on trends in American public opinion. Many items are done via news services and the data is shown graphically or textually.
Bureau of Justice Statistics by the U.S. Department of Justice. The federal data provides numbers on drugs and substance abuse treatment programs and juvenile offenders.
California Department of Social Services Reports.This provides reports and data collected for California CalWorks, children programs and food stamps.
California Statistical Abstractsis a compilation of statistics on health and welfare in California. Data is available in both excel and .pdf format.
CSU Fullerton Library's Links to the Census 2000. This leads to data based on the federal and state homeless from the 2000 Census.
DPSS Statistical Data. Statistics in .pdf form by the California Department of Public Social Services. Unique are the social services caseload reports.
FedStatsby Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy. Links to statistics and information produced by 70+ agencies of the federal government.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service is a federally funded resource for statistics on justice and substance abuse of juvenile offenders.
National Survey of America's Families is done by the Urban Institute. Provides a look at the well-being of children and non-elderly adults, (emphasis on persons in low-income families) and reveals differences among 13 states, including California. A user's guide is available.
Population Reference Bureau provides global data and research about Reproductive Health and Fertility; Children and Families; Population and the Environment; and Population Futures—Aging, Inequality and Poverty, Migration and Urbanization, and Gender.
Poverty and Welfare Statistics by CSU, Fullerton Library. Links to federal and state statistics on welfare, poverty, and income levels.
Public Assistance Facts and Figuresare monthly .pdf data files on California's public assistance.
Rand California is a limited to CSULB database. These statistics from the state are available in time series and can be manipulated into charts or data sets. Under California's Health and Socioeconomic Statistics are food stamps and welfare.
Research Forum by National Center for Children has research projects that contain statistics or have data available by topic.
Statistical Abstract of the United Statescontains summaries of most federal statistics taken by an agencies on social insurance and wealth. The data is .pdf of graphs, maps and tables.
Welfare Reform by Urban Institute. Provides facts and figures on welfare policy. Data has reports with graphs and tables.
Other Web listings of Statistical Sources
CSU Humboldt Library has a page of social work related statistics.
Kingston University (London) Library has listing of British statistical sources.
Lousiana State Univesity Library has a page of statistics for social workers.
University of Arizona Library has a page of social work facts.
University of Colorado, Boulder Library has a page of non-census demographic sources.
University of Maryland Library has a page of social work statistics.
University of Michigan Library has a page of statistical sources on the web for sociology.
