RCC Library Research Guide
Statistics
Finding Census and Demographic Data
Basic Sources
- CQ’s State Fact Finder 2006 Reference--HA214 .H68 2006
- Demographics USA 2005 : County Edition. Reference--HF5415.1 .D46 2005
- Demographics USA 2005 : Zip Edition. Reference--HF5415.3 .D463 2005
- Historical statistics of the United States Reference HA202 .B87
- Statistical Abstract of the United States : the National Data Book.
Reference--HA202 .S797 and online at http://www.census.gov/statab/www/
- Virginia Statistical Abstract. Reference--HA681 .V57
- The World Almanac and Book of Facts. Reference--AY67.N5 W7
Databases
- Statistical Universe (VIVA) indexes statistics from the U.S. federal government, international intergovernmental organizations, private organizations, and state governments. This database does not include the actual statistics -- it only tells you where to find them (some links to the full text of statistics are provided, however). Feel free to ask a librarian or library assistant for help.
- Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage (RCC only)
A comprehensive database of financial information, covering corporate research, competitive analysis, investment information, and industry analysis.
Books with Statistics
To find book-length statistical publications, perform a multi field search in the online catalog. Search for the subject term "statistics" and word(s) describing your topic
Internet Sources
- Fedstats
Provides easy access to the full range of statistics and information produced by 70 agencies in the United States federal government for public use.
- NationMaster
Provides 335 statistical data sets for various countries of the world and features the most frequently requested stats on the home page. Also allows users to create their own graphs comparing nations.
- State and County Quickfacts
From the U.S. Census Bureau, provides people, geography, and business facts by state and county.
- Census Data for the United States, 1790-1860
From 1790-1830, most of the data is population breakdowns by age, sex, and free status (free or slave). After 1830, additional data is available, such as occupation, education, mortality, and property.
- City County Data Book
Demographic data by county and city in the U.S.
- CountryReports.org
Provides up-to-date information on population, geography, economy, history, and politics. The site also presents a lively array of extras, such as audio clips of national anthems and links to current weather reports.
- Cooper Center of Virginia Provides the latest data for the state of Virginia, including population estimates used by the legislature for funding localities.
- EDGAR
A database of corporate filings submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Kids Count Data Book Online National as well as state-by-state profiles, graphs showing state indicators over time, maps based on KIDS COUNT data, and state rankings. You can even download data that you can manipulate yourself. This publication and website are just part of the Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS COUNT Initiative.
- Population of the 100 largest cities ..., 1790-1990
U.S. cities only.
- Social Sciences Briefing Room
Statistics and charts on crime, demographics, education, and health in the U.S.
- Standard & Poor's Market Insight
Provides financial information and analysis for companies, industries, and national economies.
- State and Metropolitan Area Data Book
- U.S. Census Bureau
The U.S. Census Bureau's recently updated national, state and county population estimates.
- World Population Estimates and Projections
Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
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