American Social Data Resources
American Social Data Resources
Statistical
Information Sources
"Links to Potential Story Data" is the official name of this page,
but it is actually a wonderful collection of links to sources of data on
a wide variety of subjects. Well-organized and easy to understand.
Trends in the
Well-Being of American Youth
Lots of graphs and charts displaying data related to changes in
forces affecting youth and the American family. Covers several years, in
most cases.
Track and Field
Statistics
and Athletics Statistics
This page contains links to World Wide
Web pages and other information concerning the statistics of the sport of
Athletics (also known, in the United States, as Track and Field).
U.S. Statistical Abstract
The official U.S. Government source for data or statistics on the
American people and their government.
Economic
Statistics Briefing Room
The purpose of this service is to provide easy access to current
Federal economic indicators, produced, maintained and updated by the
statistical units of those agencies.
Social
Statistics Briefing Room
The purpose of this service is to provide easy access to current
Federal social statistics. It provides links to information produced,
maintained and updated by the statistical units of those agencies.
Drug & Alcohol
Abuse Statistics
Statistics related to alcohol, including deaths caused by alcohol.
Monitoring
the Future Study, 1975 - 1996
The 1996 survey on drug abuse and related attitudes of America's
adolescents is the 22nd in an annual series that began
in 1975.
The Condition of
Education 1996
Offers many graphs and charts displaying data related to education in
the U.S.
Data and Surveys:
National Center for
Educational Statistics
The National Center for Education Statistics fulfills a Congressional
mandate to collect, collate, analyze, and report complete statistics on
the condition of American education; conduct and publish reports; and
review and report on education activities internationally.
Population
Profile of the United States From the U.S. Census Bureau: Covers a
wide range of sample survey and census data on demographic, social, and
economic trends for the Nation as a whole. The report includes data
collected from 1990 to 1994 and reflects the most recent information
available on each topic in early 1995.
California Facts 1996
Facts about the social, political, and economic life of California
are presented in text with explanatory charts and graphics. Click on your
area of interest for additional information.
Campus Statistics for U.C. Berkeley
A wide range of statistical data is available related to the
University of California.
Selective Data Access
This database of information about various consumer items allows you
to select and compare data on a wide variety of costs and figures for
American workers and consumers.
American
Demographics Magazine
The magazine that reports on statistics, trends and data about the
American people. A wonderful information source, which allows searching
of its past issues.
The
Digest of Data on Persons with Disabilities 1992
A wealth of statistical data and information about persons with
disabilities in the United States.
The U.S. Census Bureau
The federal agency that surveys and keeps track of a lot of
information on America and its people. There is an incredible amount of
ststistical information available here!
Bureau of Labor
Statistics
Lots of information about the United States, with respect to labor
issues, with recent economic data included.
Most Requested Data From
The Bureau of Labot Statistics
Find out data for labor related topics over a series of months and
years. Allows you to select the data and years desired, and then returns
the data in a list.
The Gallup Organization
One of the most famous companies that survey the American people for
opinions and other information.
POPClock Projection
Current population estimate for the U.S. Changes on a minute by
minute basis.