Listed at the right are prominent government and civic organization statistical sites-- the United States Census being the most granular (down to the census tract level) for data on any number of social issues .
Beyond the government sites listed, simply doing a google search on your topic and including the strings "by state" , "by county", or "by country" will frequently return useful results.
There are many reliable datasets that contain data on public opinion, behavior etc. While the RSC libraries may not subscribe to these datasets, more often than not the tables from the datasets can be obtained through Interlibrary Loan.
To obtain the tables, click here to fill out an Interlibrary Loan Request. Include relevant information such as the URL of the where you found the data and the title of data report or table.
Beyond the government sites listed, simply doing a google search on your topic and including the strings "by state" , "by county", or "by country" will frequently return useful results.
There are many reliable datasets that contain data on public opinion, behavior etc. While the RSC libraries may not subscribe to these datasets, more often than not the tables from the datasets can be obtained through Interlibrary Loan.
To obtain the tables, click here to fill out an Interlibrary Loan Request. Include relevant information such as the URL of the where you found the data and the title of data report or table.
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Bureau of Justice Statistics
BJS maintain statistics in the areas of law enforcement, prosecution, courts and sentencing, corrections (including capital punishment), and expenditure and employment.
BJS maintain statistics in the areas of law enforcement, prosecution, courts and sentencing, corrections (including capital punishment), and expenditure and employment.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
The BLS is a governmental statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the American public, the U.S. Congress, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, business, and labor representatives. The BLS also serves as a statistical resource to the United States Department of Labor, and conducts research into how much families need to earn to be able to enjoy a decent standard of living.
The BLS is a governmental statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the American public, the U.S. Congress, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, business, and labor representatives. The BLS also serves as a statistical resource to the United States Department of Labor, and conducts research into how much families need to earn to be able to enjoy a decent standard of living.
ILOSTAT: International Labour Organization Statistical Data
ILOSTAT has a wealth of information on labour statistics, from free access to almost 100 million data points to extensive statistical guidance. Below are tips on getting started with finding data and statistical resources.
ILOSTAT has a wealth of information on labour statistics, from free access to almost 100 million data points to extensive statistical guidance. Below are tips on getting started with finding data and statistical resources.
NCES: National Center for Education Statistics
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S. and other nations. NCES is located within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences. NCES 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.
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S. and other nations. NCES is located within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences. NCES 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.
New York State Statistics
Data and reports from The Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, which is a public policy think tank founded in 1981 that conducts cutting-edge research and analysis to inform lasting solutions to the problems facing New York State and the nation.
Data and reports from The Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, which is a public policy think tank founded in 1981 that conducts cutting-edge research and analysis to inform lasting solutions to the problems facing New York State and the nation.
Tax Stats
Provides a wide range of tables, articles, and data that describe and measure elements of the U.S. tax system.
Provides a wide range of tables, articles, and data that describe and measure elements of the U.S. tax system.
Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR)
Statistical crime reports and publications, detailing specific offenses and outlining national and local trends in crime.
Statistical crime reports and publications, detailing specific offenses and outlining national and local trends in crime.
United States Census
Bureau of Cenus data finding tool data.census .gov replaces America Fact Finder.
Use this site to locate census tract numbers for specific neighborhoods. Nsg 402 & 408, start here! Click on these links in sequence to get to census tract data:
Bureau of Cenus data finding tool data.census .gov replaces America Fact Finder.
Use this site to locate census tract numbers for specific neighborhoods. Nsg 402 & 408, start here! Click on these links in sequence to get to census tract data:
- Advanced Search below Search Box.
- Geographies under Browse Filters.
- Tract