Research Guides: Speech & Debate: Statistical Sources

Statistical Sources

Data.gov
The purpose of Data.gov is to increase public access to high value, machine readable datasets generated by the Executive Branch of the United States federal government. Data.gov includes a searchable data catalog that includes access to data in two ways: through the "raw" data catalog and using tools. Please note that by accessing datasets or tools offered on Data.gov, you agree to the Data Policy, which you should read before accessing any dataset or tool.

Rand State Stats This link opens in a new window
RAND State Statistics is an expansive source of valuable social science data covering all 50 U.S. states. Subject areas include population and demographics; health and health care; business and economics; crime, prisons, and courts; labor force, employment and earnings; energy; environment, resources, and weather; K-12 education; higher education; income, expenditure, wealth and poverty; social insurance and human services; transportation and travel; and federal, state, and local government.
Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
Social Explorer is an online research tool designed to provide quick and easy access to historical census data and demographic information. It creates fast, intuitive, and appealing maps and reports to help users visually analyze and understand demography and social change throughout history.
Statista This link opens in a new window
Statista is the leading statistics company on the Internet. Statista aggregates data on a professional level from different institutes and sources. There are over 80,000 topics from more than 22,500 different sources available. Each statistic can be downloaded in different formats so that they can be integrated into the document (Graphic PNG file, PowerPoint file, PDF file and Excel chart). Each statistic has a citation and the source document for each statistic is presented as well.

United Nations World Statistics Pocketbook 2020
The World Statistics Pocketbook is an annual compilation of key economic, social and environmental indicators, presented in one-page profiles and selected from the wealth of international statistical information compiled regularly by the Statistics Division and the Population Division of the United Nations, the statistical services of the United Nations specialized agencies and other international organizations and institutions.
U.S. Census
Primary online interface for viewing US Census data, including population, housing, economic, geographic, and governmental data.
World Bank Data and Statistics
Includes demographic and statistical data from countries around the world on topics ranging from agriculture to urban development.
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