Heinz College: 90-714 Policy and Politics in American Political Institutions: Data and Statistics

FedStats provides links to more than 100 statistical agencies of the United States government. The content and web interfaces are maintained by the individual agencies.

The Census Bureau site is the primary source for Census 2000 data. Much of the data can be manipulated online and the results downloaded. In addition, the Census Bureau provides population estimates and projections, economic statistics, government finance data, and much more.

Thousands of statistical publications on all topics. Recent data is available at the link above; earlier data is on microfiche in Hunt Library.

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