CMU LibGuides: State Policy Resources: Statistics/Data

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Statistical Abstract
HUNT REF-1 HA607 .P4
1958-1987
Continued by Pennsylvania Abstract
1992-present
Issues for <1998-> accompanied by CD-ROM disc
Pennsylvania-State and County Quick Facts from the Census Bureau
Pennsylvania State Data Center (PaSDC)
Statistics from the Pennsylvania State Data Center (PaSDC). Hosted by Penn State, the PaSDC is the Commonwealth’s official source of population and socio-economic statistics.

Below are some common statistical resources. If you can't find the statistics you need, don't hesitate to ask for help.

American Fact Finder
Book of the States
Hunt Stacks-2 JK2403 .B6 (current year in reference)
1945-present (incomplete)
FedStats
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.
Follow the Money: State Overviews
Historical Census Browser
1790-1960
Examine state and county topics over time and for individual census years.

Historical Statistics of the United States
Carnegie Mellon users only.
ICPSR
Data archive of more than 500,000 files of research in the social sciences.
ProQuest Statistical Insight
Thousands of statistical publications on all topics. Recent data is available here; earlier data is on microfiche in Hunt Library. Database Guide
Social Explorer
Online research tool designed to provide quick and easy access to current and historical census data and demographic information. The easy-to-use web interface lets users create maps and reports to better illustrate, analyze and understand demography and social change.

Statistical Abstract of the United States
Published since 1878, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.
United States Census Bureau
Search or browse a variety of census publications and data.

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