LibGuides: State Policy Resources: Statistics/Data

Pennsylvania

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
Statistics from the U. S. government and its 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 This link opens in a new window
Carnegie Mellon users only.
ICPSR This link opens in a new window
Data archive of more than 500,000 files of research in the social sciences.
ProQuest Statistical Insight This link opens in a new window
Thousands of statistical publications on all topics. Recent data is available here; earlier data is on microfiche in Hunt Library. Database Guide
Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
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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