GOVERNMENT STATISTICS
Statistics from U.S. Federal, California, and Fresno-Area
Government Agencies, and International Governmental Organizations


This is a guide to some basic governmental statistical compilations for a variety of subjects.
  • Under each topic, you will first find a list of titles available in print &/or via the Web.
  • Next are a list of Web sites which have, or link to, substantial governmental statistical information on that topic.
  • If you don't find what you need on this guide, check the indexes, and ask for assistance at the Reference or Government Documents Department desks.

Multiple Topics

Major Publications
Statistical abstracts contain statistics on a variety of topics.
They also act as an index to statistical publications because they give the source of the statistics they report.
California Statistical Abstract.
2000-   online: select title and date from list.
Latest in Gov Reference, Calif   F 380 S8 and Reference Desk   HA 261 .C3
1958 on are in the folio (oversized) stacks

Statistical Abstract of the United States.
Latest in Gov Reference and Reference Desk   HA 202 .U5
1894 on are in the main stacks.

Historical Statistics of the United States from Colonial Times to 1970.
Gov Reference and Reference   HA 202 B87 1975

Statistical Yearbook. United Nations
Latest in Reference   HA 12.5 .U63
1948 on are in the folio (oversized) stacks.
Major Web Sites & Pages
Counting California
Browse a variety of statistical data by topic, geography, title or agency.

Fedstats
"The gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies."

Statistical Resources on the Web U Michigan's Documents Center

Government Statistics from GODORT's Frequently Used Sites Related to U.S. Federal Government Information
Specific Topics
 
Aging Education & Schools Literacy
Agriculture Elections & Voting Military
Business & Economics
    · Foreign Investment
    · Gov't Budgets & Finance
    · Internat'l Econ. Assistance
    · Price Indexes
Employment, Labor & Wages Natural Resources & Environment
    · Pesticides
Children & Youth Energy Population
Climate Health & Vital Statistics Social Indicators
Country Information Immigration Trade
Crime & Justice Income, Poverty, Social Services Transportation & Accidents

Aging
 
Major Publications

We the People: Aging in the United States. U.S. Census Bureau

Older Americans 2004: Key Indicators of Well-Being. Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics

Profile of Older Americans. U.S. Administration on Aging

An Aging World: 2001. International Population Reports. U.S. Census Bureau
Gov US C 3.186:P-95-01-1
Major Web Sites & Pages
Statistics and Demographics California Dept. On Aging

Age Data U.S. Census Bureau

Aging Activities U.S. National Center for Health Statistics

AgingStats.Gov Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics

Statistics on the Aging Population U.S. Administration on Aging
Agriculture
 
Major Publications

Fresno County Agricultural Crop and Livestock Report. Fresno County Dept. of Agriculture
Select title from list to view online report.
Fresno and other California county Crop and Livestock annual reports are in the Reference Filing Cabinets.

California Agricultural Statistics.
Gov Calif   A 609 C34, latest in Gov Reference

Agricultural Statistics.
HD 1751 .A43, latest in Reference
Gov US   A 1.47: year, latest in Gov Reference
also Gov CD-ROM, US   A 1.47/2:

2002 Census of Agriculture. 1997 and 1992 also available.
1997 is in Reference:   HD 1769 C46 1997. Check the Library catalog for earlier years.

FAO Production Yearbook.
f HD 1421 .F585, latest in Reference
Major Web Sites & Pages
Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner

CASS: California Agricultural Statistics Service
· CASS Publications

National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)

USDA Economics & Statistics System
Reports and datasets from the economics agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture covering U.S. and international agriculture and related topics.

FAOSTAT Agricultural Data Food & Agriculture Organization
Includes agriculture, land use, and population statistics.
Business & Economics
General   |   Foreign Investment   |   Government Budgets & Finance   |   International Economic Assistance   |   Price Indexes
 
General
Major Publications

California Economic Indicators.
Reviews recent economic developments. Statistics include employment, hours and earnings, trade, business, consumer price index, vacancy rates, home prices, production and construction.
Latest issues at the Periodicals desk, check the Library catalog for earlier issues

Economic Report of the Governor.
Select title from list for online version.
HC 107.C2 A27, latest in Reference

Economic Report of the President.
HC 106.5 .A272, latest in Reference

Economic Indicators [U.S.]. 1995- available online via GPO Access.
Latest issues at the Periodicals desk, check the Library catalog for earlier issues

Federal Reserve Bulletin.
Latest issues at the Periodicals desk, check the Library catalog for earlier issues

Survey of Current Business.
Latest issues at the Periodicals desk, check the Library catalog for earlier issues

County Business Patterns.
U.S. and California in Gov US   C 3.204/3-1 and .../3-6: , latest in Gov Reference
also Gov CD-ROM, US   C 3.204/4: >

World Economic Outlook. International Monetary Fund
Select current edition from Featured Titles list, click on Browse Titles for earlier editions.

International Financial Statistics Yearbook. International Monetary Fund
HG 3881 .I626, latest in Reference

National Accounts of OECD Countries
f HC 79 I5 N375, latest in Reference
Major Web Sites & Pages
California Dept of Finance

California's Economy California Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency

State of the Nation on STAT-USA
Subscription database: accessible from campus addresses.

U.S. Census Bureau
· State and County QuickFacts
· Census Economic Briefing Room (economic indicators)

Economic Statistics Briefing Room White House
The most current economic indicators available from a number of federal agencies.

Economy at a Glance U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Economic overviews of the U.S., regions, states, metropolitan areas, and industries.

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
U.S. national, regional and international accounts data, and an Overview of the U.S. Economy.

Research & Data Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Includes statistical releases and historical data.

Government Information by Type of Business Information Need Michael Oppenheim, UCLA
"Links to selected government agency Web sites (U.S. and California), topic-specific home pages, and to Web versions, most in full text, of government publications of highest value to business and economics research and information needs."
Foreign Investment
Major Publications

Foreign Direct Investment in California.
Select Publications, then select the title from the list.
Only the latest edition is available online

Foreign Direct Investment in the United States.
Gov US   C 59.20

Foreign Direct Investment in the United States: an Update.
Gov US   C 59.2 F76/6 update

U.S. Direct Investment Abroad.
Gov US   C 59.20/2:
Major Web Sites & Pages
International Economic Accounts U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Includes tables from Foreign Direct Investment in the United States and U.S. Direct Investment Abroad.
Government Budgets & Finance
(taxation, revenues, budgets)
Major Publications

[City of Fresno] Annual Budget.
HJ 9013 .F8 b, latest in Reference

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, City of Fresno.
f HJ 9013 .F7 b, latest in Reference

[Fresno] County Budget.
Only the latest edition is online.
f HJ 9012.C2 F72, latest in Reference

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, County of Fresno.
f HJ 9012.C2 F73, latest in Reference

Governor's Budget [California].
HJ 11 .C234, latest in Reference

Economic Report of the Governor [California].
Population, employment and unemployment, construction, prices, trade, and tourism.
From 2001- , only the Statistical Appendix is available.
HC 107 .C2 A27, latest in Reference

Taxable Sales in California.
Gov Calif   E 3050 T351 (annual) T 35 (quarterly)

California City and County Sales and Use Tax Rates.
Gov Calif   E2050 P3 no.71

Annual Report. California State Board of Equalization
Data includes total assessed property values by county, property taxes by county, sales and use taxes and permits.
Gov Calif   E 2050 R4

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. California State Controller
Select title from list of State Government Annual Financial Reports for online version.
Gov Calif   C 1050 R4c

California State Controller's Local Government Annual Financial Reports, including:
· Cities Annual Report.   HJ 9011 .C22, latest in Reference
· Counties Annual Report.   HJ 9012.C2 A25, latest in Reference

Budget of the United States Government.
f HJ 2051 .A59, latest in Reference

Economic Report of the President.
HC 106.5 A272, latest in Reference

Census of Governments.
Local, state, and federal government organization, employment, and finances.

Federal Aid to States.
Gov US   C 3.266:

Consolidated Federal Funds Report: State and County Areas.
"Presents data on federal government expenditures or obligations. Statistics cover grants to state and local governments, salaries and wages, procurement contracts, direct payments for individuals, and some other major programs. The report also includes government loans and insurance, as well as total direct spending for defense and nondefense functions."
Gov US   C 3.266/2:year
Gov CD-ROM, US   C 3.266/3:

National Income and Product Accounts of the United States.
Reference HC 110.I5 A3 1929-94
Major Web Sites & Pages
City of Fresno Finance Department

Fresno County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collecter

California Department of Finance

California Board of Equalization

California State Controller

Federal, State and Local Governments (including Schools) U.S. Census Bureau

Tax Statistics Statistics of Income Program, U.S. Internal Revenue Service
Includes the IRS Data Book and SOI Bulletins
International Economic Assistance
Major Publications

U.S. Overseas Loans and Grants and Assistance from International Organizations. ["The Greenbook"] U.S. Agency for International Development
Latest year only is online.
Gov microfiche, US   S 18.2/Ov2/

FY ... Congressional Presentation. U.S. Agency for International Development
Select title from the alphabetical list for online version.
Published annually in the hearings of the U.S. Congress, House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs. Ask at the Government Documents desk for the print version of these hearings.
Major Web Sites & Pages
U.S. Agency for International Development

Development Assistance Committee OECD
Price Indexes
Major Publications

CPI Detailed Report.
Gov   US L2.38/3:

Producer Price Indexes.
Gov US   L 2.61
Major Web Sites & Pages
California Consumer Price Index California Department of Industrial Relations
Select Consumer Price Index or scroll down the page.
Includes a CPI calculator and historic data from 1914 on.

Prices & Living Conditions U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Consumer Price Indexes, Producer Price Indexes, International Price Indexes, and the Consumer Expenditure Survey.
Children & Youth
 
Major Publications

America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being.
Gov US   PR 42.8:C43/

Trends in the Well-Being of America's Children and Youth.
Gov US   HE 1.63: , latest in Gov Reference

State of the World's Children. UNICEF
Select title and edition from list for online version.
Major Web Sites & Pages
California Dept of Social Services
Scroll down to Children's Programs for statistics on adoptions and child welfare services.

ChildStats.gov: Forum on Child and Family Statistics

Census Bureau's Statistics on Children

Foster Care and Adoption Statistics U.S. Children's Bureau

UNICEF Statistics United Nations Children's Fund
Climate
 
Major Publications

Climatological Data [state].
Current issues available only via the Internet
Subscription database: accessible from campus addresses.
California: Gov Reference, US   C 55.214/6:

Local Climatological Data.
Current issues available only via the Internet
Subscription database: accessible from campus addresses.
Gov Reference, US   C 55.287/8-5

Monthly Climatic Data for the World.
Current issues available only via the Internet
Subscription database: accessible from campus addresses.
Gov US   C 55.211:

Climates of the World.(1969, revised 1991)
Overview of principal climatic features of the continents, maps of worldwide temperatures and precipitation, and tables of average and extreme temperature and precipitation for around 800 stations.
Major Web Sites & Pages
NOAA's National Climatic Data Center
Some of these products require a password: campus addresses allow free access.

National Weather Services of [World Meteorological Organization] Members
Countries
 
Major Publications

[CIA] World Factbook.
Brief country profiles include some statistics on geography, people, government, economy, and the military.
Latest edition online
Reference G 122 .U56a

Background Notes. U.S. Dept of State
Contents includes brief overviews with statistics of the government and political conditions, geography, history, economy, and foreign relations.
Gov Reference, US   S 1.123:country

Statistical Yearbook. United Nations
f HA 12.5 .U63, latest in Reference

World Development Indicators. World Bank
Select title from list for online version.
HC 59.15 .W656, latest in Reference

World Development Report. World Bank
HC 59.7 .W659, latest in Reference

Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean.
HA 755 .A68, latest in Reference

OECD in Figures.
Click on the image of this publication, then either select extracts or download the entire edition in pdf.
Major Web Sites & Pages
International Programs Center U.S. Census Bureau

IMF Staff Country Reports International Monetary Fund
Select IMF Staff Country Reports from the drop-down Series menu.

OECD Statistics
Parts of some of these publications are available free online.

Development Data World Bank Group

Eurostat Statistical Office of the European Communities
Select EN for the English version of the website.

Institutions in the Area "Statistics" Governments on the WWW
Links to the statistical agencies of national governments.

Foreign Government Statistics Univ of Michigan Documents Center
Links to foreign government statistical agencies, and international and non-governmental organizations' statistical sites and publications.

InfoNation United Nations
View and compare statistical data for the member states of the United Nations.
Crime & Justice
 
Major Publications

Crime in California.
Select title from list for online version (most recent publications are listed first).
f KFC 70 C7, latest in Reference

California Criminal Justice Profile. Statewide and county profiles.
Select title from list for online version (most recent publications are listed first).
Gov Calif   J 250 C7rs (shelved alphabetically by county)
The latest profiles for California and Fresno County are in Gov Reference

Homicide in California.
Select title from list for online version (most recent publications are listed first).
Gov Calif   J 250 H62, latest in Gov Reference

Hate Crime in California.
Select title from list for online version (most recent publications are listed first).
Gov Calif   J 250 H37, latest in Gov Reference

California Prisoners and Parolees. Calif. Dept. of Corrections
Select title from list for online version.
HV 9475 .C2 C38, latest in Reference

Characteristics of Population in California State Prisons by Institution.
Select title and year from list for online version (listed as "Characteristics").
Gov Calif   C 1225 C5

Historical Trends, Institution and Parole Population.
Summary of inmate and parole population and characteristics over a 20-year period.
Select title and year from list for online version (listed as "Historical Trends")
Gov Calif   C 1225 M26 H57

Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics
f HV 6787 .S68, latest in Reference

Crime in the United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation
(Uniform Crime Reports for the United States.)
HV 6787 .A3, latest in Reference

Criminal Victimization U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics
Statistics from the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS).

Hate Crime Statistics. Federal Bureau of Investigation
Select title and year from list under Uniform Crime Reports for online version.
Gov US   J 1.14/2:C 86/17/

Survey of the Federal Death Penalty System. U.S. Dept of Justice

Compendium of Federal Justice Statistics.
An overview of case processing in the Federal criminal justice system.
Select title and year from alphabetical list for online version.
Gov US   J 29.20: , latest in Gov Reference

National Drug Control Strategy Annual Report.
Gov US   PrEx 26.1/2:
Major Web Sites & Pages
State Statistical Analysis Centers
State agencies that collect, analyze, and disseminate justice data.

California Criminal Justice Statistics Center
· Statistics
· Publications
· Frequently Requested Statistics (including gang arrests)

California Dept. of Corrections & Rehabilitation
· CDC Facts & Figures
· Reports & Research

Corrections Standards Authority
· Publications
· Facilities
      Statistical reports under Surveys includes average daily cost to house inmates.

Division of Juvenile Justice
· Facts, Stats and Trends
· Reports and Publications

U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics

Uniform Crime Reports U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation
Includes Crime in the United States, Hate Crime Statistics, and Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted.

Statistical Briefing Book U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office of Juv. Justice & Delinquency Prevention

Office of National Drug Control Policy

Crime & Safety Surveys National Center for Education Statistics

International Comparisons of Criminal Justice Statistics United Kingdom. Home Office

Analysis and Statistics United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime

International Crime Victim Surveys
Includes some full text publications and statistics.

Criminal Justice Statistical Resources World Criminal Justice Library Network
Links to individual country resources and internaional comparisons
Education & Schools
see also Literacy

Major Publications

Digest of Education Statistics. National Center for Education Statistics
L 11 .D48, latest in Reference

Condition of Education. National Center for Education Statistics
L 112 .N377a, latest in Reference

Indicators of School Crime and Safety. National Center for Education Statistics
Gov US   ED 1.102:C86/
Major Web Sites & Pages
Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment California State University, Fresno
Includes the Student Data Book, the Admission, Retention, and Graduation Rates report, and the Common Data Set.

California Dept. of Education
· Data & Statistics
· Finance & Grants

Educational & Demographic Profiles Calif. Postsecondary Education Commission

Chancellor's Office Data Mart Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges

CSU InfoCenter California State University
· Statistics & Analysis
· Quick Facts

University of California, Office of the President News Room
· UC Campus Fact Sheets
· Student/Workforce Data

National Center for Education Statistics
· Crime and Safety Surveys

Schools U.S. Census Bureau
Select from the titles under the topic "School".
Elections & Voting
 
Major Publications

Statement of Vote. Calif. Secretary of State
1996-present online
Gov Calif   S400 V6 and supplement, latest in Gov Reference

Report of Registration. Calif. Secretary of State
Gov Calif   S 400 R3a, latest in Gov Reference

Federal Elections. Federal Election Commission
Select from titles in the Other Publications section for online version.
Gov microfiche, US   Y 3.EL 2/3:16/

Voting and Registration in the Election of [date]. U.S. Census Bureau
Select title from list under Current Population Survey (CPS).
Gov US   C 3.186/3-2:

Financial Disclosure Reports of Members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Gov microfiche, US   Y1.1/7:Congress#-House Document#
Look up the title in the CIS Index (Gov Reference: ask at the service desk) to get the House Document number for the Congress of interest.

Congressional Districts of the United States: Summary Tape File 1D and 3D. Census of Population and Housing, 1990.
Population characteristics of congressional districts.
Searchable data for latest Congress is online, select from list.
Gov CD-ROM, US   C 3.282/5:Congress#
Major Web Sites & Pages
Calif. Secretary of State Elections Division

About Elections and Voting Federal Election Commission
Election results, voter registration and turnout, and campaign finance reports and data.

Voting and Registration U.S. Census Bureau
Employment, Labor, & Wages
 
Major Publications

Fresno Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) (Fresno and Madera Counties) "Immediate Release". [Monthly Labor Force Data]
Calif. Employment Development Dept, Labor Market Information Div.
Current release
Gov Calif   E 1950 L222 F88
Reports for other MSAs   Gov Calif   E 1950 L5222, filed alpha by MSA

California Labor Market Review
Select title form list. Only the latest edition is online.
Gov Calif  

California State University Salary Schedule.
Gov Reference, Calif   S 4086 S2

Employment, Hours and Earnings: United States, 1909-1994.
Reference HD 5723 .E47 1909-94
Updated by Bureau of Labor Statistics Bulletins: Gov US   L 2.3:

Employment, Hours and Earnings: States and Areas.
Reference HD 5723 .A26 1972-84
Updated by Bureau of Labor Statistics Bulletins: Gov US   L 2.3:

Employment and Earnings. (monthly)
Latest issues at the Periodicals desk, check the Library catalog for earlier issues

Monthly Labor Review.
Latest issues at the Periodicals desk, check the Library catalog for earlier issues

Compensation and Working Conditions. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Online Archives
Print issues 1996-2000, Gov US   L 2.44/4:

Report on the American Workforce. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Gov US   L 1.90/2:

Handbook of U.S. Labor Statistics.
"This publication...is an updated version of the popular 'Handbook of Labor Statistics' which was published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) until 1989".
Reference HD 8064 .H38 1997

Highlights of Women's Earnings in [year].
Select title and year from the alphabetical list for online version.
Gov US   L 2.71:928

Foreign Labor Trends.
Gov Reference, US   L 29.16:26 country

Yearbook of Labour Statistics.
f HD 4826 .I63, latest in Reference
Major Web Sites & Pages
Fresno County Economic Development Corporation

California Labor and Workforce Development Agency
· Labor Market Information Employment Development Department
· Statistics and Research Department of Industrial Relations
  Includes prevailing wage determinations, occupational injuries and illnesses.

Job and Salary Information California Department of Personnel Administration

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
· Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population Survey

Information on Federal Pay and Leave U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Compensation Admin.

Davis Bacon Wage Determination Database via GPO Access
The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor determines prevailing wage rates to be paid on federally funded or assisted construction projects.
Energy
 
Major Publications

Annual Energy Outlook. U.S. Energy Information Administration
Gov microfiche, US   E 3.1/4:
Major Web Sites & Pages
California Energy Commission

U.S. Energy Information Agency

International Energy Agency Statistics
Health and Vital Statistics (Births & Deaths)
 
Major Publications

Vital Statistics of California.
Gov Reference, Calif   H 1100 R4sv

Healthy California 2000. California Dept. of Health Services
Gov Calif   H 1150 H425

County Health Status Profiles. California Department of Health Services
Select title and year from list for online version.
Gov Calif   H 1150 C68

California State Health Profile. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Gov microfiche, US  HE 20.7043/5:year

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: MMWR
Gov US HE 20.7009:

Vital Statistics of the United States.
Annual reports that present detailed vital statistics data, including natality, mortality, marriage and divorce.
1890-1993 available online. 1994- only volume 1, Natality, is online.
f HA 203 .A22, latest in Reference

National Vital Statistics Reports (formerly Monthly Vital Statistics Report).
Gov microfiche, US   HE 20.6217:

Health United States.
f RA 407.3 U57a, latest in Reference

Healthy People 2000 Review.

Publications from the National Center for Health Statistics on CD-ROM.
Gov CD-ROM, US   HE 20.7042/7:

Occupational Injuries and Illness: Counts, Rates, and Characteristics.
In the Bureau of Labor Statistics Bulletin series
Gov US   L2.3/11:

Data Compendium. U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Gov microfiche, US   HE 22.551

World Health Report.

Weekly Epidemiological Record. World Health Organization
Major Web Sites & Pages
Statistical Resources California Department of Health Services

National Center for Health Statistics

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Gateway to Data and Statistics U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services

Research, Statistics, Data & Systems U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

WHO Statistical Information System: WHOSIS World Health Organization
Immigration
 
Major Publications

Statistical Yearbook of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Gov microfiche, US   J 21.2/10:

Triennial Comprehensive Report on Immigration.

Profile of the Foreign Born Population in the United States. U.S. Census Bureau.
Select title from list for online version.
Gov Reference, US   C 3.186:P23-195

The Foreign-Born Population in the U.S.

1990 Census of Population. The Foreign-Born Population in the United States.
Gov US   C 3.223/10:990 CP-3-1 and CD-ROM, US   C 3.286: CD 90 SSTF 01/994-2
Major Web Sites & Pages
Immigration Statistics U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Foreign-Born Population U.S. Census Bureau
Income, Poverty, & Social Services
 
Major Publications

Cal Statistics. Calif. Dept of Social Services
Select title from list.

Public Assistance Facts and Figures. Calif. Dept of Social Services
Select title from list.

CalWORKs Characteristics Survey. Calif. Dept of Social Services
Select title and time period from list to view online reports.
Gov Calif   S 7038 C34 T46, latest in Gov Reference

Food Stamps Characteristics Survey. Calif. Dept of Social Services
Gov Calif   S 7015 F66

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program: Annual Report to Congress.

Money Income in the United States.
Select title from list for online version.
Gov US   C3.186/2:

Poverty in the United States.
Select title from list for online version.
Gov US   C3.186/22:

A Profile of the Working Poor. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Select title and year from list for online version.
Gov US   L 2.71:no. 847, 847, 869, 896, 905, 914, 918, 936, 944, 947-

The Green Book: Background Material and Data on Major Programs within the Jurisdiction of the Committee on Ways and Means (Overview of Entitlement Programs).
"Program descriptions and historical data on a wide variety of social and economic topics, including Social Security, employment, earnings, welfare, child support, health insurance, the elderly, families with children, poverty and taxation."
Gov US   Y 4.W36:10-4

Annual Statistical Supplement to the Social Security Bulletin.
Select title and year from list for online version.
HD 7123 .S56 suppl., latest in Reference

Indicators of Welfare Dependence: Annual Report to Congress. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
Select title and year from list for online version.
Gov microfiche, US   HE 1.1/4:

Poverty Report. United Nations Development Programme
Major Web Sites & Pages
Research & Data Reports California Department of Social Services, Research & Development Division

Workforce Investment Act Social and Economic Data Tables California Employment Development Dept, Labor Market Information
Public assistance recipients, veterans, lower living income levels and poverty guidelines for counties.

Regional Accounts Data U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
State and local area personal income.

U.S. Census Bureau
· Income
· Poverty

Office of Policy, Social Security Administration

Poverty Guidelines, Research, and Measurement U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

Welfare Reform U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Admin. for Children and Families
Scoll down the screen to the Statistics section.

Poverty United Nations Development Programme
· Poverty: Indicators Statistics and Measurement
Literacy
see also Education & Schools

Major Publications

The Nation's Report Card: Reading 2005.
Gov US   ED 1.102:R22/4/998

A First Look at the Literacy of America's Adults in the 21st Century.

Literacy in the Labor Force: Results from the National Adult Literacy Survey. 1999.
Gov US   ED 1.302:L 71/9
Major Web Sites & Pages
National Assessment of Educational Progress "The Nation's Report Card"
Periodic assessments of fourth, eighth, and twelfth graders in reading, mathematics, science, writing, history, geography, the arts, and other fields.

National Assessment of Adult Literacy
· NAAL Catalog
Military
 
Major Publications

Defense Almanac. U.S. Dept. of Defense

Annual Report to the President and the Congress, ("Annual Defense Report"). U.S. Secretary of Defense
Gov US   D 1.1:

World Military Expenditures and Arms Transfers.
1996-1998
UA 17 .W67, latest in Reference
Major Web Sites & Pages
Work Force Publications Statistical Information Analysis Division, U.S. Department of Defense
Natural Resources & Environment
General   |   Pesticides
 
General
Major Publications

California Air Quality Data. California Air Resources Board
Gov Calif   A 1165 A4

Water Conditions in California. DWR Bulletin 120. California Dept. of Water Resources
Gov Calif   W 765 W3

Farmland Conversion Report. California Dept of Conservation, Div. of Land Resource Protection
Select title and year from table for the online version.
Gov Calif   C 808 .F3 C66

Water Resources Data: California. U.S. Geological Survey
Online version listed under the heading "Water Data Report (WDR)".
Gov US   I 19.53/2:CA

Minerals Yearbook. U.S. Geological Survey
TN 23.U612, latest in Reference
Major Web Sites & Pages
California Air Quality Data California Air Resources Board

Calif. Dept. of Fish & Game Statistics & Databases
Licenses and permits.

Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program Calif. Dept. of Conservation

California Land & Water Use Calif. Dept. of Water Resources

California Water Information Calif. Dept. of Water Resources

USGS Water Resources in California

Browse EPA Topics U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Environmental Indicators Initative U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

State of the Land U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service
"Data and analysis on land use, soil erosion, water quality, wetlands, and other issues regarding the conservation and use of natural resources."

USGS Minerals Statistics and Information

Endangered Species Program U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Pesticides
Major Publications

Pesticide Use Reports. California EPA, Dept. of Pesticide Regulation
Under Summaries of Pesticide Use Data (1989 to present), select year and then type of report.

Pesticide Data Program Summary of ... Data . USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service
Gov US   A 88.60:
Major Web Sites & Pages
Calif. EPA's Dept. of Pesticide Regulation

U.S. EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs
· Pesticide Industry Sales and Usage

USDA Economics & Statistics Section
Select Inputs, Technology and Weather.
Includes several reports on agricultural chemical usage.

NAWQA Pesticide National Synthesis Project U.S. Geological Survey
National assessment of pesticides in the streams, rivers, and ground water of the United States.
Population
 
Major Publications

Population Estimates. California Dept of Finance
Older reports are shelved in Gov Calif   F 423 R4s E...

Census 2000 for California: A Friendly Guide. 2002. California Research Bureau
Gov Calif   L 960 C45

San Joaquin Valley: Selected Statistics on Population, Economy, and Environment . 2002. California Research Bureau
Gov Reference, Calif   L 960 J52

County and City Data Book. U.S. Census Bureau
f HA 202 .A36, latest in Reference

State and Metropolitan Area Data Book. U.S. Census Bureau
HA 202 .S84, latest in Reference

1990 Census of Population and Census of Population and Housing. U.S. Census Bureau
Gov US   C 3.223....   Some volumes for California and the U.S. in Gov Reference.
Ask at the Maps/Gov service desk for 1990 Census CD-ROMs.

Population of States and Counties of the U.S. 1790-1990. U.S. Census Bureau
Gov Reference, US   C 3.2 P81/26

Population Profile of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau
Select title and year from list for online version.
Gov US   C 3.186/8:, latest in Gov Reference

World Population Profile. U.S. Census Bureau
Select title from list for online version.
Gov US   C 3.205/3:WP- , latest in Gov Reference

Demographic Yearbook. United Nations
f HA 17 .D45, latest in Reference
Major Web Sites & Pages
Regional Data Center. Council of Fresno County Governments

Calif. Dept. of Finance's Demographic Research Unit
Estimates and projections for cities and counties; county race/ethnic, births, enrollment, and legal immigration reports; historical (1850- ) city and county reports.

Demography White House Social Statistics Briefing Room

U.S. Census Bureau
· State and County QuickFacts
· American FactFinder
· Selected Historical Census Data

1990 Census of Population and Housing: User Guide and Tutorial

United States Historical Census Data Browser
"The data presented here describe the people and the economy of the U.S. for each state and county from 1790 to 1970."

Demographics and Statistics U. Colorado at Boulder's Guide to U.S. Government Information

United Nations Population Information Network (POPIN)
Social Indicators
 
Major Publications

Health Insurance Coverage. U.S. Census Bureau.
Select title and year from list for online version.
Gov US   C 3.186-P-60 no. 190, 195, 199, 202, 208-

National Vital Statistics Reports. National Center for Health Statistics
Total numbers and rates of marriages and divorces at the national and State levels.
Gov microfiche, US   HE 20.6217:

Marital Status and Living Arrangements. U.S. Census Bureau.
Gov US   C 3.186/6:

Computer Use in the United States. U.S. Census Bureau.
Gov US   C 3.186: P-20/

Human Development Report. U.N. Development Programme
f HD 4904.7 .H86, latest in Reference
Major Web Sites & Pages
U.S. Census Bureau
· Subjects A-Z
· People

Social Indicators United Nations Statistics Division
Trade
 
Major Publications

U.S. Foreign Trade Highlights. U.S. International Trade Administration
Gov US   C 61.28/2:

The Year in Trade. U.S. International Trade Commission
Gov US   ITC 1.24:

International Trade Statistics Yearbook. United Nations
f HF 91 .U473, latest in Reference

Direction of Trade Statistics Yearbook. International Monetary Fund
Reference f HF 91 .I65, latest in Reference
Major Web Sites & Pages
Globus & NTDB on STAT-USA
Subscription database: accessible from campus addresses.

Trade Statistics U.S. International Trade Administration

Foreign Trade Statistics U.S. Census Bureau

Interactive Tariff and Trade DataWeb U.S. International Trade Commission

Trade Statistics World Trade Organization
Transportation/Accidents
 
Major Publications

Fresno Regional Traffic Monitoring Report 1991-2000. Council of Fresno County Governments

Travel and Related Factors in California.
Gov Calif   T 1075 T82a, latest in Gov Reference

Annual Report of Fatal and Injury Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions. California Highway Patrol
Select title and year for online version. Online version called Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) report
Gov Calif   H 325 S8

National Transportation Statistics.
Gov US   TD 12.1/2:     latest on Reference, most earlier editions on microfiche

Traffic Safety Facts. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Select year from the Traffic Safety Facts Annual Reports pull-down menu.
Gov US   TD 8.27:

State Traffic Safety Information. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Gov US   TD 8.62:
Major Web Sites & Pages
Transportation Plans & Studies Council of Fresno County Governments

California Office of Traffic Safety: Statistics

U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics

National Center for Statistics and Analysis National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Indexes to Statistics & Agencies
 
Major Publications

Statistical Reference Index (SRI).
Gov Reference
Indexes U.S. statistics from state agencies, research institutes, and private organizations

American Statistics Index (ASI).
Gov Reference
The main index to statistical resources published by the U.S. federal government, ASI indexes statistical compendia (like Agricultural Statistics: mainly statistics, little text), as well as articles and books published by the federal government that contain statistical data.
Major Web Sites & Pages
INFOMINE: Government Information
Search for keywords and "statistics" e.g., child abuse and statistics.

Government Web Sites
Links to lists of U.S. federal Web sites, California state agency & local government Web sites, and lists of Web sites for other states, foreign governments, and international governmental organizations.

This web page is a joint project of:
Carol Doyle, Head, Government Documents & Maps, California State University, Fresno;
Janet Martorana, California Government Collection Manager, UC Santa Barbara;
Sherry DeDecker, U.S. Documents Collection Manager and Head, Government Information Center, UC Santa Barbara;
Cynthia Jahns, Head, Map Library, UC Santa Cruz.
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