Guides: Reference: Statistics

Statistics and Data

ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new window
The Statistical Abstract of the United States had been published annually by the Federal Government since 1878. It is now published by ProQuest. It is a comprehensive collection of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States.
Historical Statistics of the United States This link opens in a new window
Millennial Edition - updated and expanded online version with data updated to the1990's+ (additional 30 years worth and triple the number of data series than its predecessor).
ProQuest Statistical Insight This link opens in a new window
Formerly Lexis Nexis Statistical Universe, it searches statistical publications and tables by keywords, subjects, and categories. Find a Table searches full text. Find a Publication searches summaries of statistical publications, some with links to full-text. If full text isn't available, check LibrarySearch or google the publication name. See the Quick Start Guide for getting started. Also see Statistical Abstract (under related subscriptions dropdown menu).
Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
Easy access to demographic information about the United States, from 1790 to present. Premium edition features over 15,000 interactive data maps and reports from the U.S. census and other sources.

UN Data
Search major UN statistical databases and those of several international organizations for a wide range of data, including socioeconomic, health, environmental, and more. Most data is annual. See the UN Monthly Bulletin of Statistics for updates and monthly data for some statistics.

Cost of Living Calculator (Bankrate.com)
Compare costs & salary differences between 2 cities.
Cost of Living Calculator (CNN Money)
Compare costs & salary differences between 2 cities.

Statistics by Topic A-Z Guide
For statistics on a wide range of topics in all fields arranged A-Z (crime, demographics, children, labor, etc.) this Middlebury Libraries Statistics Guide has links to both national and international resources.
Economic Data & Statistics Guide
The main economic statistics databases can be found on this separate Middlebury library guide. Start here if you need our top statistical databases with a variety of variables or specialized resources arranged by broad category.
Data Resources (from Berkeley Economics Guide)
Part of an Economics subject guide by James Church at Berkeley Library. Includes link to many free resources on the internet, as well as subscription databases. Midd does not have access to all the subscription databases. If asked for a login, check midcat or our databases list to see if we have access and if in doubt, use the ask a librarian form.