Government Statistics

CHILDREN & YOUTH

Major Publications

America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being. US Govt Pub PR 42.8: C 43/

Trends in the Well-Being of America's Children and Youth. US Govt Pub HE 1.63:

Select an edition of this title from the list for online version.

State of the World's Children. UNICEF HQ 792.2 S73

Select title and edition from list for online version.

Major Websites

California Department of Social Services

Scroll down to Children's Programs

ChildStats.gov: Forum on Child and Family Statistics

Census Bureau's Statistics on Children

Child Welfare Statistics U.S. Children's Bureau

UNICEF Statistics United Nations Children's Fund

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CLIMATE

Major Publications

Climatological Data [state]. US Govt Pub C 55.214/xx: ("xx" varies by state/local area)

Current issues available only via the Internet

Subscription database: Federal Depository Libraries and educational institutions have free access.

Local Climatological Data. US Govt Pub C 55.287/xx:("xx" varies by state/local area)

Current issues available only via the Internet

Subscription database: Federal Depository Libraries and educational institutions have free access.

Monthly Climatic Data for the World. US Govt Pub C 55.211:

Climates of the World.

Major Websites

NOAA's National Climatic Data Center Products

Some of these products require a subscription: Federal Depository Libraries and educational institutions have free access.

National Weather Services of [World Meteorological Organization] Members

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COUNTRY INFORMATION

Major Publications

CIA World Factbook. Ref US Govt Pub PrEx 3.15:

Background Notes. U.S. Dept of State US Govt Pub S 1.123:

Statistical Yearbook. United Nations Ref Desk HA 12.5 U5

World Development Indicators. World Bank Ref HC 59.15 W656 and on CD-ROM

Available for purchase.

World Development Report. Ref HC 59.7 W659

African Statistical Yearbook. United Nations Black Studies Ref HA 1955 U5

Eurostat Yearbook. Statistical Office of the European Communities Ref HA1107 .E89

Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific. United Nations Ref HA 1665 S73

Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean. United Nations Ref HA 755 A58

OECD in Figures.

Major Websites

International Programs Center U.S. Census Bureau

IMF Staff Country Reports International Monetary Fund

Select IMF Staff Country Reports from the drop-down 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

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.

International Governmental Organizations

Alphabetical list of IGO websites. Statistics may be found under such headings as: news, publications, and statistics.

InfoNation United Nations

View and compare statistical data for the Member States of the United Nations.

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CRIME & JUSTICE

Major Publications

Crime in California. Govt Pub Calif J 250 C75

Select title from list for online version (most recent publications are listed first).

California Criminal Justice Profile. Govt Pub Calif J 250 C7rs XX ('XX' varies by county)

Select title from list for online version (most recent publications are listed first).

Homicide in California. Govt Pub Calif J 250 H62

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Hate Crime in California. Govt Pub Calif J 250 H37

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California Prisoners and Parolees. Calif. Dept. of Corrections Govt Pub Calif C1225 M26 P6

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Characteristics of Population in California State Prisons by Institution. California Dept. of Corrections Govt Pub Calif C 1225 .M26 P665

Select title and year from list for online version (listed as "Characteristics of Inmate Population).

Historical Trends Institution and Parole Population California Dept. of Corrections Govt Pub Calif C 1225 M26 H57

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").

Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics [U.S.] U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics Ref US Govt Pub J 29.9/6:

Crime in the United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation Ref US Govt Pub J 1.14/7:

(Uniform Crime Reports for the United States.)

Hate Crime Statistics Federal Bureau of Investigation US Govt Pub J 1.14/2: C 86/17/

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

Capital Punishment U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics

Select title and year from list for online version.

Compendium of Federal Criminal Justice Statistics.

An overview of case processing in the Federal criminal justice system.

Select title and year from list for online version.

National Drug Control Strategy Annual Report US Govt Pub PrEx 26.1/2:.

Major Websites

California Criminal Justice Statistics Center

Statistics

Publications

California Dept. of Corrections

CDC Facts & Figures

Capital Punishment

California Board of Corrections: Publications

California Youth Authority Facts, Stats and Trends

U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics

Juvenile Population Characteristics U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention

National Criminal Justice Reference Service

Uniform Crime Reports U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation

Also on this page: Crime in the United States, Hate Crime Statistics, and Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted.

Office of National Drug Control Policy

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EDUCATION & SCHOOLS

Major Publications

California Safe Schools Assessment. Govt Pub Calif E 200 S 411

Digest of Education Statistics. National Center for Education Statistics Ref US Govt Pub ED 1.326:

Condition of Education. National Center for Education Statistics Ref US Govt Pub ED 1.109:

Indicators of School Crime and Safety. National Center for Education Statistics US Govt Pub ED 1.102: C 86/

Select title from list for online version. The most recent reports are listed first.

Gang Problems and Gang Programs in a National Sample of Schools. Gottfredson Associates, Inc., 2001

Major Websites

Data & Statistics California Dept. of Education

Finance & Grants California Dept. of Education

Reports, Factsheets & Updates Calif. Postsecondary Education Commission

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

CSU Quick Facts California State University

Quick Facts University of California, Office of the President

National Center for Education Statistics

Products about "Safety in Schools"

Schools U.S. Census Bureau

Select from the titles under the topic "School".

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ELECTIONS & VOTING

Major Publications

Statement of Vote. Calif. Secretary of State Govt Pub Calif S 400 V6

Statement of Votes Cast... Santa Barbara. County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors Govt Pub Local JK 8792 S738

Reports of Registration. Calif. Secretary of State Govt Pub Calif S 400 R3a

Federal Elections. Federal Election Commission Govt Pub US Y 3.EL 2/3:16/ (some years in microform)

Select from title in Recent Election Results section for online version.

Voting and Registration in the Election of [date]. U.S. Census Bureau Govt Pub US C 3.186/3-2:

Select title form list under Current Population Survey (CPS).

Financial Disclosure Reports of Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. (By Congress and House Document number; print location varies; inquire at Government Information Center)

108th Congressional District Summary Files Census of Population and Housing, 2000. also on CD-ROM

Population characteristics of congressional districts.

Major Websites

Calif. Secretary of State

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

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EMPLOYMENT, LABOR, & WAGES

Major Publications

Projections and Planning Information [by county] Calif. Employment Development Dept. Govt Pub Calif E 1950 P7 xx ('xx' varies by county)

Only parts of the PPI are available online.

California State University Salary Schedule

Employment, Hours and Earnings: United States, 1909-1994 Govt Pub US L 2.3: 2445

Employment, Hours and Earnings: States and AreasGovt Pub US L 2.3:xxxx ('xxxx' varies; see librarian)

Employment and Earnings (monthly) Ref H 1 U 57

Monthly Labor Review U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Ref H 1 M 57

Compensation and Working Conditions. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Govt Pub US L 2.44/4:

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

Handbook of U.S. Labor Statistics Ref HD 8051 .H36

"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".

Highlights of Women's Earnings in .... Govt Pub US L 2.71:943

Select title and year from alphabetical list

Foreign Labor Trends Govt Pub US L 29.16: xx/ ('xx' varies by country)

Yearbook of Labour Statistics Ref HD 4826 I5

Major Websites

Labor Market Information California Employment Development Department

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, Compensations Administration

Davis Bacon Wage Determination Database

Prevailing wage rates for construction-related occupations in most counties in the United States.

Subscription database: Federal Depository Libraries have free access.

Service Contract Act Wage Determination Database

These wage determinations that set the minimum wage on federally funded service contracts.

Subscription database: Federal Depository Libraries have free access.

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ENERGY

Major Publications

Annual Energy Outlook U.S. Energy Information Administration Ref US Govt Pub E 3.1/4: (some issues in microform)

Energy Balances of OECD Countries Ref HD 9502 A1 O74a

Energy Balances of non-OECD Countries Ref HD 9502 D44 E532

Major Websites

California Energy Commission

U.S. Energy Information Agency

International Energy Agency Statistics

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HEALTH & VITAL STATISTICS (Births & Deaths)

Major Publications

Vital Statistics of California. Ref Govt Pub Calif H 900 R4sv

County Health Status Profiles. California Department of Health Services Govt Pub Calif H 1150 C 68

Select title from list for online version.

State Health Profiles . U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention US Govt Pub HE 20.7043/5: (microform)

Health United States. Ref US Govt Pub HE 20.7042/6:

Healthy People 2010 . US Govt Pub HE 20.7042/5:

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)

Publications from the National Center for Health Statistics .

Occupational Injuries and Illnesses 2002 Bureau of Labor Statistics Bulletin Govt Pub US L 2.120/2-11:

Data Compendium. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Govt Pub HE 22.511: (microform)

To view the online version, scroll down to the "Statistical Publications" section at the end of the page.

National Vital Statistics Reports (formerly Monthly Vital Statistics Report). Govt Pub US HE 20.6217: (some issues in microform)

Vital Statistics of the United States. Ref HA 203 U6

Discontinued in print in 1993.

World Health Report. Ref RA 8 W67

Weekly Epidemiological Record. World Health Organization

Major Websites

Statistical Resources Department of Health Services

National Center for Health Statistics

Injuries, Illnesses & Fatalities Bureau of Labor Statistics

Statistics & Data Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

WHO Statistical Information System: WHOSIS World Health Organization

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IMMIGRATION

Major Publications

Yearbook of Immigration Statistics Govt Pub US J 21.2/10:

Foreign-Born Population in the United States Bureau of the Census Current Population Survey Reports

Major Websites

Immigration Statistics

Foreign-Born Population U.S. Census Bureau

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INCOME, POVERTY, & SOCIAL SERVICES

Major Publications

Public Welfare in California Govt Pub Calif S 7000 P93

Public Assistance Facts and Figures. Calif. Dept of Social Services Govt Pub Calif S 7015 P 8f

Characteristics and Employment of Current and Former CalWORKS Recipients

Food Stamps Characteristics Survey. Calif. Dept of Social Services

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

Money Income in the United States Govt Pub US C 3.186: P 60/ xx (xx varies; inquire at Government Information Center)

Poverty in the United States Govt Pub US C 3.186/22:

A Profile of the Working Poor, 1998. 1999. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Govt Pub US L 2.71: xx (xx varies; inquire at Government Information Center)

The Green Book: Background Material and Data on Major Programs within the Jurisdiction of the Committee on Ways and Means (Overview of Entitlement Programs). Govt Pub Y 4.W 36/10-4:

"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."

Annual Statistical Supplement to the Social Security Bulletin Govt Pub SSA 1.22/2:

Indicators of Welfare Dependence: Annual Report to Congress U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Govt Pub HE 1.1/4: (mircofiche)

Poverty Report United Nations Development Programme

Major Websites

Reports & publications California Department of Social Services, Research & Development Division

Social and Economic Data California Employment Development Dept, Labor Market Information

Public assistance recipients, veterans, lower living income levels and poverty guidelines for counties, Job Training Partnership Act delivery areas.

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

Statistics/Data U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Admin. for Children and Families

Poverty Reduction United Nations Development Programme

Poverty: Indicators Statistics and Measurement

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LITERACY

Major Publications

Adult Literacy in California: Results of the State Adult Literacy Survey 1994.

Nation's Report Card (NAEP)2002 for California: Reading . Microform, LB 5 U5 ED428340

Nation's Report Card (NAEP): State Reading 2002 Reports .

NAEP 2002 Writing State Report for States. 1999. Govt Pub US ED 1.302:W 93/4/CA

Adult Literacy and Education in America 2001. Govt Pub US ED 1.302:AD 9/4

Adult Literacy in OECD Countries. 1998. Govt Pub US ED 1.302:L 71/6

Literacy in the Labor Force: Results from the National Adult Literacy Survey 1999. Govt Pub US ED 1.302:L 71/9

Major Websites

National Assessment of Education 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 Assessments of Adult Literacy

NAAL Catalog

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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 Govt Pub US ED 1.302:R 22/4/998

World Military Expenditures and Arms Transfers Govt Pub US AC 1.16:

Major Websites

Work Force Publications Statistical Information Analysis Division, U.S. Department of Defense

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NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT

General

Major Publications

California Air Quality Data California Air Resources Board Govt Pub Calif A 1165 A4

Water Conditions in California California Dept. of Water Resources Govt Pub Calif W 750 .B9 no.120

Farmland Conversion Reports. California Dept of Conservation, Div. of Land Resource Protection Govt Pub Calif C 808 F3 C66

Water Data Reports: California U.S. Geological Survey Govt Pub US I 53.19/2:CA-

Minerals Yearbook. U.S. Geological Survey TN 23 U6

Major Websites

California Air Quality Data California Air Resources Board

California Dept. of Fish & Game Statistics & Databases

California Water Information California Dept. of Water Resources

Select from the links in the News and Information section.

USGS Water Resources in California

Browse EPA Topics U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Digital Library of Environmental Quality U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

A guide to selected national environmental statistics in the U.S. Government.

State of the Land: Maps, Facts, & Figures U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service

USGS Minerals Statistics and Information

U.S. Endangered Species Program

Pesticides

Major Publications

Pesticide Use Reports California EPA, Dept. of Pesticide Regulation Govt Pub Calif E 5600 P46-P47

Pesticide Data Program . USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service Govt Pub A 88.60:

Major Websites

California Department of Pesticide Regulation

U.S. EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs

Pesticide Industry Sales and Usage

USDA Economics, Statistics & Market Information 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.

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POPULATION

Major Publications

Population Estimates. California Dept of Finance Govt Pub Calif F 423 R4s E2 and E4a

Major Demographic Shifts Occuring in California. 1999. California Research Bureau Govt Pub Calif L 960 .H42 v.6 no.5

County and City Data Book. U.S. Census Bureau Ref Desk HA 202 U 64

State and Metropolitan Area Data Book. U.S. Census Bureau Ref HA 202 S 84

Census of Population and Census of Population and Housing U.S. Census Bureau Inquire at Government Information Center for censuses 1790-2000

Population of States and Counties of the U.S. 1790-1990. U.S. Census Bureau Ref Desk HA 214 .F67 1996

Population Profile of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau Govt Pub US C 3.186/8:

World Population Profile. U.S. Census Bureau Ref US Govt Pub C 3.205/3:WP-

Demographic Yearbook. United Nations Ref HA 17 D4

Major Websites

CA Dept. of Finance 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

American Factfinder 1990 and 2000 Census data

Selected Historical Census Population and Housing Counts

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)

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SOCIAL INDICATORS

Major Publications

Changing America: Indicators of Social and Economic Well-Being by Race and Hispanic Origin.

U.S. Council of Economic Advisers Gov Pub US PR 42.8: C 36

Health Insurance Data. U.S. Census Bureau. Current Population Reports. Consumer Income, P-60 Govt Pub US C 3.186:P-60/ xx (xx varies; inquire at Government Information Center)

National Vital Statistics Reports. National Center for Health Statistics Govt Pub US Microform HE 20.6217:

Total numbers and rates of marriages and divorces at the national and State levels.

Marital Status and Living Arrangements. U.S. Census Bureau. Current Population Reports. Consumer Income, P-60 Govt Pub US C 3.186/6:

Computer Use and Ownership . U.S. Census Bureau. Current Population Reports. Series P-20, Pop. Characteristics. Govt Pub US C 3.186:P-20/ xx (xx varies; inquire at Government Information Center)

Human Development Report. U.N. Development Programme Ref HD 72 H 85

Major Websites

U.S. Census Bureau

Subjects A-Z or People

Social Indicators United Nations Statistics Division

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TRADE

Major Publications

U.S. Industry & Trade Outlook Ref HC 101 U54

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

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

International Trade Statistics Yearbook United Nations Ref HF 91 U56

Direction of Trade Statistics Yearbook International Monetary Fund Ref HF 91 D51

Major Websites

Globus & NTDB on STAT-USA

Subscription database: Federal Depository Libraries have free access.

U.S. ITA Trade Statistics U.S. International Trade Administration

U.S. Census Bureau: Foreign Trade Statistics

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

Trade Statistics World Trade Organization

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TRANSPORTATION/ACCIDENTS

Major Publications

Travel and Related Factors in California. Govt Pub Calif T 1075 T82a

National Transportation Statistics Govt Pub US TD 10.9:

Traffic Safety Facts. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Govt Pub US TD 8.27:

State Traffic Safety Information. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Govt Pub US TD 8.62:

Major Websites

California Office of Traffic Safety: Statistics

U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics

National Center for Statistics and Analysis National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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