Collins Memorial Library: SSI2-197: Race, Gender, and Poverty in the Economy: Economics Data &amp; Statistics

Statistical & Data Sources

Sage Data This link opens in a new window
Simplifies data analysis by providing an all-in-one resource for researchers and students to access statistics relevant to their areas of study.
Statistical Abstract of the U. S. This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Use the Abstract as a convenient volume for statistical reference, and as a guide to sources of more information both in print and on the Web.
U.S. Data and Statistics
Find data about the U.S., such as demographic and economic data, population, and maps. Get information about the 2020 U.S. Census.

Economic Indicators
U.S. economic information on prices, wages, production, business activity, purchasing power, credit, money and Federal finance
General Social Survey
Annual personal interview survey data on U.S. households that began in 1972. More than 35,000 have responded to some 2500 different questions covering a variety of data
Panel Study of Income Dynamics
A national study of socioeconomics and health over lifetimes and across generations from the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan.
St. Louis FRED
St. Louis Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) is a database maintained by the Research division of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis that has more than 143,000 economic time series from 57 sources.

Labor Statistics

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.

Poverty Data

Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)
Our mission is to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. We do this through research, policy outreach, and training.
Opportunity Insights
Our mission is to identify barriers to economic opportunity and develop scalable solutions that will empower people throughout the United States to rise out of poverty and achieve better life outcomes.

Department of Commerce

U.S. Department of Commerce
If you want to start at the broader umbrella, the Department of Commerce oversees several economic organizations, including:

Bureau of Economic Analysis
Economic statistics, which provide a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of the U.S. economy
Economic Development Administration
International Trade Administration
U.S. Census Bureau