Library Guides: Women's & Gender Studies: Statistics

Statistics

Here are links to some comprehensive statistical sites, mostly from the U.S. government:

American FactFinder
Provides access to data about the United States, Puerto Rico and the Island Areas, compiled from several censuses and surveys.
Historical Statistics of the United States
Presents the numerical history of the United States. It contains more than 37,000 annual time series of quantitative historical information covering virtually every quantifiable dimension of American history, all from the earliest times to the present.
Population Research in LGBT Health
Housed at The Fenway Institute (TFI) of Fenway Health in Boston , the Center for Population Research in LGBT Health develops and supports collaborative research and education programs to understand and improve the health of sexual and gender minorities.
Explore the Data - State of Women in America
Interactive table accompanying the report “The State of Women in America: A 50-State Analysis of How Women Are Faring Across the Nation.” Explore economic, leadership, and health statistics pertaining to women in the US.

Data-Planet Statistical Data Sets
Provides data visualization for more than 500 datasets from government and private industry, both domestic and international. Emphasis is in 20th century U.S. economic data and includes diverse subjects such as health, politics, demographics, social services and environmental data. Time spans vary by topic. Charting, plotting and mapping options available. Export data into MS Excel, XML, PDF, or into shape files for GIS.

Statistical Abstract - 2012
Authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.