Subscription Databases and E-books

• Rand California
  An extensive database on California, ranging from the economy to crime rates to school test scores. This database also provides an online index of public policy reports and research publications.

Websites Selected by Librarians

• United Nations Statistics Division
  A gateway to global statistical information concerning international trade, national accounts, energy, industry, environment and demographic data as well as, on social statistics. In addition, UNdata provides a single entry point to statistical resources of the UN system.
  
• Global Health Observatory (GHO)
  Is the World Health Organization’s gateway to health-related statistics from around the world.
  
• Statistical Resources on the Web
  From the University of Michigan, this is a comprehensive, annotated directory arranged by subject for resources about statistics on the web. There are topics such as business and industry, finance and economics, cost of living, demographics, housing, health, and labor.
  
• NationMaster
  Contains statistics that can be used for comparing countries as well as individual country statistical profiles.
  
• OFFSTATS (Official Statistics on the Web)
  Browse by country, region, or topic for statistics from official sources found on the web. Includes links for topics such as demographics, economics, finance, crime, and industry data.
  
• Databases & E-Resources at the Library of Congress on Statistics
  Provides a list of external e-resources on statistics (numeric data) and an annotated list of reference websites on statistical databases and data sets.
  
• The Census
  From the U.S. Census, this site organizes population, income, housing, and economic data from the census. It includes the Statistical Abstract of the U.S., American Fact Finder, population clocks, and more.
  
• FedStats
  Provides access to statistics and information produced by more than 100 U.S. Federal agencies. Includes subjects such as population, income and poverty, education, health care costs, energy use, and crime.
  
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
  Is the principal Federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. It includes the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is the most commonly cited indicator of inflation.
  
• California Department of Finance – Research
  Provides demographic data for state planning and budgeting, as well as, economic forecasts and analyses of various economic developments for the State of California. The California Statistical Abstract, which provides a compilation of data on social, economic, and physical aspects of the State, is also included. 
  
• Kidsdata
  Provides statistical information on the health and well being of children in communities across California.
  
• MLA Language Map Data Center
  Contains information about the number, ages, and percentage of speakers of languages in a state, county, city, and zip code.
  
• Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
  Includes Bay Area Census information and Projections, forecasts of population, housing, jobs, and income for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Region.
  
• Karen's Reference Notebook - Statistics
  Provides statistical information sites.