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
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.
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.
Consumer Price Index
From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this is one of the most commonly cited indicators of inflation. It is a monthly measure of the average change in prices over time of a fixed list of goods and services. The California Consumer Price Index is published by the State Division of Labor Statistics & Research.
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
Statistical information sites selected by a Santa Clara County Librarian