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Historical Statistics of the United States (Millennial edition online )
Find quantitative historical information covering: population, work and welfare, economic structure and performance, governance, and international relations.

Statistical Abstract of the U.S. This link opens in a new window
Find a summary of statistics on social, political, and economic conditions of the United States.
ProQuest Statistical Insight This link opens in a new window
Find federal statistics and abstracts for U.S. (ASI), state, and local governments (SRI) and privately-published, international, and intergovernmental statistical sources (IIS) from 1973 to the present.

Social Explorer
Provides easy access to current and historical census data and demographic information for the United States. You can create thematic maps, interactive maps, and customized reports. Also includes data from the U.S. Census' American Community Survey and 1980-2000 Religious Congregations and Membership Study. Maps and reports can be printed or downloaded.