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Tracking Down Government Documents: Statistics

If you're looking for statistics, there are several places you can look:

• Statistical Abstract of the United States provides simple charts of the most requested statistics.
   
• FedStats provides statistics in A-Z listings, by topic, by state, as maps, or by agency, plus a search box.
   
• FirstGov.gov: Data and Statistics provides statistics by topic.
   
• American FactFinder allows you to search for statistics by city, state, or zip code, and by topic.

Use the site that fits your needs best.

These sites will probably lead you to one of the more popular statistical sites:

• Bureau of Economic Analysis
• Bureau of Justice Statistics
• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Census Bureau
• National Center for Education Statistics
• National Center for Health Statistics
• Uniform Crime Reports