Government Statistical Resources

Responsible for recording data about the US people and economy. Statistics collected include: population, housing, economic, Census of Governments, American Community Survey, and more.

Data from the American Community Survey is estimated based on a sampling of the population. Learn why the type of estimates are important in deciding what data is best to use.

In-depth guide to using American Community Survey Data

Listing of centers that specialize in Census and other data related to their state.

Data includes statistics related to crime, law enforcement, courts, sentencing, corrections, firearms, and victims.

Statistics from over 70 Federal agencies

Data related to the education system in the US and other nations.

Data on infant and child health, diseases, births, etc.

Statistical data on the social, political, and economic organization of the US. Also in print: REF HA202.S85

Reveals government expenditures, to be updated regularly.

Data.gov is the home of the U.S. Government’s open data.

Birth, death, cause of death, marriage, and more statistics for all counties in Maryland.

Central website for Maryland's public data.