Data & Statistics
Data is defined as facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis. Statistics is the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data in large quantities, especially for the purpose of inferring proportions in a whole from those in a representative sample.
Below, you'll find a wealth of data and statistics resources that are either free to use, or provided via Wayne State University (using your access ID and password) to aid in your coursework, research and personal enrichment.
United States Data (Non-Governmental) (Access ID & Password may be required)
- Gale Business: Demographics NowSeach Demographics Now to aid in business and marketing plan preparation, evaluate sites and analyze markets, and profile current and potential customers.
- Historical Statistics of the United StatesThe standard source for the quantitative facts of American history. Topics ranging from migration and health to crime and the Confederate States of America are each placed in historical context by a recognized expert in the field.
Datapedia of the United States, 1790-2005 by ISBN: 0585428638Publication Date: 2001-01-01A compendium of charts and data that detail America year by year, from 1790 to 2005.
Michigan Statistical Sites
- Center for Urban Studies | Wayne State UniversitySince 1967, the Center for Urban Studies has been committed to serving Detroit and its metropolitan area by conducting and disseminating research,
developing policies and programs, providing training, capacity-building, and technical assistance. - Data Driven DetroitA “one-stop-shop” for data about the city of Detroit and the metro area.
- Michigan's Open Data ForumView and analyze data provided by a variety of Michigan state agencies in one easy to view catalog. Create charts and graphs, filter and summarize data, and develop maps with the open data.
- SEMCOG - Southeast Michigan Council of GovernmentsSEMCOG supports local planning through its technical, data, and intergovernmental resources by providing data and unbiased analysis about Southeast Michigan and its local governments.
U.S. Government Statistical Sites
- About the CensusInformation about how to research and cite Census data.
- Data.census.govData.census.gov is an online source for current and historical population, housing, economic and geographic data available through the U.S. Census Bureau website.
- Bureau of Labor StatisticsThis website provides a wide variety of data on employment, productivity, and prices.
- Data.govAccess official statistics collected and published by more than 100 Federal agencies without having to know in advance which agency produces them.
- Statistical Abstract of the United States | United States Census BureauA statistical reference and guide to over 250 statistical publications and sources from government and private organizations.
- Trade Stats ExpressTradeStats Express displays the latest annual U.S. merchandise trade statistics at national and state levels: in maps, graphs, and tables; as exports, imports, and trade balances. The National Trade Data are available as full year totals for 1989 through 2009 and Year-To-Current-Quarter for 2009 and 2010. The State Export Data are available as full year totals for 1999 through 2009 and Year-To-Current-Quarter for 2009 and 2010.
International Statistical Sites
- CIA World Fact BookThe World Factbook provides basic intelligence on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, environment, communications, transportation, military, terrorism, and transnational issues for 266 world entities.
- EurostatEurostat’s mission is to provide the European Union with a high-quality statistical information service.
- NationMasterNationMaster.com is a massive data source and a handy way to graphically compare nations. It compiles data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, United Nations, World Health Organization, World Bank, World Resources Institute, UNESCO, UNICEF and OECD. Using their form, you can generate maps and graphs on all kinds of statistics.
- OECD LibraryThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation that works to build better policies for better lives. Our goal is to shape policies that foster prosperity, equality, opportunity and well-being for all.
- Proquest Statistical InsightStatistical information from over 100,000 U.S. government publications from 1973, state and private sources from 1980, and approximately 2000 documents from international organizations from 1983.
- United Nations Statistics DivisionThe UN Stats Division provides a global center for data on international trade, national accounts, energy, industry, environment and demographic and social statistics gathered from national and international sources.
- World Bank Open DataFree and open access to global development data, including international debt statistics, projects and operations, and world development indicators.