LibGuides: Government Resources: Data and Statistics Resources

Government Shutdown

During a government shutdown, each agency will implement their contingency plans which state which operations will continue and which will cease. For information regarding the federal government shutdown and agency contingency plans please refer to UC San Diego's U.S. Government Information: Shutdown Guide. Some government websites may go dark during a government shutdown. Please review some of the resources in the "Looking for Missing or Deleted Federal Information" section of this page for ways of viewing an archived federal government website. If you need assistance finding government information please contact a librarian.

Looking for Missing or Deleted Federal Information?

If you are looking for missing or deleted federal government websites and information, please try some of the tips below or contact us for assistance!

If you know the URL, enter the URL in the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine at web.archive.org. Government resources are regularly archived.
Check these websites:
- End-of-Term Web Archive at eotarchive.org. The End of Term Web Archive captures and saves U.S. Government websites at the end of presidential administrations.
- DataLumos: https://www.datalumos.org/datalumos/. Many organizations have worked to archive government data on this site.
- Data.gov Archive: https://source.coop/repositories/harvard-lil/gov-data/description. This is an effort by Harvard to archive data on data.gov.
- ERIC Archive (ERICA): https://erica.datarescueproject.org/. The ERIC Archive or ERICA is an archive of the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) database.
- Environmental Data & Governance Initiative website for a variety of data tools at https://envirodatagov.org/environmental-data-justice/.
  - The Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool has been re-hosted here: https://edgi-govdata-archiving.github.io/j40-cejst-2/en/
- GODORT's 2025 Presidential Transition Guide for a list of a government tracking sites and resources for archived websites. GODORT is a roundtable of the American Library Association.
Contact us to help you locate missing information!

Federal Government Data Portals

AGRICOLA
This National Agricultural Library database provides abstracts for selected journal articles, and records for books, serials, audiovisual materials and online content from around the world.

AGRICOLA has records from publications and resources encompassing all aspects of agriculture and allied disciplines, including animal and veterinary sciences, entomology, plant sciences, forestry, aquaculture and fisheries, farming and farming systems, agricultural economics, extension and education, food and human nutrition, and earth and environmental sciences.

Bureau of Economic Analysis
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis maintains accurate and objective data about the nation's economy. Search for data by topic, place, or economic account. The website also has country facts, industry facts, regional facts, interactive data, and GDP and personal income mapping.
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Publications and various topics compiled by the federal agency responsible for collecting and disseminating crime statistics.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Measures labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the U.S. economy.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) is part of the Department of Transportation (DOT). BTS is a source of statistics on commercial aviation, multimodal freight activity, and transportation economics.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC maintains data and statistics concerning various health topics.
Congressional Budget Office
The CBO produces independent analyses of budgetary and economic issues to support the Congressional budget process. Users can search for historic budget data, budget projections, economic projections, and for information by topic.
Crime Data Explorer - Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Crime Data Explorer is a data portal for the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. Law enforcement and the public can use Crime Data Explorer to access, view, and understand the UCR data collected and published by the FBI.
Data.Census.Gov
Census Bureau's new interface to access the extremely deep detail available for each area of the country including neighborhoods and census blocks.
Data.Gov
Hosted by the U.S. General Services Administration, Technology Transformation Service. Find data, tools, and resources to conduct research, develop web and mobile applications, design data visualizations, and more.
Defense Management Data Center
Users can search for statistical information and published reports on subjects such as U.S. military casualties (DCAS), aggregated roster immunization reports (ICRS), and military training and readiness reports (START).
Department of Education
The Department of Education maintains data and statistics concerning K-12 students, K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and student outcomes.
Economic Research Service
The Economic Research Service (ERS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is source for statistics and data related to agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural America.
Election Statistics - House of Representatives
Since 1920, the Clerk of the House has collected and published the official vote counts for federal elections from the official sources among the various states and territories. View data for elections from 1920 to the present.
Energy Information Administration
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) or the Department of Energy (DOE) provides data and statistics concerning energy production, consumption, stocks, and prices.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides data and research on a variety of topics related to environmental protection.
Fiscal Data
Fiscal Data is a website created by the Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service to provide information about federal financial data. Users can find search datasets, find information about the national debt, and more.
Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Dashboard
Users can search for FDA data concerning inspections, compliance actions, recalls, and imports.
General Land Office Records - Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) General Land Office (GLO) Records Automation website provides access to federal land conveyance records for the Public Land States, including image access to more than five million federal land title records issued between 1788 and the present. The site also provides images of survey plats and field notes, land status records, and control document index records.
Internal Revenue Service Statistics
The IRS Tax Statistics website provides a wide range of tables, articles, and data about the U.S. tax system.
National Agricultural Statistics Service
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) collects and publishes data on almost every aspect of agriculture. Find data and statistics on the production of food, farm labor and wages, chemical use, and more.
National Center for Education Statistics
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) of the Department of Education (ED) collects, analyzes, and disseminates education statistics for preschool, K-12, postsecondary, and adult education.
National Center for Health Statistics
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is a source of statistics and data concerning a variety of health topics such as illnesses, conditions, injuries, and vital records.
National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) is a source for statistics and data about science and engineering. Access information about research and development trends, the science and engineering workforce, and STEM education.
Office of Homeland Security Statistics
The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Homeland Security Statistics provides a wide variety of data regarding immigration, international trade, law enforcement, cybersecurity, emergency management, infrastructure protection, maritime security, and TSA screening.
Office of Research, Evaluation, and Statistics
The Office of Research, Evaluation, and Statistics (ORES) of the Social Security Administration (SSA) is a source for labor, health, economic, and current demographic statistics. ORES conducts broad analyses of major social and economic trends and their impact on social insurance policies.
Open Energy Data Initiative
Provides free access to data generated from efforts funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and supporting projects and partnerships. OEDI contains data from all aspects of energy research, development, and operations, including data on: energy from waves, currents and tides; geothermal energy; solar energy; wind energy; device engineering, performance and testing; economic analysis; and more.
OSTI.GOV
OSTI.GOV is the primary search tool for DOE science, technology, and engineering research and development results and the organizational hub for information about the DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information. The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), a unit of the Office of Science, fulfills agency-wide responsibilities to collect, preserve, and disseminate both unclassified and classified scientific and technical information (STI) emanating from DOE-funded research and development (R&D) activities at DOE national laboratories and facilities and at universities and other institutions nationwide.
Science Data Catalog (USGS)
The Science Data Catalog (SDC) is the official public and searchable index that aggregates descriptions of all public research data that have been published by the USGS.
Statistics of Income
The Statistics of Income (SOI) program of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is a source for income and income tax statistics.
U.S. Census Bureau
Users can explore data and browse by topic on the Census Bureau website. Users can access the American Community Survey, the Economic Census, and more.
USA.Gov - Data and Statistics About the U.S.
Find data about the U.S., such as demographic and economic data, population, and maps. Get information about the 2020 U.S. Census.

Statistics Guide

Statistics Research Guide
Visit the Stan State Library's Statistics Research Guide for more federal government and State of California data portals.

Local Government Information

Local Governments
Find contact information for local governments by state.
State and County QuickFacts

Maps & Data

Statistical Abstract of the United States

Proquest Statistical Abstract of the United States, 2012-present
The United States government ceased publication of this resource in 2012. Publication was continued by ProQuest. The University Library has the most recent copy in the Reference area. Past editions are located in the book stacks.
Statistical Abstract of the United States, 1878-2012
Statistical Abstract data on the Census Bureau website is available for years 1878-2012. Some of the data were scanned as an effort to make historical abstract information available to the public. The display of data will continue as historical records become available.