Historical Statistics of the US Online
Cambridge University Press publishes this title, the millennial edition, with the permission of the U.S. Census Bureau. This compendium of statistics includes over 37,000 data series on various topics.
Tip: search by the key word, “marriage” and you will find statistic tables such as
Marriage and divorce rates: 1920-1995
Live births, deaths, infant deaths, marriages, and divorces, by race: 1909-1998
Aliens naturalized, by provision: 1907-1997
U.S. Census Bureau , including the following titles:
The Statistical Abstract of the United States 1878 - present.
The authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.
Tips:
1. Use the Abstract as a convenient volume for statistical reference, and as a guide to sources of more information both in print and on the Web.
2. There is a "Summary Statistics" section which provides access to USA Statistics in Brief, Historical Statistics including population, immigration, financial, and health data for as far back as 1900, and State Rankings for various topics including population, income and employment.
Example: browse by the section of "Education"; look at "Education: Higher Education: Institutions and Enrollment".
Select "Earlier Editions" from the menu bar for earlier years.
Historical Census
USA Counties
USA Counties features over 5,900 data items for the United States, States and counties from a variety of sources. Files include data published for 2006 estimates and many items from the 2000 Census of Population and Housing, the 1990 census, the 1980 census and the 2002, 1997, 1992, 1987, 1982 and 1977 economic censuses.
Tip: Use the print copies for earlier years: County and city data book. 1949-2000. (Stacks: HA202 .A36)
Use print versions:
Datapedia of the United States, 1790-2000: America year by year. (Ref. HA202 .K87 1994)
Historical statistics of the United States: earliest times to the present. Millennial ed. (Ref. HA202 .H57 2006)
Statistical Universe
Statistical information from the U.S. government, including the Statistical Abstract of the United States and other sources. Online version of American Statistics Index, Statistical Reference Index, and Index to International Statistics. |
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United Nations (UN) Statistics Division - Demographic and Social Concerns (Online data available for 1985-2003)
Basic education data including enrollment rates, expenditure and school life expectancy for over 100 countries worldwide.
Tip: use, for earlier years, the print volumes: Demographic yearbook. (1951-2004; earlier years in Book Stacks: HA17 .D45)
Statistical yearbook, United Nations. 1948- present. (earlier years in Book Stacks: HA12.5 .U63)
An annual compilation of a wide range of international economic, social and environmental statistics on over 200 countries and areas of the world, compiled from sources including UN agencies and other international, national and specialized organizations.
International historical statistics: Africa, Asia & Oceania, 1750-2000. (Ref. HA4675 .M552 2003)
International historical statistics: Europe, 1750-2000. (Ref. HA1107 .M5 2003)
International historical statistics: the Americas, 1750-2000. (Ref. HA175 .M55 2003)
Europa World Plus
For earlier years, use print volumes "The Europa year book' in the Tisch Book Stacks: JA51 .E85 1959) and many other years; 1960-1988 covers entire world.
The Historical Dictionaries
Historical dictionary of India. (Tisch Reference: DS405 .M27 2006)
Historical dictionary of Colombia. (Tisch Book Stacks: F2254 .D38)
Statistical Universe
Statistical information from the U.S. government, including the Statistical Abstract of the United States and other sources. Online version of American Statistics Index, Statistical Reference Index, and Index to International Statistics. |
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| Education Statistics, United States and International |
United States
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The summary-level data is pulled from several NCES publications including the Digest of Education Statistics, Condition of Education, National Education Data Research Center (NEDRC) and Education Statistics Quarterly.
120 Years of American Education: A Statistical Portrait (3,122KB pdf) Education statistics for elementary, secondary, and higher education from 1870 – 1990.
State Comparisons of Education Statistics 1969-70 to 1996-97 (2,376KB pdf) State comparisons of enrollment, graduation, achievement, staffing, and finance statistics over a 27-year period.
Source publication for earlier years: Digest of Educational Statistics. (1967-1978) (Tisch Book Stacks: L112 .D48)
Census Bureau
Education indicators from the Census Bureau include attainment, enrollment, finances and employment in public schools and financial aid. Using the Subjects A-Z link, search for education data under the “Education” heading as well as the “School” heading.
For example, Historical Educational Attainment Reports from 1940 through 1998
National Education Association (NEA)
Chronicle of Higher Education
The Almanac of Higher Education (1995-2007)
For 1989-1995, use the print version in Tisch Book Stacks: LA226 .A556
Provides data relating to faculty salaries, enrollment, student activities, demographics of college faculty and presidents, etc.
International
(Use international sources above for earlier years.)
EdStats
The World Bank's database of education statistics brings together data collected by various national and international organizations.
International Comparisons in Education
Links to data from international comparisons in education, and to various reports compiled from this data by the National Center for Education Statstics.
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Education statistics cover pre-primary, primary, secondary, post-secondary non-tertiary, and tertiary education. Includes education indicators on enrollment, literacy, staff, education expenditures, and gender disparities. |
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