Reference Sources: Statistical Sources

The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published from 1878-2012, is a summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Sources of data include the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and many other Federal agencies and private organizations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service "State Fact Sheets provide information on population, income, poverty, food security, education, employment/unemployment, farm characteristics, farm financial indicators, top commodities, and agricultural exports. Links to available county-level data are included."

This University of Texas Libraries site provides access to various statistical information on a variety of Texas issues such as agriculture, economy, education, crime, labor, international trade, demographics, etc.

"The Texas Demographic Center functions as a focal point for the production, interpretation, and distribution of demographic information for Texas. The Texas Demographic Center produces and disseminates population estimates and projections for Texas, as well as other demographic information. Special emphasis is placed on data that may be useful to policy makers in dealing with issues regarding the demand for State services."

An enormous amount of historic and current economic, demographic, and geographic information.