Quick facts, encyclopedias, stats, etc.

Statistics, polls

Census - Find here statistical information on population, poverty, income, national economy, etc. The Census Bureau also has released detailed reports from past censuses (1790 on line)

FedStats - Gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies.

FirstGov for Citizens - Provides federal statistics, reports and other information on a variety of topics.

Historical Statistics of the United States: Colonial Times to 1970: part 1 and part 2 - This is the online PDF version of the popular government publication first released in 1975 to commemorate the upcoming U.S. Bicentennial.

NationMaster - A massive central data source and a handy way to graphically compare nations.

PollingReport.com - A bi-monthly "independent, nonpartisan resource on trends in American public opinion." The Web site is updated after the release of new polls, which means almost daily.

Statistical Abstract of the United States - The primary sourcebook for statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States. Selected international data are also included. Also, you may access past Statistical Abstracts back to 1878!

Statistical Resources on the Web - This is a great web site for statistics! Refers you to the best resources for statistical information on a wide variety of topics.