These sites are jointly recommended and maintained by librarians at Westminster Public Library and Front Range Community College Library.

DEMOGRAPHICS/ STATISTICS

• Bureau of Justice Statistics (U.S. Department of Justice)
  http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/
  Primary source for statistics on crime, drugs, special reports, etc.

• Colorado by the Numbers
  http://www.colorado.edu/libraries/govpubs/colonumb/cbncontents.htm
  If you need statistics about Colorado, you need this site. Census and demographic information.
   
• Colorado Data Book
  http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/OEDIT/OEDIT/1178305420531
  Provides a brief overview of the state's economy and demographics, along with information about its employment base, tax structure, major industry sectors, and transportation and utilities.
   
• Colorado Health Statistics Publications
  http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/hs/pubs/
  Annual health statistics reports for 2003 and 2004, along with fact sheets on other aspects of health, including suicide, assault, and more.
   
• Colorado Vital Statistics
  http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/hs/vs/
  Detailed statistical information about births, deaths, divorces, and abortions in Colorado.
   
• Crime in Colorado
  http://cbi.state.co.us/dr/cic2k1/default.htm
  This site provides data on crime trends in Colorado from 2001. Produced by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. 
   
• Current Industrial Reports
  http://www.census.gov/manufacturing/cir/index.html
  This U.S. Census Bureau site provides statistical information on current manufacturing activity in the U.S. You can search type of industry using either subject or NAICS codes.
  
  
• Demography Section of the Colorado Department of Local Government
  http://dola.colorado.gov/demog/demog.cfm
  Links to current data and sources on population, households, income, mapping and county information.  Click on CENSUS button for the latest census information.
   
• DRCOG (Denver Regional Council of Governments)
  http://www.drcog.org/communityprofiles/options.cfm
  This site provides demographic information for counties in the Denver metro area, including unincorporated areas.
   
• Federal Bureau of Investigation - Uniform Crime Reports
  http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/ucr.htm
  Look at national crimes statistics, including crime in the United States, hate crime statistics, and law enforcement officers killed and assaulted. From 1995 to present.
   
• FedStats
  http://www.fedstats.gov
  This gateway provides access to statistics from over 100 federal agencies.  It includes a subject index and links to principal statistical agencies, e.g. Census Bureau.
   
• The Gallup Organization
  http://www.gallup.com/
  Gallup, a leading pollster since 1935, here shares a wealth of information from opinion polls, special reports, trends, and social audits.
   
• GPO Access Economic Indicators
  http://www.gpoaccess.gov/indicators/index.html
  Provides access to current Federal economic indicators as produced by different federal agencies.
   
• Infoplease Almanac
  http://www.infoplease.com
  Need to know a quick statistic late at night--or early in the morning?  Try this long-time library favorite in its online format.  Explore the links to specialized almanacs.
   
• Migration Information Source
  http://www.migrationinformation.org/about.cfm
  This site chronicles presents in depth analysis and statistics for current global migration movements. 
   
• Population Reference Bureau
  http://www.prb.org/
  Provides detailed information on U.S. and world population trends. Includes information about family planning, education, employment, income, poverty, and more.
   
• State and County QuickFacts
  http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/
  Provides statistical summaries from the national, state, and county level. Includes population information, ethnic diversity, number of households, college graduates, etc. Also includes business and geographical information.
   
• Statistical Abstract of the United States
  http://www.census.gov/prod/www/statistical-abstract-1995_2000.html
  Read the Statistical Abstract online.
   
• U.S. Census Bureau
  http://www.census.gov
  Census information as it becomes available.

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