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.
   
• The Denver Post Data Center
  http://www.denverpost.com/datacenter
  This website has several searchable databases that include CSAP scores througout Colorado, FBI crime statistics for Colorado, U.S. census estimates for Colorado population growth, U.S. Census poverty data for Colorado, and more.
   
• 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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Updated: 9/22/10