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Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new window
Published annually by the Federal Government since 1878, the Statistical Abstract of the United States is the best-known statistical reference publication in the country

Statistical Abstract of the United States research guide
Appendix ): Guide to Sources of Statistics, State Statistical Abstracts, and Foreign Statistical Abstracts
Alphabetically arranged, this guide contains references to important primary sources of statistical information for the United States and other countries. Secondary sources have been included if the information contained in them is presented in a particularly convenient form or if primary sources are not readily available. Nonrecurrent publications presenting compilations or estimates for years later than 2010, or types of data not available in regular series, are also included. Data are also available in press releases...
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"Quad." represents "quadrennial," or every four years."Quin." represents "quinquennial," or every five years. Examples of other internet formats include ebooks, digital maps, XML files, and other kinds of digital files.

Bureau of Economic Analysis Government agency focused on United States' economy and includes variety of economic data, tools, news, and other resources.
Data and Reports Government agency with data focused on economy, population, and environment. The site provides access to resources relevant to various issues and contains news, data and reports.

Bureau of Labor Statistics Under the umbrella of the Department of Labor, "BLS...is the principal federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy." Of particular interest are links to subjects, data tools, publications, and economic releases.
Data Tools Serves as a subset of Bureau of Labor Statistics website and includes databases, tables, and calculators by subject.

Data.gov Open data site for U. S. government.
Fedstats "The gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies."
USA.Gov
The mission of the USAGov program is to make it easier for people to find and understand the government services and information they need—anytime, anywhere, any way they want.
NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Data & Tools
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S. and other nations. NCES is located within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences. NCES fulfills a Congressional mandate to collect, collate, analyze, and report complete statistics on the condition of American education; conduct and publish reports; and review and report on education activities internationally.