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Sources for Statistical Data

The following resources may be used for statistical data:

CQ Voting and Elections Collection
Full-text database of statistics, analyses, definitions, and historical material on the American voter, major and minor political parties, campaigns and elections, and historical and modern races for Congress, the presidency, and governorships. Users can customize data on candidate and office history, seat status and competition, party control, split districts, third parties, party switches and special elections. Also includes an encyclopedia, calendar, and chronology. Six main categories: Presidential Elections, Congressional Elections, Gubernatorial Elections, Campaigns and Elections, Political Parties, and Voters and Demographics.
Crime in the U.S.
FBI statistics on crime in the United States as reported by 17,000 jurisdictions. Also provides access to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), Hate Crime Statistics, and Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted.
U.S. Data and Statistics
Gateway to statistics, population, maps, and demographic and economic data from the most recent U.S. census.
Historical Statistics of the United States
Historical Statistics of the United States has long been the standard source for quantitative indicators of American history. Includes statistics from over 1000 sources.

U.S. States, Counties and Cities Quick Facts
Produced by the U.S. Census Bureau, the website provides statistical data about every State, District and Commonwealth, including data on populations with racial breakdown, education, business information, and geographical facts. The site is searchable by county and city.
Maryland Reports and Vital Statistics
Reports on births, deaths, infant mortality, and other statistical data by race and jurisdiction.
Maryland Room at the University of Maryland, College Park
The Maryland Room, located in Hornbake Library North, is one of the foremost centers to study all aspects of Maryland—past and present—and also serves as a gateway to many valuable special collections: Historical Manuscripts, Literary Manuscripts, Maryland Collection, National Trust for Historic Preservation Library Collection, Rare Book Collection, and University Archives.
Maryland State Data Center
Provides data on population, housing, employment, labor force, and income projections in the state of Maryland.
Maryland.gov
Online access to a wealth of information about the state of Maryland. Covers numerous subjects.
U.S. Census Bureau
Look at U.S. Government statistics on a wide range of topics, including people and households, business and industry, as well as geographical data.