Geography

The best source for statistical resources at the UNT Libraries is this list compiled by the Government Documents Department. Please contact the Gov Docs service desk if you have questions about the resources. Selected major statistical resources are listed below.

American FactFinder, US Census Bureau
http://factfinder.census.gov/home/saff/main.html?_lang=en

This tool allows the user to search census datasets and create customized tables of national, state, county and city statistics.

Statistical Abstract of the United States - Current
http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/

Search the most current edition of the Statistical Abstract, which compiles data from the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and many other Federal agencies and private organizations.

Statistical Abstract of the United States - Historical 
http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/past_years.html

This webpage provides access to the historical editions of the Statistical Abstracts from 1900 to present, and to the Bicentennial Edition: Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970.

World Factbook, CIA 
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/

The Factbook is published by the US Central Intelligence Agency and provides profiles of countries and territories around the world. The profiles include geographic, demographic, and economic statistics. The data is updated every two weeks.