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Search these databases for government information.

Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
An online resource for demographic data on the United States. Information can be generated in either reports or maps. Coverage begins with the 1790 Census and continues through the recent American Community Surveys. Create an individual account (required) in order to use all the database features.

US Bureau of Economic Analysis
National Income and Produce Accounts (GDP, etc.), international and regional data.

More Government Information

U. S. Census Bureau This link opens in a new window
Primary source for demographic publications and statistics on the United States.
U.S. Federal Government Information This link opens in a new window
A topical gateway to information ranging from the census to terrorism published by the United States government.