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Reports and Statistics -- Federal Governmental Organizations

Links to government organizations that provide research and statistics on Chicanos and Latinos.

Most Federal departments and agencies will have reports and statistics in their areas of coverage. Below are some examples from agencies in the Federal Government most likely to be helpful to those doing research on Chicanos and Latinos. You can also try searching Search.USA.gov, the U.S. Government Official Search engine, or the Federal Digital System (FDsys) from the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) for more Federal reports and statistics.

Census Information This link opens in a new window
Population, housing, economic, and geographic statistics, the latest economic indicators, and some historical census data back to 1790. Includes American Factfinder, American Community Survey, State & County QuickFacts, and the Economic Census. Access to data sets from the 2000 and 2010 censuses. Full-text subject reports.

Data.gov
"The purpose of Data.gov is to increase public access to high value, machine readable datasets generated by the Executive Branch of the Federal Government."
Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS)
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is a component of the Office of Justice Programs in the U.S. Department of Justice. Its mission "... (t)o collect, analyze, publish, and disseminate information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. These data are critical to federal, state, and local policymakers in combating crime and ensuring that justice is both efficient and evenhanded".
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
"The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal Federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision-making. As an independent statistical agency, BLS serves its diverse user communities by providing products and services that are objective, timely, accurate, and relevant."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This website is full of reports and statistical data about diseases and the health of the nation. Scroll down to find links CDC-Data & Statistics, Life Stages and Populations, and CDC-Publications.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)-Immigration Data & Statistics
At DHS, the Office of Immigration Statistics serves a decision-support function by producing annual core reports on immigrants by legal status and by conducting quantitative studies and research on immigration.
Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services site for Deferred Action Information. Includes a link to data on the number of applications received and processed.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) -- Resources for Researchers
FBI Stats include Crime Statistics such as the Uniform Crime Reports, as well as FBI Records available under the Freedom of Information Act and other reports on Specific Crimes.
HealthData.gov
A federal government website managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). The site pulls together data sets from HHS agencies such as the National Health Institutes. Searches can be filtered by subject, sub agency, date, geographic subdivision, etc.
HUD Office of Policy Development and Research and HUD USER Portal
Sponsored by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R), website supports PD&R's goals for "... maintaining current information on housing needs, market conditions, and existing programs, as well as conducting research on priority housing and community development issues."
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to all levels of education from preschool to post-graduate.
Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics
"The Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics (Forum) is a collection of 22 Federal government agencies involved in research and activities related to children and families. .... The Forum's annual report, America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, provides the Nation with a summary of national indicators of child well-being and monitors changes in these indicators over time."
Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics
"The specific goals of the Forum are to improve both the quality and use of data on the aging population by:
•widening access to information on the aging population through periodic publications and other means;
•promoting communication among data producers, researchers, and public policymakers;
•coordinating the development and use of statistical databases among federal agencies;
•identifying information gaps and data inconsistencies"

Reports and Statistics -- California State Agencies

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Chicana & Chicano Studies (CHIC): Reports & Statistics -- Governmental Organizations & Agencies

Reports and Statistics -- Federal Governmental Organizations

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