Statistics by TOPIC

GENERAL sources

• Missouri Agricultural Statistics Service website.
• Missouri Farm Facts older data available in print form.
• USDA Data and Statistics
• USDA Economics, Statistics, and Market Information System
• USDA Economic Research Service provides some data divided by urban and rural
  
• 2002 Census of Agriculture - Volume 1 Geographic Area Series Census, US - State Data

Statistical Data Archive for Missouri
Provides state and county-level statistics on population, health, education, income, employment, prices, transportation, finance, energy, agriculture, natural resources, communications, media, and public sector revenue collections and expenditures. Historical data is also included.

American Community Survey
Run by the U.S. Bureau of the Census, the American Community Survey has the most current demographic, social and economic data available. New data comes out annually. For statewide figures, consider checking the ACS before looking to the 2000 decennial census. Some county and city figures are now available, as well.

2000 Census - Menu system
Very easy to use; provides most often-requested statistics. Data available by county, town, census tract, block group, zip code, school district, legislative district, etc.

American Factfinder
The US Census' premier entry point for all 2000 Census data. A little more time-consuming to use, but provides more data than the menu system above.

1990 Census - Selected data, Missouri Census Data Center
Provides selected data by county, town, census tract, block group, zip code, school district, legislative district, etc.

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1980-1990 Census Trends

Fedstats
Population, income, business, housing, education, etc. statistics for Missouri counties, selected cities, and for the state as a whole.

OSEDA (Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis)
Provides up-to-date social, economic, agricultural, health, and demographic information on Missouri localities. Some historical statistics back to 1900 are also posted. Try the MOSTATS statistics generator the County Fact Sheets and the Socio-Economic Indicator Resource.

Missouri County Summary of Social and Economic Indicators. Data by county, includes data on population, housing, employment, income, education and health.

USA Counties
County and statewide data for a wide variety of topics. Files include data published for 2006 estimates and many items from the 2000 Census of Population and Housing, the 1990 census, the 1980 census and the 2002, 1997, 1992, 1987, 1982 and 1977 economic censuses.

Vital Statistics
Includes birth, death, fertility, abortion, marriage and divorce statistics. Older data (1973-2002) available in print form.

Kids Count Census Data Online
Great source for social and demographic data on children in small or large geographic areas.

Business, Economics, Labor

• MERIC website provides statistics on employment, earnings, occupations, workforce demographics, business & industry, and more.
• Economic and Policy Analysis Research Center Provides statistics on population, labor, taxes, education, income, agriculture and more.
• Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics
  Wide variety of economic data for Missouri.
• Occupational data
  Wages and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics by occupational group.
• Dept of Revenue Public Information Reports Data on taxable sales, taxation, cigarette taxes, motor vehicles, boats and drivers.
• Campaign finance, contributions and expenditures
• Bureau of Labor Unemployment Statistics
• Missouri Job Vacancy Survey (JVS) information about the quantity and quality of job vacancies in Missouri. The survey results supply a measure of employer demand for workers at a regional level along with an analysis of wage and benefits offered, education and experience requirements, and skill gaps of recent applicants.
• Business Indicators Analysis Tool Data in terms of customers, market and competition by county.

Crime

• Online Uniform Crime Reporting database allows you to choose your own variables.
• Publications from the Missouri Department of Corrections

Education (K-12)

• Missouri Dept of Elementary and Secondary School statistics Older data available in print form.
• Demographic Analysis by School District Includes information on families, income, poverty, educational attainment, employment and occupational status.

Education, Higher

• Missouri Department of Higher Education Research, statistics and trends. Older data available in print form.

Environment and Energy

• Energy Consumption, Price, etc.
• Energy statistics
• Energy Information Administration Data on petroleum, natural gas, electricity, coal, nuclear, renewable and alternative fuels, forecasts and analyses, households, building, industry, environment and historical data.

Health and Mortality

• Missouri Monthly Vital Statistics, 1999-2007 Older data from 1973-2001 available in print.
• Community Health Data by County on various subject areas such as cause of death, chronic diseases, hospital statistics, unintentional injuries. Statewide or by county.
• MICA (Missouri Information for Community Assessment) Health databases Allows you to select your own variables.
• Child Health USA 2006 Secondary data for more than 50 health status and health care indicators
• Kaiser Family Foundation - Missouri Health data for the state or in comparison with other states

Social Services

• Dept. of Social Services offers statistics by county, Metropolitan area, region, judicial circuit, or for entire state.
• Department of Social Services Annual Reports

Transportation

• Missouri Transportation Profile from the Federal Bureau of Transportation Statistics