Detailed institution-level data on higher education from the National Center for Education Statistics. Covers enrollments, faculty and staff, finances, and other topics. Data is available through the "IPEDS Peer Analysis System" and/or as zipped files. Consult a reference librarian if you need assistance.
U.S. Census Bureau data bank containing demographic data for all countries of the world.
Statistics, news and publications from the International Energy Agency
Cross-national, collaborative program offers survey data intended for international comparisons on issues including the environment, religion, national identity, the family and changing gender roles. Includes more than 40 countries. Collaborates with the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago for U.S. data. Offers raw data and basic support materials free of charge.
Current and historical caseload data for the U.S. Courts of Appeals, the U.S. District Courts, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts. Includes numbers of civil and criminal cases filed.
From the Annie E. Casey Foundation, this site publishes data on the condition of children and families in the U.S., on the community, city, state, and national levels. Contains over one hundred indicators of child well-being, including economic status, health, safety, and risk factors.
Database of information on members of Congress and staff that offers information such as biographies, contact details, legislative issues covered, participation in committees and caucuses, planned town halls and more. Includes disclosure information for foreign gifts, travel, and lobbying activities.
The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission's site for statistics, charts, and interactive maps broken down by themes such as Economy, Education, House, and more.
Major League Baseball salaries based on players on opening day rosters and disabled lists and suspended list. From USA Today.
Interactive tool for mapping data related to education, in topic areas such as assessment, employment, demographics, and social (e.g. household makeup, citizenship, etc.). From the National Center for Education Statistics.