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Department of Agriculture
The Census of Agriculture is the leading source of facts and figures about American agriculture. Conducted every five years, the Census provides a detailed picture of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. It is the only source of uniform, comprehensive agricultural data for every state and county in the United States
- Census of AgricultureUSDA landing page for the Ag Census
- USDA Census of Agriculture Historical ArchiveDigital images [PDF] of Ag Census Reports from 1840-2012
- Census of Agriculture Quickstats DatabaseAccess raw data and create customized tables from Ag Census and other survey data back to 1850.
- National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS)Conducts hundreds of surveys every year and prepares reports covering virtually every aspect of U.S. agriculture, providing timely, accurate, and useful statistics in service to U.S. agriculture.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics
- Census of Jails (COJ)The National Jail Census is conducted every 5 years. It collection information on jail population by reason being held, age (juvenile or adult) and sex, maximum sentence that can be served in the facility, available services, type of security available, facility capacity, age, construction and renovation of the facility, employment, and operating expenditures.
- National Jail Census Series [ICPSR]Provides raw National Jail Census data back to 1970.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wagesa quarterly count of employment and wages reported by employers covering 98 percent of U.S. jobs, available at the county, MSA, state, and national levels by industry.
- Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalitiespublished annually; in PDF.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics
- Census Transportation Planning Package (CTPP)a rich source of information on commute characteristics and socio-economic data from Census 2000.
- National Census of Ferry Operators (NCFO)information regarding ferry systems including routes, vessels, passengers and vehicles carried, funding sources and other information.