This is a listing of a few recommended websites to begin your search on the World Wide Web for statistical data. This is a subject arranged website that points you to primary statistical data. Either raw data, summary data, or both can be extracted. Extraction systems can be interactive web sites, software systems that must be downloaded to the PC and installed there, or both. In some cases, interactive graphing and mapping are available as well.
Some sites allow downloading of full data sets that underlay the extraction system.
Each one carries a variety of social science data sets. Users can find the authoritative information they need without knowing in advance which agency, or agencies, produce the data. These two Document Library websites offer links to online statistical information for the state of Illinois, counties and metropolitan areas in Illinois, Champaign County and local communities. This website is available through the Internet and is password protected. Access this resource from the Government Documents Library Workstations.