American FactFinder

From the US Census Bureau: population, housing, economic, and geographic data

California Statistical Abstract

"This is the 47th edition of the California Statistical Abstract, a compilation of data on social, economic, and physical aspects of the State." From the California Department of Finance, Economic Research Unit."

California's PostSecondary Education Commission

Extensive data on California education institutions, students and related statistics.

FedStats

"Provides access to statistical information produced by the Federal Government without having to know in advance which Federal agency produces which particular statistic. Topics covered include economic and population trends, crime, education, health care, aviation safety, energy use, farm production and more."

NationMaster

"NationMaster is a vast compilation of data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, UN, and OECD.... A one-stop resource for country statistics on everything from soldiers to wall plug voltages."

STAT-USA/Internet

"STAT-USA/Internet, a service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is a single point of access to authoritative business, trade, and economic information from across the Federal Government."