Economics (ECON): Websites for Economic Data

The Internet provides access to a variety of information, but not all of it is accurate, reliable, current or unbiased. The websites listed on this page are maintained by reputable organizations and contain trustworthy information.

Government Agencies

• Bureau of Economic Analysis
• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Economics & Statistics Administration
• U.S. Census Bureau

Professional Organizations

• American Economic Association
• National Economic Association
• World Economics Association

Think Tanks & Other Organizations

• Brookings Institution -- "U.S. Economy" page
• Economic Policy Institute
• Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) -- Searchable database operated by the Federal Reserve Banks
• Pew Research Center -- "Economy & Work" page
• RAND Corporation -- "Labor & Population" page

Pennsylvania State Data Center website

Pennsylvania State Data Center publications:

• "Pennsylvania Facts 2022"
• "2022 Detailed Population Estimates"

Pennsylvania Center for Workforce Information & Analysis website:

• Employment profiles for Northampton County and Monroe County
• Lists of top 50 employers and industries in Northampton County and Monroe County

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – Pennsylvania page

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publication "Pennsylvania’s Economy at a Glance"

U.S. Census Bureau – Demographic data for Pennsylvania, Northampton County and Monroe County

U.S. Department of Agriculture publication: "Agricultural Statistics Annual Bulletin: Pennsylvania"

U.S. Department of Commerce website

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is part of the Department of Commerce. They collect data on a wide variety of economic topics, including foreign trade and investment; our gross domestic product; consumer income and spending; employment; and inflation. To locate statistics about a particular industry, go to the "Industry Facts" page and select a sector of the economy from the drop-down menu.