Statistics can be a key component to prove a point or to understand a topic. Below are some resources that may be of interest to you.

Statistical Abstract of the United States

Statistics - Reference Sources

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Search the Statistical Abstract of the United States for a statistical table that may be of interest to you. The interest may be personal or professional - there are a lot of interesting variables to study in this title. The Abstract only has tables, but many of the sources have URL links to take you to full-reports which might give additional insights into a topic or theme.