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Maryland State Government

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Industry, Business and Economic Statistics
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Maryland General Assembly
Maryland Government at a Glance
Population and Social Statistics
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Census and Government Statistics
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Maryland and Its Counties
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2010 Census Activities in Maryland (local interest)
by Maryland State Data Center
The decennial census day is right around the corner on April 1, 2010. The census is the basis for congressional, state and local political reapportionment and redistricting based on one-person one vote.

American Community Survey: Maryland (local interest)
by Maryland State Data Center
An ongoing survey by the Bureau that provides data every year. It is designed to provide communities with a fresh look at how they are changing between the decennial censuses. Its questionnaire will replace the decennial long form in future censuses.

Find current estimates ( 2007 ) on Maryland and any Maryland jurisdiction with a population over 65,000. In December 2008, the Bureau will provide  three-year estimates based on data collected from 2005 to 2007 and will include all geographic areas with populations of 20,000 or more.

American FactFinder
provided by the United States Census Bureau
Main gateway to United States, state, county, city, census tract and block level figures from the 1990 and 2000 Census of Population and Housing, the latest Economic Census, and the American Community Survey which estimates how communities are changing annually.

Census 2000 Data for the State of Maryland (local interest)
Presents highlights, tables, and a few maps of the 2000 Census for Maryland and its counties. Also provides links to other available data.

Census Tract Street Locator
by United States Census Bureau
Census tracts are usually the smallest geographical area you need for finding statistics about your neighborhood. Enter a street address and find out the census tract for that address.

Maryland Census Quiz (local interest)
Play the Census Numbers Game and learn interesting census facts, test your knowledge of Maryland's population growth, and find past census totals (1790-2000) for the state of Maryland and all Maryland counties.

Maryland State Data Center (local interest)
A major site for current population, social and economic figures for our state, its counties and local governments. Includes historical figures as well as estimates and projections.

Road to Maryland's Census 2000 Game (local interest)
Test your knowledge about Maryland's growth and view past Maryland and county census totals (1790-1990). Scroll to bottom of page.

State Facts for Students: Maryland (local interest)
by the United States Census Bureau
A site for quick and easy numbers about our state for young students.

Statistical Abstract of the United States
by United States Bureau of Census
This online version is a comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States as well as the states. Find the most recent annual edition and historical abstracts compiled throughout the decades with data back to colonial times.

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Industry, Business and Economic Statistics

County and Zip Code Business Patterns (local interest)
by United States Census Bureau
Provides data on the total number of establishments, mid-March employment, first quarter and annual payroll, and number of establishments for nine employment-size classes by industry for each state and county in the United States and the District of Columbia.

Maryland Brief Economic Facts [PDF] (local interest)
by Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development
A look at current numbers and facts about transportation, weekly wage rates, climate, major employers, available employees, recreational resources,  and more information of interest to businesses and others wanting to locate in Maryland.

Maryland Career and Workforce Information (local interest)
by Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Employment and unemployment, wages, industry profiles, labor force and employer figures.

Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (local interest)
Data on state demographics, the business community, workforce , transportation, utilities, taxes, education, and quality of life. Includes market profiles, business incubators, and business services.

Maryland Economy At A Glance (local interest)
by the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics
Maryland's labor force, employment and unemployment, and layoff statistics. Some figures from 1978 to present.

Maryland State Data Center (local interest)
A major site for current population, social and economic figures for our state, its counties and local governments. Includes historical and future figures.

Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation ( S D A T ) (local interest)
Maryland's largest source of real estate data, home sale prices, and more.

Quarterly Workforce Indicators ( Q W I )
by the United States Census Bureau
Covers the local economy - where jobs are, for what kind of workers, how much workers can expect to make and employers expect to pay them. This set of economic indicators -- including employment, job creation, wages, and worker turnover -- can be queried by different levels of geography -- state, county, metro, and workforce investment area -- as well as by detailed industry, gender, and age of workers. Take a look at the Community Economic Development (CED) HotReport for an individual county.

StateMaster.com
"A handy way to graphically compare states. Data compiled from various primary sources such as the United States Census Bureau, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the National Center for Educational Statistics."

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Maryland General Assembly

Delegates and Senators to the Maryland General Assembly (local interest)
page created by Baltimore County Public Library

Maryland General Assembly (local interest)
from the Maryland State Archives
A brief description of the Maryland Legislative Branch, including an organization chart, terms of office and requirements to hold office, with links to budget, functions and powers of the Assembly, legislative powers and descriptions of committees, and more.

Maryland General Assembly Home Page (local interest)
Offers budget information, hearing schedule, legislation, and more.

Who are your elected officials? (local interest)
Would you like to know who represents you in the Maryland General Assembly and United States Congress? To find out, just enter your home address in the form.

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Maryland Government at a Glance

Current Government Officials and Executive Departments (local interest)
page created by Baltimore County Public Library
Names, addresses, phone numbers, and more.

Law InfoCenter (local interest)
by Baltimore County Public Library
Find local, state, and national codes, laws, and regulations and facts about our courts.

Maryland At A Glance (local interest)
by the Maryland State Archives
Links to brief information about our state - government, agriculture, environment, statistics, geography, symbols, and more!

Maryland County Information (local interest)
by the Maryland State Archives
Basic information about each county in Maryland.

Maryland.gov (local interest)
The official web site of the State of Maryland.

Maryland Government and Law (local interest)
from Sailor, Maryland's Public Information Network
Links to many sites about our state.

Maryland Kids Page (local interest)
by the Office of the Maryland Secretary of State
Basic facts about Maryland for students.

Maryland Manual On-line (local interest)
published by the Maryland State Archives
The Manual is updated daily. If you have questions about Maryland government, Search the Manual This Maryland government reference book provides biographies, organizational charts, budget sheets, descriptions of the role of agencies and eligibility requirements for elected and appointed officials, and contact information for the people and agencies that operate Maryland's state government.

Maryland State Government (local interest)
from the Maryland State Archives
A brief explanation of the three branches of State government - executive, legislative (Maryland General Assembly), and judicial. Provides organization charts, the basic structure and the functions of each.

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Population and Social Statistics

Data Profile 2003 for Maryland and Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George's Counties (local interest)
The 2003 American Community Survey for Maryland and a few Maryland counties is limited to the household population and excludes the population living in institutions, college dormitories, and other group quarters. It includes the most current figures on age, race, education, employment, commute time, and housing of each county's residents and other social, economic, and housing facts as well.

Maryland Department of Human Resources Fact Pact (local interest)
Do you need Maryland's child support caseload? Figures on other social and community service programs? The top employment industries in a county? Maryland poverty statistics? The number of children receiving child care subsidies? and more. The Fact Pact offers a snapshot of the State and its 24 counties.

Maryland Higher Education Commission - Statistical Information (local interest)
Trends in postsecondary enrollment, degrees awarded, graduation rates, and more.

Maryland Office for New Americans or MONA (local interest)
Maryland's foreign-born and refugee population statistics.

Maryland Quick Facts (local interest)
from the United States Census Bureau
Quick numbers about our state and other counties, including estimates of their current population.

Maryland State Data Center (local interest)
A major site for current population, social and economic figures for our state, its counties and local governments. Includes historical and future figures.

Maryland Vital Statistics (local interest)
Birth, death, infant deaths, marriage and divorce, and AIDS statistics for the state and counties.

StateMaster.com
"A central data source and a handy way to graphically compare states. Data compiled from various primary sources such as the United States Census Bureau, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the National Center for Educational Statistics"

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