Income Distribution Data Sources for Statistical Analyses

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The discussion focuses on identifying reliable sources for raw income and employment data suitable for statistical analyses. Key sources mentioned include the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the United States Census Bureau, both of which provide data in table form for practical use. The user emphasizes the need for raw data rather than graphical representations or percentages, ensuring that the information can be effectively utilized for analysis. This thread aims to compile a comprehensive list of such data sources for future reference.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of statistical analysis methodologies
  • Familiarity with data formats, specifically tabular data
  • Knowledge of data sourcing and validation techniques
  • Basic proficiency in using government data portals
NEXT STEPS
  • Research additional data sources such as the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
  • Explore the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) for income-related educational data
  • Learn about data cleaning techniques for raw income datasets
  • Investigate the use of R or Python for statistical analysis of income data
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for statisticians, data analysts, economists, and researchers seeking reliable income distribution data for comprehensive statistical analyses.

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Hello all!

I'm hoping you will be able to direct me to sources of raw income1 / employment data. Hopefully this thread can be a help to others who have similar needs in the future, as well.

(I did a quick search for a similar thread and didn't find anything - please correct me if I'm wrong.)

Here are the sources I have so far. I welcome your comments and any sources you would recommend.
  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/data/
  2. United States Census Bureau: http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/income/data/earnings/
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Note 1: Although it was not the intent of my first sentence, I would welcome any direction to sources of raw income. :)
 
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What do you mean by the term "raw income"?
 
I mean data that is in table form, rather than just a graph or a set of percentages. That way one can actually use the data.
 

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