Disabilities and Employment

A data table published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics displaying the employment status of the civilian population by sex, age, and disability status, not seasonally adjusted. Contains the most recent statistics comparing disabled and non-disabled worker populations. Updated monthly.

While the link above offers only the most recent disability employment data from the BLS, here you can select options to see the monthly data on this topic from as early as 2008.

Cornell University's Disability Statistics provides a set of well-documented disability statistics and rehabilitation data sources in a user-friendly and accessible manner to facilitate evidence-based advocacy, decision-making and research. Use the interactive search tool on the front page to find state-specific data relating to disabilities and employment.

This webpage, authored by the Council of Disability Awareness, contains talking points on statistics regarding disabilities and the chances of becoming disabled in the United States, with citations.

A list of publications by Cornell University's Employment and Disability Institute that provide and/or analyze statistics relating to disabilities and employment in the United States.

Portal to statistics collected and disseminated by over 100 U.S. government agencies.

The major source for U.S. population and housing statistics, derived from the decennial population census and more current surveys. U.S. business and industry are profiled by the economic census, taken every 5 years. See below for links to specific areas of the census.

State employment and labor statistics, state laws, career information.