Your argument may need statistics for emphasis and to help make your case. The following sources are good starting points.
http://factfinder2.census.gov
The Census Bureau's data delivery system for the Decennial Census, 1990-2000; the American Community Survey, 2000-2007; and the Economic Census. Decennial census data on race, sex, household relationship, group quarters, and owner v. renter occupied housing units is available from American FactFinder for all geographic levels: nation, state, MSA, county, place, MCD, tract, block group, block, three-digit zip, five digit-zip, and Congressional District. Socioeconomic data (sample data) is available for all but block geographic levels.
Florida Statistical Abstract
Main Library ARC General Collection HA 311 .F55 (1993-2011)
Provides a comprehensive collection of statistics on social, political, and economic data of the state.
A database that enables users to develop interactive thematic maps and reports using thousands of demographic, business, and marketing data variables. Create a SimplyMap account if you wish to save your work access other user account features, or click "Create Temporary Account" to use the service without registering.
From the database: "...an online research tool designed to provide quick and easy access to current and historical census data and demographic information. The easy-to-use web interface lets users create maps and reports to better illustrate, analyze and understand demography and social change."
★ Statistical Abstract of the United States
Main Library Ready Reference HA 202 [year]
The first place to check for statistics on the United States. Updated annually, it lists social, political, economic, and demographic data.
An online database that provides over 30,000 statistical tables on various United States and international statistics. Includes social, political, and economic data. Includes the online equivalent of the following print indexes:
- ASI: American Statistics Index
Statistics from all branches and agencies of the federal government.
- IIS: Index to International Statistics
Statistics from international intergovernmental organizations such as the United Nations, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the European Union, the International Monetary Fund and many others.
- SRI: Statistical Reference Index (SRI)
Statistics from state government agencies, private organizations, consumer and trade publications, business organizations, independent research organizations, and university research centers.
Statistics Sources
Main Library Reference HA 36 .S84
Subtitle: "A Subject Guide to Data on industrial, Business, Social, Educational, Financial, and Other Topics for the United States and Internationally." Arranged by alphabetic subject list; sources of statistical information are arranged alphabetically by issuing organization within each subject category. Two appendixes: "Source Publications" and "Sources of Nonpublished Statistical Data."