Databases
- SimplyAnalyticsA a web-based mapping application that lets users create professional-quality thematic maps and reports using powerful demographic, business, and marketing variables.
- StatistaSearch the world of data and facts from thousands of sources.
- Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new window
A compilation of social, political and economic statistics, focused on national data, but some tables cover regions, states, cities, and comparative international statistics. Divided into sections such as Population, Health and Nutrition, Education, Foreign Commerce and Aid, Prices, etc. Tables identify source of data and can be downloaded in .xls or .pdf format.
- Statistical Insight This link opens in a new window
Provides access to statistical information produced by U.S. federal agencies, states, private organizations, and major intergovernmental organizations. Offers perspectives and insight on national trends and implications combined with filtering capability. Whether tables, statistical reports, publication abstracts, or datasets, results are ranked by relevance.
- Roper iPOLL This link opens in a new window
A collection of public opinion poll data with results (1935 - present). Contains questions and datasets from U.S. and international polling firms. Surveys cover topics such as social issues, politics, pop culture, international affairs, science, the environment, etc. When available, results charts, demographic crosstabs & full datasets are provided for download.
Online Resources
- U.S. Census BureauThe Census Bureau collects statistical data on many facets of American life (the people, communities, businesses of the United States).
- Bureau of Justice StatisticsProvides information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
- Uniform Crime ReportsStatistics on murder, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft. Special sections on number of arrests, hate crime, police officers killed and assaulted. Compiled by the FBI from thousands of local police departments.
- Pew Research CenterIs a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world.
- Institute for Research on PovertyA university-based center for research into the causes and consequences of poverty and social inequality in the United States. It is nonprofit and nonpartisan.