GSU Library Research Guides: Data Literacy: An Introduction: Statistical Sources

Databases

Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new window
A well-known and highly-valued statistical reference providing a comprehensive collection of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States.
Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
This database provides access to current and historical census data (back to 1790), demographic information, and interactive demographic maps that can be queried and manipulated.
Historical Statistics of the United States This link opens in a new window
Historical United States data on migration, health, crime, climate and the environment, religion, economics, and more.
Roper iPoll This link opens in a new window
Provides U.S. public opinion poll data through a full-text retrieval system organized at the question level
ICPSR (Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research) This link opens in a new window
ICPSR is research science data on topics from social media, politics, to GIS & more. By providing this data ICPSR seeks to advance and expand social and behavioral research.
ICSPR LibGuide

Data.gov
Data.gov is the United States government's open data website. It provides access to datasets published by agencies across the federal government. Data.gov is intended to provide access to government open data to the public, achieve agency missions, drive innovation, fuel economic activity, and uphold the ideals of an open and transparent government.
USA.gov
A-Z index of U.S. government departments and agencies

Google Trends
Google Trends – allows you to examine and collect data on trending news stories around the world. It is an extremely useful data collection method when it comes to creating a marketing or SEO strategy.
Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. We do not take policy positions.

World Bank Open Data
World Bank Open Data offer free and open access to global development data. Datasets provide population demographics and a vast number of economic indicators from across the world.
The United Nations Statistics Division
The United Nations Statistics Division is committed to the advancement of the global statistical system. We compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries' efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. We facilitate the coordination of international statistical activities and support the functioning of the United Nations Statistical Commission as the apex entity of the global statistical system.
UNICEF: Country Statistics
Economic and social statistics on the countries and territories of the world, with particular reference to children’s well-being.

UNdata This link opens in a new window
A free resource providing access to over 60 million data points covering agriculture, crime, education, employment, energy, environment, health, human development, industry, populations, refugees, tourism, trade, and more.