What is Social Explorer?
Social Explorer is an online tool that allows you to explore and visualize a variety of demographic, health, and economic data in geographical and table formats. It is primarily known for its ability to allow users to quickly and easily access United States Census and American Community Survey data but also includes datasets from the FBI, Eurostat, the World Bank, the Canadian Census, and others.
How do I access Social Explorer?
GSU students, staff, and faculty can access Social Explorer Professional by creating an account with their GSU email address.
Social Explorer's Guide to accessing their Professional Plan through your institution.
How do I use Social Explorer?
There are multiple ways you can learn how to use Social Explorer:
Social Work 7100: Foundations of Community Partnerships - Prof. Brooks
Social Work 7100: Foundations of Community Partnerships - Prof. Strickland
The library's Research Data Services Team currently offers Social Explorer workshops at the Atlanta campus. Check the Research Data Services calendar or the University Library calendar to register for upcoming library workshops.
Social Explorer Recorded Workshop