Map it with Social Explorer
Watch a video on Getting Started in Social Explorer, using US Census and American Community Survey data.
- Social Explorer 1790+ This link opens in a new windowEasy access to demographic information about the U.S. Off-campus users: first click in upper right corner - Professional Edition provided by Smith College - and create a personal account for full functionality.
Data & Statistics Resources
- Data.Census.Gov This link opens in a new windowPopulation, housing, economic and geographic data from the United States Census Bureau (formerly American Factfinder).
- Explore Census Data: Advanced SearchAdd specific geography, years, a topic, and include ACS for the American Community Survey.
- Census Bureau: TopicsSelect a topic to locate data by theme
- Statistical Abstract of the United States [U.S. Census Bureau] 1878-2012 This link opens in a new windowThe National Data Book, containing a collection of statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States and selected international data. Continued by ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States.
- Statistical Abstract of the United States [ProQuest] 2013+ This link opens in a new windowA collection of statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States and selected international data. Continues Census Bureau title.
- Migration Policy Institute - Immigration Data HubCurrent immigration statistics, maps, and trends for the United States and other countries.
- Population Reference Bureau - U.S. Data Demographers in PRB’s U.S. Programs have selected key U.S. indicators that can be viewed in map, tabular, and trend chart formats, by state and county. Use the indicator selection button above to select from the available indicators.
- Sage Data (formerly Data Planet) This link opens in a new windowProvides access to statistical data produced by U.S. Federal agencies, states, private organizations, and major intergovernmental organizations. Browse contents; search topics & variables; view data in side-by-side tables & charts. Includes interactive maps, trends & rankings. Export results to Excel, XML, etc.
- CIA World FactbookStatistics on each country's demographics, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues, plus map.
- Europa World Plus This link opens in a new windowCovers the government and economy of 250+ countries & territories, with directory information and statistical tables. Online version of Europa World Year Book and the regional surveys.
- International Statistical AgenciesA directory of International Statistical Agencies. Compiled by the US Census Bureau.
- Migration Policy Institute - Immigration Data HubCurrent immigration statistics, maps, and trends for the United States and other countries.
- OECD StatisticsEasy access:
*By keyword using “search”
*By theme in the left-hand menu
*By accessing your saved queries under “browse queries”
*By country via the selection of key indicators in Country statistical profiles - Population Reference Bureau - International Data Offers the latest population, health, and environment indicators for more than 200 countries and territories,
- UN Data [United Nations]Access 33 UN Databases through a single web portal.
- U.S. Census Bureau - International Programs DataInternational demographic information compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau.
- World Bank Data Catalog 1960+ This link opens in a new windowIncludes World Development Indicators, Global Development Finance, Africa Development Indicators, Global Economic Monitor, Education Statistics, etc. Offers over 2,000 indicators, including hundreds that go back to 1960.