Social Science Data Resources
A guide for ASU Faculty, researchers, students, and community Social Sciences Data resources.
Social Sciences Librarian
Social Sciences Librarian
Finding social science statistics
Need statistics on demographics, public opinion, economic indicators, or social trends? This collection includes key resources for locating aggregated statistics and statistical tables across a wide range of social science topics. These sources are ideal when you need summary statistics, trend data, or comparative figures rather than raw datasets. From U.S. Census data and historical statistical abstracts to international statistics and public opinion trends, these resources provide ready-to-use statistical information for research, presentations, and reports.
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Data.Census.GovThe official platform for accessing U.S. Census Bureau data and digital content. Data.census.gov simplifies access to demographic, economic, and geographic statistics from the decennial census, American Community Survey, Economic Census, and other Census Bureau programs. Create custom tables and download data at various geographic levels.
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Roper Center For Public Opinion Research (iPoll)iPoll offers comprehensive access to U.S. public opinion data with nearly 500,000 survey questions from national polls. Search at the question level to find specific public opinion trends, or download complete datasets for statistical analysis. This resource is essential for studying American public attitudes and opinions over time.
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Social ExplorerVisualize and analyze U.S. demographic data from 1790 to the present with interactive maps and reports. Social Explorer provides census data at multiple geographic levels (neighborhoods, census tracts, counties, states) and includes tools to track demographic change over time. Export maps and data visualizations for presentations and research.
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Statistical Abstract of the United States (Historical)Access historical editions of the Statistical Abstract, published annually by the federal government from 1878 to 2012. These digitized editions provide statistical snapshots of American social, political, and economic conditions across more than a century, making them invaluable for historical research and longitudinal studies.
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Statistical Abstracts of the United States (ProQuest)ProQuest's Statistical Abstract provides the most comprehensive collection of statistics on U.S. social, political, and economic conditions. This enhanced version includes the complete historical archive plus advanced search features, data visualization tools, and export options for research and analysis.
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Statistical InsightSearch across multiple statistical indexes including the American Statistics Index (ASI), Statistical Reference Index (SRI), and Index to International Statistics (IIS). ProQuest Statistical Insight provides abstracts, indexes, and full-text access to statistical publications from federal and state governments, international organizations, associations, and private research organizations.
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UNDataAccess comprehensive international statistics from the United Nations Statistics Division through a single search interface. UNData aggregates data from multiple UN databases covering agriculture, crime, education, employment, energy, environment, health, population, trade, tourism, and the Sustainable Development Goals indicators. Compare statistics across countries and time periods.