Data on the Media
- Pew Research Center: News Habits and MediaSpecial reports on the media in the United States and globally, datasets available for download with (free) registration
Comprehensive
- Statista This link opens in a new windowBrings together data and graphs on every imaginable topic from business to government, surveys, sports, and scientific topics. Easy to use, exportable charts and data, recommended citations.
- Sage Data This link opens in a new windowSage Data is a collection of U.S. and international datasets sourced from governmental, commercial, and private organizations. Sage Data allows you to search and browse millions of datasets, compare and contrast variables of interest, and create customized exportable charts and tables. Includes the Claritas Consumer Profiles dataset.
Greater Boston
- Boston Indicators Project (Boston Foundation)Topic areas include: health, energy, housing, the environment, public safety, the economy, transportation, technology, civil vitality, education, and culture and the arts.
National and International
- Center on Budget and Policy PrioritiesFounded in 1981 to analyze federal budget priorities, with an emphasis on the impact of various budget choices on low-income Americans.Multimedia and research reports on climate change, social security, health, state budget and tax.
- Data USAData visualization for a wide range of public data with emphasis on employment end education across industries and geographies. Rich in demographic info, breaking down by state, county and city.
- Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970Part 1. This is a replica of the classic volume published for the U.S. Bicentennial. The introductory text for each section provides valuable information about the history and subsequent development of statistical series and publications.
- Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970Part 2. This is a replica of the classic volume published for the U.S. Bicentennial. The introductory text for each section provides valuable information about the history and subsequent development of statistical series and publications.
- Statistical Abstract of the United StatesThis classic reference has been published since 1878; volumes from 1878 to 2012 are available at this link. In late 2012, publication of Statistical Abstract was transferred to the private sector.
- Social Progress IndexMeasures of national progress--how does the US "measure up" to other countries in the world in terms of meeting basic human needs, wellbeing and opportunity?