Key Data Resources
Please be aware that remote access to several of these resources is available for current NU affiliates only.
- ICPSR (Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (NU users)ICPSR is a membership based, non-profit data archive located at the University of Michigan. Access to datasets and related studies on a wide variety of topics.
- SimplyAnalytics This link opens in a new windowThis mapping application enables users to develop interactive thematic maps and reports using thousands of demographic, business, health, crime, and marketing data variables including Mediamark and Simmons Consumer Data. Data from 2000 onwards.
- StatistaA number of Statista tables and charts use data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Good source for graphic representation of data.
Social Science Statistics
Try the Social Science Statistics Guide if you need charts, graphs, and numbers!
Statistical Compendia
- Economic Report of the President1995 to present.
- Statistical Abstract of the United States2013 and 2014 Statistical Abstract available in print. Check with the Research Assistance Desk on Snell, Level 1.
Additional Statistical Resources
- Historical Census BrowserSelected data at the state and county level from 1790 to 1960.