Data, Statistics, and Polls
Use the links below to navigate this page. For additional resources, please see the Social Science Statistics and Data Guide.
Research Data Services
After you've located your datasets or statistics, you may want to consult one of the specialists in our Research Data Services unit for further assistance with services ranging from data visualization to text mining. The links below lead to Guides with information about staff, key resources, and services.
Key Data Resources
For additional data sources, check the Social Science Data and Statistics Guide.
- ICPSRICPSR is a membership based, non-profit data archive located at the University of Michigan; it is one of the world's largest social science archives. Access to datasets and related studies on a wide variety of topics. NU students may set up a myData account to download datasets and supporting documentation.
- Bureau of the CensusSee especially Data.Census.gov.
- PolicyMap This link opens in a new windowPolicyMap is a mapping tool for accessing data on demographics, real estate, health, jobs, and more. Supports research about communities across the U.S.
- SimplyAnalytics This link opens in a new windowA mapping and data visualization application including demographic data from the US Census dating back to 1980, the American Community Survey (ACS), consumer spending data from the Consumer Expenditure Survey (CEX), CDC PLACES health data, and D&B's Points-of-Interest business directory. Additionally, users have access to the MRI-SimmonsLOCAL consumer behavior dataset, which includes data on over 8,000 brands, 450 categories and detailed lifestyle data. This resource is limited to 2 users at a time. Registration is required to save work between sessions.
- Social Explorer This link opens in a new windowGeographic resource that brings together a vast and growing amount of quantitative data with an intuitive visual interface to make demographic research, the analysis of social trends, and comparison of neighborhoods, communities, counties, and other areas accessible and interactive. Access is limited to 5 users at a time.
- UN DataThis site provides access to 35 UN databases, covering a broad range of data from crime to industry to demographics. Offers links to statistical portals of the world's nations.
- UNESCO Data CentreOffers tools to create tables, graphs, and maps.
Key Statistical Resources
- Statista This link opens in a new windowCovers a broad range of topics and, as such, is an excellent first place to look for statistics. Provides infographics, charts, and statistical reports.
For additional statistical resources, check the Social Science Data and Statistics Guide.
Polling/Public Opinion
For additional polling resources, particularly international sources, check the Social Science Data and Statistics Guide.
- Eurobarometer (European Commission)Issues polling 1973 to present.
Need more help?
Please e-mail Roxanne Palmatier, library contact for International Affairs and Global Studies .