Start With: Popular and Highly Used Resources
- U.S. Census: Data portalThe new platform to access data and digital content from the U.S. Census Bureau that replaced American FactFinder. data.census.gov
- Sage Data This link opens in a new windowProvides access to statistical data produced by U.S. Federal agencies, States, private organizations, and major intergovernmental organizations. There are up to 2 billion charts, maps, views, rankings, time series and tables available for use in the Data-Planet repository.
- GoogleUse Google to find statistics and data. It's also helpful in identifying possible sources for the data i.e. who would collect this data and make it available.
Example searches:
organic produce prices
voter turnout data
Use the site filter to narrow to government website (.gov) results:
electoral college data site:.gov
organic produce prices site:.gov - IPUMSProvides census microdata and survey data from around the world integrated across time and space. Microdata allows the user to extract data at the individual response level, allowing for detailed and specific variable analysis
- Statista This link opens in a new windowStatista provides statistical data on many topics including media, business, politics, society, technology and education. Sources include market reports, trade publications, scientific journals, and government databases. Data can be accessed by searching or browsing by industry, topic, country, digital market or infographic. The Global Consumer Survey offers a global perspective on consumption and media usage, covering the offline and online world of the consumer. It is designed to help marketers, planners and product managers understand consumer behavior and consumer interactions with brands.
To access company/corporate data and financials or certain economic data resources, see the Business Data and Statistics guide.
United States
- Bureau of Labor StatisticsProvides data and reports for US economic measures including inflation, prices, pay, benefits, employment, and productivity.
- Census of Agriculture, 1840-PresentStarting in 1997, the agriculture census has been conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). For 1992 and earlier years, the census was conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau or its predecessors.
- CQ Press Voting and Elections Collection This link opens in a new windowA database of elections data, authoritative analyses, concise explanations, and historical materials to help researchers investigate and understand voting and elections in America from 1789-present.
- Data.govSource of open data from the US government. Includes data on agriculture, climate, energy, health, and manufacturing. Also includes some state and local government data.
- FRED - Federal Reserve Economic DataThis site offers a wealth of economic data and information, including daily U.S. interest rates, monetary and business indicators, exchange rates, balance of payments regional economic data, and more. The widely used database FRED is updated regularly and allows 24/7 access to regional and national financial and economic data.
- Historical Statistics of the United StatesUse Historical Statistics of the United States Millenium Edition to find statistics about the United States produced by the United States Census Bureau since 1790 with additions, revisions and analysis by noted social scientists. This edition includes statistics on migration, poverty, nonprofit organizations, slavery and Native Americans. Tables may be searched and downloaded in Excel or other formats, either individually or in large groups. Users may create custom tables and graphs. Citations may also be downloaded in multiple formats.
- Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR)Search and find social science datasets, both publicly and privately collected and published. This includes data sets for US and other countries that cover demographics and census, opinion polls, urban studies, education, economics, geography, legal systems, governments and elections, political behavior and attitudes, health care and other social indicators.
- IPUMSProvides census microdata and survey data from around the world integrated across time and space. Microdata allows the user to extract data at the individual response level, allowing for detailed and specific variable analysis
- National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS)Provides easy access to summary tables and time series of population, housing, agriculture, and economic data, along with GIS-compatible boundary files, for years from 1790 through the present and for all levels of U.S. census geography, including states, counties, tracts, and blocks.
- Panel Survey of Income Dynamics (PSID)Longitudinal household survey data collected since 1968 with data covering employment, income, wealth, expenditures, health, marriage, childbearing, child development, philanthropy, and education.
- ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the U.S. (2013-present) This link opens in a new windowThe Statistical Abstract of the United States database provides enhanced online access to key federal statistical tables covering demographics, economics, and social indicators. The Statistical Abstract, in publication since 1878, is a key starting point for determining the statistical measures used by the United States government. Updated monthly. Access to 2013-present. See Statistical Abstract of the United States for 1878-2012.
- Sage StatsProvides comparable data across all 50 states from U.S. counties, cities, and metropolitan statistical areas across a broad variety of topics that include economy, education, crime, government finance, health, population, religion, social welfare, and transportation.
- SimplyAnalytics This link opens in a new windowCreate custom maps and reports on SimplyAnalytics using extensive data on demographics, consumers, real estate, housing, employment, crime, health, and more. Data includes Nielsen Scarborough local insights and crosstabs, AGS Census, Claritas PRIZM consumer segment, MRI Simmons consumer survey data, consumer expenditures and buying power, as well as public data sources such as the US Census, American Community Survey, FBI uniform crime reports, NOAA climate data, and CDC health data.
Limited to 5 simultaneous users. "Sign in as a guest" if you do not wish to register for a free personal account. A personal account allows you to save your work. - Social Explorer This link opens in a new windowOffers the ability to create customized maps and reports of demographic, housing, and employment patterns throughout the United States using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
- Statista This link opens in a new windowStatista provides statistical data on many topics including media, business, politics, society, technology and education. Sources include market reports, trade publications, scientific journals, and government databases. Data can be accessed by searching or browsing by industry, topic, country, digital market or infographic. The Global Consumer Survey offers a global perspective on consumption and media usage, covering the offline and online world of the consumer. It is designed to help marketers, planners and product managers understand consumer behavior and consumer interactions with brands.
- Statistical Abstract of the United States (1878-2012)The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Use the Abstract as a convenient volume for statistical reference, and as a guide to sources of more information both in print and on the Web. Sources of data include the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and many other Federal agencies and private organizations. Annual reports available through the Census website for 1878-2012. See ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the U.S. for 2013-present.
- Statistical Insight This link opens in a new windowSearch statistical publications from US and state government agencies, international intergovernmental organizations, professional and trade organizations, business organizations, commercial publishers, independent research organizations, and universities.
- Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF)Federal Reserve Board survey with data about family income, net worth, balance sheet components, credit use, and other financial outcomes.
International
- China Data Online This link opens in a new windowFrom the China Data Center at the University of Michigan, this database has current and historical statistics on population and economics at the national, provincial and local level.
- Country Statistical YearbooksResearch guide from University of Wisconsin-Madison linking to 154 country statistical yearbooks
- Cross-National Time-Series Data ArchiveData set comprised of more than 200 years of annual data from 1815 onward for over 200 countries including variables related to domestic conflict, economics, business, transportation, demographics, and others.
- EurostatThe Eurostat website contains a mix of statistical information in PDF pages, pre-defined tables and interactive databases. The coverage varies by topic, but some data goes back at least to 1929. All content is freely available.
- FAOSTATFAOSTAT provides free access to food and agriculture data for over 245 countries and territories and covers all FAO regional groupings
from 1961 to the most recent year available. - ILOSTATProvides comprehensive international data across a wide range of labour-related topics.
- International Data Base (IDB)A source of demographic and socio-economic statistics for 228 countries and areas of the world. The IDB combines data from individual countries with U.S. Census Bureau estimates and projections to provide information from 1950 to 2050.
- International Financial Statistics (IFS) OnlineThe IFS is the standard source of statistics on all aspects of international and domestic finance from more than 200 countries and areas. Topics covered include exchange rates, IMF position, international liquidity, money and banking accounts, interest rates, prices, production, international transactions, government accounts, national accounts, and population. The database contains annual, monthly, and quarterly data going back as far as 1945.
- International Monetary Fund (IMF) dataAccess macroeconomic and financial data including exchange rates, international liquidity, interest rates, prices, production, labor, and GDP.
- OECD iLibrary This link opens in a new windowOECD iLibrary is the online publications portal of the 38-country Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (https://www.oecd.org/about/members-and-partners/). OECD iLibrary contains thousands of e-books, chapters, tables and graphs, papers, articles, summaries, indicators, databases, and podcasts. All content will be Open Access beginning in July 2024. Content is also indexed via Policy Commons.
Coverage: OECD Books, Papers and Statistics, International Energy Agency (IEA) Statistical Databases, & International Trade by Commodity Statistics - UN Commodity Trade Statistics Database This link opens in a new windowUN Comtrade is the largest and most detailed database of international trade data available. It supports research into bilateral trade of individual commodities (e.g. trade of wool between Uraguay and the USA). Commodities are classified according to SITC, the Harmonized System (HS), and Broad Economic Categories (BEC). Data are available annually and monthly from 1962-present. Bulk API access available through library subscription. When creating an account for full access, choose the "Google" option and login with your UMN email address. Detailed instructions on how to create a personal account are available at the following URL: https://uncomtrade.org/docs/premium-subscribers/
- UNdata This link opens in a new windowThis database provides international statistics on all major social and economic subjects.
- UN Monthly Bulletin of Statistics OnlinePresents current economic and social statistics for more than 200 countries and territories of the world.
- World Bank Open DataCentral reference point for tables and maps made available on the Internet by the World Bank. Also includes information on methods, modelling tools and technical assistance for users of World Bank statistics.
- World Development Indicators This link opens in a new windowThe primary World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially-recognized international sources. It presents the most current and accurate global development data available, and includes national, regional and global estimates.
- World Economic Outlook DatabaseThe WEO database from the International Monetary Fund is created during the biannual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercise, which begins in January and June of each year and results in the WEO publication, which is released in May and October. Selected series that are available in the publication are now available on this website at the time of the release of the WEO press version (late April and September). If necessary, these figures will be revised in order to maintain consistency with the published World Economic Outlook. NOTE: GDP and GDP per capita for all countries in current prices from 1970 (where data available) can be viewed from here.
Minnesota State & Local
- Minnesota Historical Election ArchiveThe Minnesota Historical Election Archive is the most complete, searchable online database of Minnesota election results. The Archive compiles nearly 20,000 elections conducted since statehood across 17 federal and state offices.
- Minnesota Labor Market InformationContains comprehensive labor market information for Minnesota, including job vacancies; wages and benefits; employment outlooks; unemployment rates and more.
- Minnesota State Demographic CenterThe main provider of demographic data and analysis for the state of Minnesota, 1900-present.
- The Nation's Report CardPresents key data about each state's student and school population and its NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) testing history and results. The profiles provide easy access to all NAEP data for participating states and links to the most recent state report cards for all available subjects.
- Regional Economic Data Toolkit This link opens in a new windowCreated by the Council for Community and Economic Research, this database includes the following: Cost of Living Index, State Business Incentives Database, State Economic Development Program Expenditures Database, and Diversity Index.
- City of Minneapolis Open Data PortalThe City of Minneapolis seeks to provide increased access to public spatial geographic information systems (GIS) and non-spatial data that is regularly requested by private citizens and businesses. The data sets are shared free of charge and with minimal licensing.
- Minneapolis DataSourceThe source to view and search City of Minneapolis interactive visualizations and dashboards covering topics of public health, community safety, elections, housing, and more.
- Minnesota Data by TopicFind some of the most commonly requested data and resources about Minnesota and Minnesotans arranged by topic.
Public Opinion
- Gallup Analytics This link opens in a new windowGallup Analytics provides trends in public opinion polling, using Gallup US Daily Poll questions and Gallup World Poll questions . Output formats include tables for time-series trends, charts and scatterplots, and maps for individual poll question responses. Questions in the World Poll vary by year and country. Gallup has a tool for identifying questions and when they were asked in a country. The subscription to Gallup Analytics includes mediated access to Gallup poll data for the US Daily Poll and World Poll.
- iPoll (Roper Center for Public Opinion Research) This link opens in a new windowiPOLL is a collection of polling sources from the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research. It includes surveys from 150 polling organizations that include all major news outlets, Gallup polls, and other research institutions. Use these polls to compare public opinion from 1935-present on a range of issues.
- Pew Research CenterA nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world.
- Polling the Nations This link opens in a new windowPolling the Nations is an online database of public opinion polls containing the full text of 700,000+ questions and responses, from 18,000+ surveys and 1,700+ polling organizations, conducted from 1986 through the present in the United States and more than 100 other countries around the world. Limited to 4 simultaneous users.
Finding Decennial Census Volumes
Print Volumes
The Government Publications Library keeps the printed volumes of the Decennial Census from 1790 - present in order by year. Digitized verions of the Decennial Census volumes can also be viewed on the Census website for 1790-2010. Additional resources that can be used to identify which volume you need are listed below.
- Census Schedules MicrofilmMinnesota Historical Society.
- What Shelf is My Book On (Wilson Library)?Use call number and location information to find government documents in Wilson Library.
- What Shelf is My Book On (Magrath Library)?Use call number and location information to find government documents in Magrath Library.
- Find Federal Agency Collections on CampusUse call number and agency information to find government documents collections on campus.
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