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Finding Data & Statistics
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Statistical Databases

Explore Census Data
Data collected by the US Census Bureaus censuses and surveys, including the 2000 and 2010 decennial censuses, the American Community Survey, the Economic Census, and the Population Estimates program
ICPSR
Collection of computer-readable social science data.
Data can be used for both research and instructional activities. Studies are comprised of documentation, data (may include versions ready formatted for SPSS or Stata), and program code. You will need to register from a UO IP address to download data.
OECD iLibrary
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development books, papers, and statistics. Click 'Statistics', top right, to access statistical databases, indicators, and publications.
State statistics
Contains nearly 200 Social Science databases covering all 50 U.S. states and some municipalities.
Roper iPoll
Up-to-date source for US nationwide public opinion.
Social Explorer
Maps and reports based on U.S. Census and other data sources, 1790 to present.
Statistical Abstract of the US
A quick look-up for the most recent statistical tables on the demographics, social, political, and economic conditions of the United States.
UNdata
Portal to statistical data collected from member states by the UN Statistical Division.
World Bank Open Data
Official data from the World Bank tracking more than 575 socio-economic development indicators across more than 220 countries, and 18 regional & income groups. Topics include: Agriculture & Rural Development, Climate Change, Education, Gender, Infrastructure, Trade and Urban Development.

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