LibGuides: Social Work Research: Census and Statistical Data

Census and Statistical Datasets

Census Data
A searchable database for population, housing, economic, and geographic data.
Federal Government and Statistical Agencies
Provides access to statistics collected from several agencies in the U.S. Federal Government.
IPUMS: Integrated Public Use Microdata Series
U.S. census microdata for social and economic research.

ChildStats.gov
A working group of 22 Federal agencies; collects, analyzes and reports data on conditions and trends in issues related to child and family well-being.
Kids Count Data Center
Hundreds of measures of child well-being by state. From the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Research department of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
North American Transportation Statistics Database
Presents information on transportation and transportation-related activities among Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Highway safety statistics.

Minnesota State Demographic Center
The main provider of demographic data and analysis for the state of Minnesota. The SDC assists with locating and understanding demographic data.
Minnesota Compass
Data on who lives in MN, where, and quality of life

CityData.com- Minneapolis
CityData.com- St. Paul
MN Compass- Mpls-St. Paul Neighborhoods
Metropolitan Council Data + Maps
Includes access to data on construction, economy, housing, population, transportation, employment, land use, etc.

Census of Population and Housing
Provides data on population and housing from the most recent census to 1790. From the U.S. Census Bureau.
Census and American Community Survey Data
Search by state or metropolitan area. From the U.S. Dept of Housing and Urban Development.
(Or should this link be used so there's some context?:
http://www.census.gov/acs/www/)

Minnesota Department of Education - Data Center
Data and reports published by the MN Department of Education on things like school districts, students, teachers and school finances.
Minnesota Early Childhood Data System
Combines data collected by the state departments of Education, Human Services, and Health into one online, interactive database.
Minnesota Statewide Longitudinal Education Data System (SLEDS)
Matches student data from pre-kindergarten through completion of post-secondary education and into the workforce.

OECD: Education GPS
Explore the OCED's reports or draw from a wide variety of education indicators and data to construct your own customized country reports highlighting the facts, developments and outcomes of your choice.
UNESCO: Data for the Sustainable Development Goals (Literacy & Education)
World Bank Education Statistics

MN Dept of Health Center for Health Statistics
MN Public Health Data Access
Access to Minnesota Public Health data, helpfully sorted by topic with easy-to-use menus.
Substance Use in MN
Minnesota State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup