Research Guides
Geography: Data
Welcome to the research guide for Geography, a starting point for finding journal articles, books, data and more!
Starting Points for Finding Data
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Online mapping with data on demographics, real estate, health, jobs and more in communities across the United States - Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
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Maps and reports based on U.S. Census and other data sources, 1790 to present. - SimplyAnalytics This link opens in a new window
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Create maps and tables of demographic, business, and marketing variables. (Formerly known as SimplyMap.) - Sage Data This link opens in a new window
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Interactive database allows you to create tables, maps, and figures from a variety of licensed and public data sources. International, U.S., and state/local data. - Explore Census Data This link opens in a new windowCensus and survey data about the United States, Puerto Rico and the Island Areas.
- 2010 City of Seattle Census DataData from the Census Bureau. Includes maps and demographics.
- Statistical Data and International ClassificationTop international statistics sites from the United Nations, World Bank & OECD
Geospatial Data
- Geospatial Data Resources: GIS Data WebsitesFind local, national & international GIS data
- Washington State Geospatial Data Archive (WAGDA)Start here to find geospatial data layers for Seattle, King County & Washington
Data Sources: International
- World Development IndicatorsData from the World Bank. Indicators include: agricultural development, economic policy, education, health & more
- UN DataThe United Nations data retrieval system.
- National Statistical AgenciesLinks to the central statistical agencies for countries around the world.
- CIA World FactbookInformation on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 266 world entities.
- ImportGeniusUS Customs database & intelligence research tool providing detailed commodity chain research information.
- World Bank e-LibrarySearchable library of e-Books from the World Bank. Includes literature on development, agriculture, health, and more.