Research Guides
GEOG 315: Explanation & Understanding in Geography - Spring 2024: Data
US & International Data Sources
- PolicyMap This link opens in a new window
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Online mapping with data on demographics, real estate, health, jobs and more in communities across the United States - Sage Data This link opens in a new window
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Social-science data and statistics from a variety of sources. - 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. - Explore Census Data This link opens in a new windowCensus and survey data about the United States, Puerto Rico and the Island Areas.
- US Census BureauSite for the U.S. census Bureau
- Data.govProvides descriptions, access information, and leveraging tools for government datasets
- World Bank IndicatorsStatistical data source from the World Bank
- UN DataIncludes UN statistical databases in diverse disciplines.
- Geography Research GuideComprehensive list of data resources for geography
Local Data Sources
Additional Data Starting Points
- UW Government Publications Statistical Data PageFind data from intergovernmental organization and the US federal goverment
- Data Research GuideProvides links to useful physical and virtual resources for finding, analyzing, visualizing and managing data