Sociology
Selected resources for research in sociology and allied fields.
- Getting Started
- Reference and Background
- Journal Articles
- Books
- Data & Statistics
- Research Methods
- Historical Sociology & News Sources
- Video Resources
- Citing Your Sources
- What's New in Sociology
- Writing and Literature Research Guides
Related Guides
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Finding StatisticsGeneral introduction to statistics sources, mainly from governmental entities (U.S., international, state, and local).
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Finding DataStrategies and resources for finding data across the social sciences, including opinion surveys.
U-M Library Services
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Stephen S. Clark Library for Maps, Government Information and Data ServicesSpecialized assistance with government statistics, numeric data, geospatial data and GIS, and data visualization
Social Science Data Archive
Data sets for secondary analysis (using statistical software, e.g., SPSS)
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ICPSR (Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research) Data ArchiveArchive of computerized, numeric social science data, including demography, economics, health care, politics, social behavior, and more.
Statistical Databases
Search across data and statistics from multiple sources in a single database
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Sage DataCreate tables, charts and maps with wide range of variables using data from governments and private organizations. Subjects include health, crime, population, finance, industry, and marketing.
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StatistaA portal for current statistics from private and government sources on wide range of topics.
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ProQuest Statistical InsightIndexes and abstracts statistical publications from international, US and state governments and businesses.
U.S. Statistics Resources
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ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United StatesThe first source for statistics on all aspects of population, economy and society in the United States (starting in 2013). The U.S. Census Bureau published the Statistical Abstract of the United States from 1878-2012.
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Green BookBackground material and data on major programs within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Ways and Means
Look here for statistics on U.S. federal social service programs.
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Historical Statistics of the United States: Millennial EditionA compendium of statistics from over 1,000 sources. Contains more than 37,000 annual time series of quantitative historical information covering virtually every quantifiable dimension of American history: population, work and welfare, economic structure and performance, governance, and international relations, all from the earliest times to the present.
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CQ Voting and Elections CollectionData on elections, candidates and voting behavior
Census & Demographics
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Research Guide: U.S. Census and Demographic InformationA general guide to understanding and finding demographic data produced by the U.S. Census Bureau
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Social ExplorerProvides easy access to demographic information about the United States, from 1790 to present. Create maps and reports.
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data.census.govReplaces American Factfinder and is the primary data portal for the U.S. Census Bureau.Includes population, housing and economic census data from ongoing surveys including American Community Survey.
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SimplyAnalyticsAllows you to create thematic maps and reports using demographic, business and marketing data.
Polling Data
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Roper Center for Public Opinion ResearchOne of the world's leading archives of social science data, specializing in data from surveys of public opinion. The data range from the 1930s, when survey research was in its infancy, to the present. Most of the data are from the United States, but over 50 nations are represented.
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iPollThe most comprehensive source for US nationwide public opinion polls archived from surveys going back to 1935.
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Polling the NationsCompilation of questions and responses from more than 18,000 national, state, local and special surveys from over 1700 polling organizations.
International Statistics
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ProQuest Statistical Abstracts of the WorldAn online collection of statistical compendia from around the world.
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World Bank e-LibraryOnline, fully cross-searchable and browsable collection of over 3,900 World Bank publications and policy research working papers.
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OECD PublicationsOnline library of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Includes full-text of all books, papers, and 24 periodicals.
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UN DataProvides official statistics produced by countries and compiled by United Nations data system, as well as estimates and projections. The domains covered are agriculture, education, energy, industry, labour, national accounts, population and tourism.
Last Updated: Nov 6, 2025 3:09 PM
Subjects: Social Sciences