Research Guides: State and Local Government Information: Finding Data on a Local Community

Population and Housing Statistics

Sage Data This link opens in a new window
Create 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.
data.census.gov This link opens in a new window
Replaces 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.
SimplyAnalytics This link opens in a new window
Allows you to create thematic maps and reports using demographic, business and marketing data.

Social Explorer
Social Explorer provides easy access to current and historical census data and demographic information about the United States, from 1790 to present. Create maps and reports based on decennial censuses of 1940 to 2010.
Data Driven Detroit
Provides regional data collection, storage and analysis firm, recognized by the Urban Institute as a National Neighborhood Indicators Partner.

Data Axle This link opens in a new window
Use the custom search for U.S. businesses. Search by business type, keyword/SIC/NAICS and enter the SIC number 839998, for nonprofit. Choose the geographic area you would like, state, city, zip codes, county, etc. to find nonprofits in that area.

SimplyAnalytics
SimplyMap is a web-based mapping application that allows you to create thematic maps and data tables using demographic, business and marketing data. You can find health status and access to health care data here as well

Last Updated: Oct 7, 2024 8:28 AM

Subjects: Government, Politics & Law

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