U.S. Federal Government Data & Statistics
This guide provides information and tools needed for researching government data and statistics.
Tools & Resources
- Databases
- General Government Organizations
- Specific Government Agencies
- Non Government Organizations
- Roper iPoll This link opens in a new windowRoper iPoll includes polling data from nearly every major organization that has conducted polls in the United States today, including academic, media, foundation, nonprofit and private industry pollsters. The archive also includes data from polling organizations based in over 120 countries. iPoll consists of over 35,000 studies with over 725,000 searchable survey questions, and over 24,000 datasets from public opinion surveys dating back to the 1930s. These studies cover a vast variety of topics including elections and politics, social issues, finances and the economy, education, health, international affairs, social movements and change, and historical events. Also includes downloadable questionnaires, analysis, interviewer instructions, and cross-tab analytic tools.
- Statista This link opens in a new windowStatista offers over 1.5 million statistics and facts on more than 60,000 topics drawn from over 18,000 different sources, including market researchers, trade organizations, scientific journals, and government databases. The data is aggregated by a dedicated team of researchers and statisticians who are experts in the 20 market and industry sectors covered. For each data set, extensive source information is provided as well as several download formats for direct integration into various end products.
- SimplyAnalytics This link opens in a new windowSimplyAnalytics is a powerful analytical and data visualization tool to create charts, reports, and maps. Access demographic, business, and marketing data from sources such as Nielsen, Dun & Bradstreet, and SimmonsLOCAL. Demographic variables include housing, employment, transportation, and families.
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Note: This database allows 50 simultaneous users. - Statistical Abstract of the U.S. This link opens in a new windowThe Statistical Abstract of the United States is a one-volume, comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Use the Abstract as a convenient volume for statistical reference, and as a guide to sources of more information both in print and on the Web.
- Statistical Insight This link opens in a new windowBrings together statistical information from the Federal Government. It includes the American Statistics Index (ASI) and Abstracts beginning in 1973 and full-text to over 800 U.S. Government statistical publications beginning in 1995.
- CQ Voting and Elections Collection This link opens in a new windowA database of elections data, authoritative analyses, concise explanations, and historical materials to help researchers investigate and understand voting and elections in America from 1789-present.
- Data.govThe federal government's open data site, and aims to make government more open and accountable. Opening government data increases citizen participation in government, creates opportunities for economic development, and informs decision making in both the private and public sectors
- ResearchDataGovThis site, from the federal statistical agencies & units, is the single portal for discovery of restricted microdata in the federal statistical system. Search for data by keyword or browse by agency/topic.
- USA.govEnter keywords with 'statistics' to find agency stats. Example: "assisted suicide" statistics
Includes federal, state, and local government. - GSA Open DataGSA provides a wide variety of data sets that can be freely used, re-used and redistributed by anyone.
- StatsPolicy.govBrings together important information about the federal statistical system, including members, priorities, and activities across the federal government.
- Administration for Children & FamiliesVariety of data on children, families, communities and individuals, and AI.
- Aidscape (USAID)AidScape is USAID's central source for U.S. foreign assistance data, international socioeconomic data, and USAID-funded data and technical and project materials.
- Bureau of Economic AnalysisInformation on such issues as economic growth, regional economic development, inter-industry relationships, and the nation's position in the world economy.
- Bureau of Justice StatisticsBJS is the primary statistical agency of the Department of Justice. It is one of the thirteen principal federal statistical agencies throughout the Executive Branch, agencies whose activities are predominantly focused on the collection, compilation, processing, or analysis of information for statistical purposes.
- Bureau of Labor StatisticsPresents data on labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy.
- Bureau of Transportation StatisticsPresents data on all modes of transportation.
- CBP Stats and SummariesData from U.S. Customs and Border Protection on migrant encounters, drug seizures, trade, travel, and more.
- CDC: Centers for Disease Control and ProtectionFind data regarding diseases and conditions; healthy living; workplace safety; environmental health; injury, violence and safety; global health; travelers’ health and more.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesLearn about the data, systems, and research behind the programs that provide health coverage to more than 100 million people.
- Child StatsThe Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics (Forum) is a collection of 23 Federal government agencies involved in research and activities related to children and families.
- Civil Rights Data CollectionFor more than five decades, the Civil Rights Data Collection has captured data on students' equal access to educational opportunities to understand and inform schools' compliance with the civil rights laws enforced by the Department of Education's Office for Civil rights.
- Commerce Data HubThe primary goal of this site is to provide an overview of the public data maintained by the Department of Commerce and its bureaus and offices.
- Congressional Budget OfficeThe CBO provides the Congress with analyses to aid in economic and budgetary process. Reports may be searched or browsed by subject.
- Crime Data ExplorerThe FBI's Crime Data Explorer (CDE) aims to provide transparency, create easier access, and expand awareness of criminal, and noncriminal, law enforcement data sharing; improve accountability for law enforcement.
- Defense Management Data CenterThe central objective of DCAS is to collect and maintain U.S. casualty information on war fighters who have fallen in global or regional conflicts involving the United States.
- Economic Research Service (Department of Agriculture)ERS anticipates trends and emerging issues in agriculture, food, the environment, and rural America and conducts high-quality, objective economic research to inform and enhance public and private decision making.
- Election StatisticsThe collected and published the official vote counts for federal elections since 1920.
- Energy Information Administration (EIA)Data products covering energy production, stocks, demand, imports, exports and prices.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DataThis site can be used as a landing page to explore and interact with EPA data resources. You can find data by topic or location, interact with those data in web-based applications, understand how EPA uses data, and see how you can use those data too.
- Food & Nutrition ServiceFNS regularly conducts research and data analysis to inform program or policy decisions and understand nutrition program outcomes. In addition, FNS seeks to make data accessible to state and local agencies, service providers, and the public by developing data visualization and analytics tools that can be used to support nutrition program delivery or report on outcomes.
- Health DataThis site is dedicated to making high value health data more accessible to entrepreneurs, researchers, and policy makers in the hopes of better health outcomes for all.
- Internal Revenue ServiceData are presented for select sources of income, deductions, credits, and individual income taxes.
- International Trade AdministrationExplore a wealth of trade data, innovative tools, and analysis provided by experts at ITA’s Industry & Analysis unit. Gain insights to help businesses, policymakers, and other stakeholders navigate international markets, identify emerging trends, and strengthen global competitiveness.
- NASA Open Data PortalA catalog of publicly available NASA datasets.
- National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)The Quick Stats Database is the most comprehensive tool for accessing agricultural data published by NASS. It allows you to customize your query by commodity, location, or time period.
- National Center for Education StatisticsThe National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
- National Center for Health StatisticsCDC's National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is the nation's principal health statistics agency.
- NOAA OneStopA NOAA Data Search Platform. Geophysical, oceans, coastal, weather and climate data discovery all in one place.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) DataLearn more about workplace safety and health from OSHA and other federal agencies, including popular data searches.
- Office of Homeland Security StatisticsPresents data on immigration, international trade, cybersecurity, emergency management, and more.
- U.S. Foreign AssistanceData on child nutrition, food security, and nutrition assistance programs.
- United States Geological SurveyThe USGS brings an array of earth, water, biological, and mapping data and expertise to bear in support of decision-making on environmental, resource, and public safety issues.
- Veterans Affairs Open Data PortalData on veterans and VA expenditures.
- Data USAData USA provides an open, easy-to-use platform designed by economists, data scientists, researchers, and business executives who worked with policymakers and government officials as they developed their site.
- Pew Research CenterThe Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world.
- Google Dataset SearchA custom Google search engine for datasets available on the open web.
- U.S. Open Data ToolkitA collection of open data portals and platforms from the U.S. Government.
- Historical Housing Prices ProjectThe Historical Housing Prices (HHP) Project, now at the Philadelphia Fed, provides new data on the price of housing for sale and for rent over the 20th century using the real estate sections of historical newspapers. The data cover 30 major cities, including Philadelphia.
- FRASER - Economic DataFrom the St. Louis Fed: data publications and statistical releases related to U.S. economic, financial, and banking history.
- LGBT Demographics | Gary GatesDr. Gary J. Gates is a recognized expert on the geography and demography of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) population. His site includes research and statistics on demographic and economic characteristics of the LGBT population.
- GovTrack.usTracks the legislative activities of Congress. GovTrack also quantifies the ideological and leadership characteristics of members of Congress based on statistical analysis of bill sponsorship and cosponsorship.
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