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American Community Survey
Find statistics on education, income and benefits, health insurance, and more.
Bureau of Justice Statistics
To collect, analyze, publish, and disseminate information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. These data are critical to federal, state, and local policymakers in combating crime and ensuring that justice is both efficient and evenhanded.
Data.census.gov
The newest website from the U.S. Census Bureau containing demographic and socioeconomic data.
Data.gov
The purpose of Data.gov is to increase public access to high value, machine readable datasets generated by the Executive Branch of the Federal Government.
General Social Survey
For five decades, the General Social Survey (GSS) has studied the growing complexity of American society. It is the only full-probability, personal-interview survey designed to monitor changes in both social characteristics and attitudes currently being conducted in the United States.
NCES-National Center for Education Statistics
This is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S. and other nations.
Statistical Abstract of the U.S.
The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal Federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy.

Roper iPoll This link opens in a new window
A full-text primary source archive of public opinion, surveys, and data. It covers a wide variety of topics, including politics, the economy, education, the environment, labor, race, religion, and more.
Dates: 1935 CE-present.
Polling the Nations This link opens in a new window
Public opinion polls and surveys on current events around the world. Includes charts and survey questions.
Dates: 1986 CE to present