Library Guides: Social Work: Finding Data and Statistics

Library Databases

PolicyMap
PolicyMap is an easy-to-use online mapping platform providing over 75,000 data indicators related to demographics, income, housing, economy, health, education and more. Data can be accessed using the interactive map, tables, charts and reports which can be downloaded.
U.S. Census Data (formerly American FactFinder)
Provided by the U.S. Census Bureau, this database includes population, census, housing, and economic data for the United States and its territories.
GlobalData Explorer
GlobalData Explorer is a cross-sector platform providing information across 22 industries including 750,000 companies worldwide. Information about 200 countries, including basic data, financial and political news and analyses, as well as macroeconomic, demographic, and social data. Statistics from 1990 to present as well as 5-year projections.

Nevada Data and Statistics

Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Data Dashboards and Reports Catalog
A collection of datasets and reports from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services.
State of Nevada Department of Taxation
Population statistics and reports for the state of Nevada.
Nevada Rural and Frontier Health Data Book
Information on population health and the health care system in rural Nevada
Nevada Center for Surveys, Evaluation, and Statistics
Statistical division of UNR's Division of Health Sciences. The Center assists with survey design, statistical analysis, data management and programming.

Select Data and Statistical Resources

Data.gov
A gateway for U.S. federal government data, tools, and resources to conduct research, develop web and mobile applications, design data visualizations, and more.
National Center for Health Statistics
The NCHS provides statistical information intended to guide actions and policies to improve the health of the American people. As the country's principal health statistics agency, NCHS is a source of accurate, relevant, and timely data.
National Center for Education Statistics
Part of the U.S. Department of Education. Primary federal body involved in the collection and dissemination of education-related data.
Bureau of Justice Statistics
The Bureau collects and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
Vital Statistics of the United States
Beinning in 1890, annual reports that present detailed vital statistics data, including natality, mortality, marriage and divorce.
Pew Research Center
Nonpartisan data collection center. Provides data on religion, the Internet, technology, social trends, and more.
Administration on Aging: Statistics
Statistical information about persons aged 65 and older. Provided by Department of Health and Human Services' Administration on Aging.
SAMHSA Data
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's data center. Links to different sources of statistics.
Kids Count Data Center
KIDS COUNT is a project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation and a premier source of data on children and families.
Registry of Research Data Repositories (re3data)
Global registry of research data repositories from all academic disciplines.