Sociology Research Guide

Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. Pew Research does not take policy positions. Includes Hispanic-specific data.

Interactive website that includes data on topics such as education, global development, health, jobs & skills, and public safety.

Official statistics collected and published by more than 100 Federal agencies on the full range of official statistical information available to the public from the Federal Government.

The GSS contains a standard 'core' of demographic, behavioral, and attitudinal questions, plus topics of special interest since 1972. Create a free account to see survey results and filter by subject to get the most results.

Primary way to access Census Bureau data, including releases from the 2018 American Community Survey, 2017 Economic Census, 2020 Census and more. Use data.census.gov to view, print, and download statistics about population, housing, industry, and business.

American Community Survey (ACS) is a mandatory, ongoing statistical survey that samples a small percentage of the population every year -- giving communities the information they need to plan investments and services.

A demographic comparison of Chicago Community Areas (CCAs) over time using census data, compiled by noted demographer Rob Paral.

Map of boundaries of Census Tracts in Chicago, 2010.

UNICEF produces statistics globally and by country and provides a tool for generating customized statistical tables. This tool includes economic and social data from 195 countries and territories, with particular reference to children’s well-being.

UNFPA helps governments, at their request, to formulate policies and strategies to reduce poverty and support sustainable development. The Fund also assists countries to collect and analyse population data that can help them understand population trends.

NationMaster is a vast compilation of data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, UN. and OECD. One can generate maps and graphs on all kinds of statistics with relative ease.

PRB harnesses the power of population data to inform and advance solutions to the most urgent challenges facing our world and improve the well-being of people globally.