UVM Libraries Research Guides: Human Development and Family Science: Finding Statistics

Sources for Statistical Data

PolicyMap This link opens in a new window
Policy Map visualizes information on economics, education, housing, and a number of other topics.
Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
This resource can be used to explore both historical and contemporary U.S. Census data in report form or visually on a map, allowing for comparison of information from different censuses or geographic areas.

Opportunity Atlas
The Opportunity Atlas offers statistical looks into geographic regions that either foster or impede economic mobility.
GenderStats
International data on the status of women. Area covered include mortality, education, income, and health related issues.
Census.gov
Portal to US data on people and communities. Includes statistics on education, poverty, health care, and more.
CDC - National Center for Health Statistics Homepage
Data from the Centers for Disease Control on all aspects of health and access to health care.
USDA Food Environment Atlas
USDA information on food insecurity, food assistance programs, food prices, proximity to grocery stores, and physical activity.
National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Data on education in the United States.

World Development Indicators This link opens in a new window
Data on populations, education, income, work, poverty, housing, and more for most countries in the world.
[Remote Access - UVM Only]

The sources to the left can help you find national and international data on a wide range of topics.

If you would like help using these sources, don't hesitate to contact your librarian, or ask at the Reference Desk.