LibGuides: Social Work: Data and Statistics

Demographic Data

The following websites consist of data and statistics that can be helpful in your research.

Data.gov
The top resource to find the U.S. Government's open data.
Open Data DC
A data site maintained by DC Government that consists of demographic data about the residents of the city as well as housing, economic, social, and business data.
Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center is one of the leading think tanks that collects data on demographics, trends, and opinions. You can find datasets and survey results on their Tools and Resources page.
U.S. Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau maintains demographic data about the US population that touches on nearly every subject.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC maintains statistical data on health related topics.
USDA
Provides statistical information collected from the Food and Nutrition service including information on SNAP, WIC, and more.