Statistical data: Topical Resources

Information from the US Census Bureau.

A free data library project run by the University of Oxford.

We don't have a subscription to this but a good amount of information is available for free.

A research guide from the Harvard Graduate School of Education with many links to data sources.

Global statistics on AIDS/HIV prevalence.

Look toward the bottom of the page for links to current and historical information.

Data on global military spending 1947 - 2017.

Global military spending as reported to the United Nations.

Surveys on a variety of social topics.

Conducts non-partisan research on a wide variety of topics.

A compilation of datasets from a variety of social viewpoints polls.

Polling data on social issues from Africa.

Religious viewpoints from around the world.

Public opinion polling across Europe.

Global population data going back to 1950 and projections to 2050.

Interactive datasets from the United Nations.

Annual statistical publications on crime in the United States produced from data provided by nearly 17,000 law enforcement agencies.

A joint venture of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the National White Collar Crime Center, this site provides access to resources regarding cyber crimes and fraud, including prevention and information for filing complaints.

Provides free access to thousands of federal, state, and local government reports on criminal justice-related topics.

A research, development and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice. Provides datasets and peer-reviewed journals.

Supports high-quality, rigorous research, evaluations, and statistical analyses across a range of juvenile justice topic areas. These activities are central to OJJDP's mission to prevent and respond to youth delinquency and victimization.

Compiles criminal justice-related information produced by a variety of government agencies, research organizations, and commercial publishers.

Extensive tabular data and analytical reports on all aspects of crime and justice in the United States.

Conducts in-depth research and delivers evidence-based solutions to improve public policy and practice in the realm of justice. Focuses on a wide array of issues within the criminal justice system, including crime prevention, law enforcement, corrections, drug policy, and the administration of justice.

Founded in 1961 to advocate for alternatives to money bail in New York City, Vera is now a national organization that partners with impacted communities and government leaders for change.

Information related to employment and the US economy.

A compilation of many US government data sites.

A nonpartisan "fact tank."

We don't have a subscription to this but a good amount of information is available for free.

Government data on a variety of issues.

A vast amount of information is available here though the site can be confusing to navigate.

A large variety of statistics and data on large and small cities across the US.

Information from the Economic Research Service.

Conservative think tank with primary focus on American government, economics and social welfare.

Public policy research organization with a conservative leaning.

A public policy think tank located at Stanford University, with a broadly conservative viewpoint.

A non-partisan political think tank located in Washington D.C.

A foreign policy think tank with research centers around the world.

Libertarian think tank focused primarily on public advocacy and societal influence.

A Washington D.C. think tank focused on international relations.

Conducts non-partisan research on a wide variety of topics.

A non-partisan global policy think tank, partly funded by the US government.

Conducts research and advocates on economic and social issues, with a liberal viewpoint.

Conducts research on economic issues, from a liberal viewpoint.

A liberal think tank that promotes progressive political ideas.

https://researchguides.uoregon.edu/american-policy-directory

A list of think tanks categorized by political leaning, from the New York Times.

Harvard University's search tool can help you find think tanks doing research on your topic.