Statistical Data & Government Information - WRT 205: Research Starting Points Guide [Instructor, Cynthia Pope - Fall 2025] - Research Guides at Syracuse University Libraries

Census Data and Mapping Databases

U.S. Census Bureau Quick Facts data tables tool (a handy way to retrieve basic U.S. Census data for a particular U.S. state, county or city).

PolicyMap
Geographic information system with policy-related data about demographics, real estate, crime, income, jobs, education, energy, and more.
Social Explorer

Tool for creating maps and visualizations related United States demographics.
SimplyAnalytics
Four simultaneous users. Users must also create their own personal profile.

Application for mapping, analytics, and data visualization of variables such as demographics, employment, housing, market segments, businesses, consumer spending, brand preferences, technology, and public health. Includes data from Nielsen Claritas, Dun and Bradstreet, Simmons, GFK MRI, Easy Analytic Software (EASI), and Applied Geographic Solutions.

Government Information

Government Information Librarian John Olson's Research Guide

See the subpages entitled:

State/local government info https://researchguides.library.syr.edu/c.php?g=258130&p=1723877

New York State Legislation - https://researchguides.library.syr.edu/c.php?g=258130&p=1725802

*NOTE - "Government Documents" is also a resource type that can be applied as a search result filter within SU Libraries Search. Resource Type options are viewable at the left margin of search results.

Statistical Databases

Statistical Databases
Large numeric data aggregator databases that collect a wide variety of current and historical statistical data, at times in the context of international, national, state or local government reports (including statistical data pertaining to Syracuse and New York State, and beyond)

Syracuse/Onondaga County Data: Open Data Syracuse (previously called "Datacuse") is the City of Syracuse's central location for open data, maps, and visualizations to help you understand what is happening in the city.