LibGuides: Research for Social Work Practice: Statistics and Opinion Data

Policy Datasets and Statistics

ICPSR (Inter University Consortium for Political and Social Research)
ICPSR maintains and provides access to a vast archive of social science data for research and instruction, including a data archive of more than 500,000 files of research in the social sciences. It hosts 16 specialized collections of data in education, aging, criminology, criminal justice, social work, sociology, substance abuse, terrorism, and other fields.
You do not need to be on-campus to create an account but you must log in to your account from a UNCW IP address or UNCW-owned computer at least once to be associated with the UNCW membership.
Statistical Abstract of the United States
The best known and most popular single source of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. This database is designed to serve as a convenient, easy-to-use statistical reference source and as a guide to statistical publications and sources.

Data.gov
Federal website providing data sets generated by the Executive Branch. This portal provides access to over 190,000 government data sets on topics such as agriculture, business, climate, consumer research, ecosystems, education, energy, finance, health, local government, manufacturing, public safety, as well as science and research.
U.S. and State Elections Statistics
Library of Congress guide to resources for presidential, congressional, and state elections statistics.

Roper iPOLL
The largest collection of poll data anywhere—1935 to present, all US polling firms, broad topical coverage of opinions and behavior on social issues, politics, pop culture, international affairs, and more. International and US datasets available for immediate download. Find more information.
You must create an account to access datasets, create crosstabs in RoperExplorer, or download more than 50 questions from iPOLL.

Research at Health and Human Services Operating Divisions
Tools and data from the Health and Human Services Operating Divisions for scientists, researchers, and the general public.
Explore Census Data
Searchable database of digital content from the U.S. Census Bureau. Provides information related to the population, economy, and other subjects surveyed by the Census.
CDC: National Center for Health Statistics
Division of the CDC that collects and reports accurate health statistics for better policy-making. Resource also provides information about publications, budget, and employment.
North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics
The North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics is responsible for data collection, health-related research, production of reports and maintenance of a comprehensive collection of health statistics.
Health Facts by State
Health data in a variety of indicators and categories at the state-level compiled by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
National Institute of Mental Health Statistics
Statistics currently available on the prevalence, treatment, and costs of mental disorders among the U.S. population, in addition to information about possible consequences of mental illnesses, such as suicide and disability.

KIDS COUNT Data Center
A project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, KIDS COUNT is a premier source of data on children and families.
Child Information Gateway
Find reports, databases, and other sources of statistical data on child abuse and neglect, foster care, adoption, and well-being through this service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.