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Searching for Datasets

This guide supports Data Science research, especially locating datasets. For more on Social Explorer, a visualization and data-mapping tool with thousands of data indicators across demography, economy, crime and more, and a great place to start with Data Science research, click here to view the Social Explorer research guide.

Starting Your Search

Explore Census Data This link opens in a new window
Access the United States Census Bureau's search engine for population, housing, and economic data. Census Bureau statistics are organized by tables, maps, themes, and microdata.

Google Dataset Search
Google's search engine for datasets. Some results may be proprietary and not publicly accessible.
Google Public Data Explorer
Dataset search engine with filter for public, open data.

Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
Visualization and data-mapping tool with hundreds of thousands of data indicators and across demography, economy, health, education, religion, crime and more.