LibGuides: U.S. History: Historical Statistics

Historical Statistics

Statistical Abstract of the United States
The Statistical Abstract of the United States is a compilation of social, political and economic statistics.
Historical Statistics of the United States
Colonial times - present. Unlimited users. Comprehensive statistics and quantitative facts on US history.

National Historical Geographic Information Systems (NHGIS)
Provides aggregate census data and GIS-compatible boundary files for the United States between 1790 and 2000.

CQ Voting and Elections Collection
1789 - present. Unlimited users. Contains detailed descriptive, statistical and analytical information on United States federal and gubernatorial elections, focusing on campaigns, political parties, and voter demographics.
Polling the Nations
1986 - present. 4 users. A comprehensive compilation of public opinion surveys.
Roper Center for Public Opinion Research
1937 - present. Unlimited users. Locate national US public opinion polls rich in a particular subject.

Voting America: United States Politics, 1840-2008
Offers a wide spectrum of animated and interactive visualizations of how Americans voted in elections over the past years. You can also find expert analysis and commentary videos that discuss some of the most interesting and significant trends in American political history.

Social Explorer
1790 - present. Unlimited users. Data and interactive thematic maps from the U.S. Census from 1790-present.