COM ARTS 262: Theory and Practice of Argumentation and Debate (Spring 2022) : Polling Data & Statistics

Databases for Polling Data & Statistics

Below are databases with polling and statistical data. Statistics can be hard to find, so if you have questions, ask a librarian. Also, be aware that sometimes the statistics you want do not exist; the statistics have not been collected and published.

Polling the Nations
Polling the Nations is a compilation of questions and responses from more than 14,000 national, state, local and special surveys in the U.S. and more than 80 other countries. The surveys contain information on more than 4,500 subjects, and are gathered from professional polling organizations, television networks, universities, newspapers, businesses and associations.
DataPlanet Statistical Datasets
DataPlanet Statistical Datasets provides access to statistical information produced by U.S. Federal agencies, States, private organizations, and major intergovernmental organizations.
Statistical Abstracts of United States
Authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Sources of data include the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and many other Federal agencies and private organizations.
U.S. Census Bureau
Source for data on U.S. population and more.