Henry Buhl Library: SOCW 364: Find City, Town, &amp; County Data

Keyword Handout

City Data Keyword Handout
When researching data.census.gov, using the terminology used by the Census Bureau is key to finding the right tables efficiently.

To help you get started, check out this document.

The Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR)
The Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) is a HUD report to the U.S. Congress that provides nationwide estimates of homelessness, including information about the demographic characteristics of homeless persons, service use patterns, and the capacity to house homeless persons.
State of Homelessness -- National Alliance to End Homelessness
The State of Homelessness in America charts progress in ending homelessness in the United States.
Homelessness Statistics by State -- United States Interagency Council on Homelessness
USICH publishes guidance and resources—including case studies, fact sheets, and webinar recordings—often in collaboration with other federal, national, and local agencies and organizations. Our content is intended for a wide audience of state and local leaders, providers, and advocates.

Explore Census Data (data.census.gov)
Data.census.gov is the new platform to access data and digital content from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Zip Code Boundary Maps
Find Zip Codes for all U.S. Cities.

Crime in the U.S. 1995 - 2019
Access crime statistics at the national, state, county, and city level (all population sizes). Information is from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports.
Use table 5 for state statistics; table 8 for stats by state, then city; and table 10 by state, then county.
Crime Data Explorer
The FBI's Crime Data Explorer (CDE) aims to provide transparency, create easier access, and expand awareness of criminal, and noncriminal, law enforcement data sharing; improve accountability for law enforcement; and provide a foundation to help shape public policy as a result of a safer nation. Use the CDE to discover available data through visualizations, download data in .csv format, and other large data files.