LibGuides: SOC101 Principles of Sociology: Using Websites

Why Use Websites?

Websites often have very specific information about one particular person, event, idea, or subject. They may also have new information that hasn't been published yet.

Sites for Images

Demographic Data

American FactFinder
Access to the official U.S. census data. Use your zip code for the best results.
City-Data
A highly detailed resource for U.S. demographic and economic data. Use your zip code for the best results.
International Data Base
The International Data Base offers a variety of demographic indicators for countries with a population of 5,000 or more.
International Statistical Agencies
Like the U.S., other countries also have an office or agency that compiles their census data. This page links to the statistical agencies of many countries.
CIA World Factbook
The World Factbook also includes photos, maps, and information on topics as the geography, economy, and government of many countries.

Boston & Local Websites

City of Boston Neighborhood Profiles
Find census data and neighborhood data for Boston's neighborhoods. From the City of Boston website.

Websites about Boston will be good places to find local data. Also see the section on Boston newspapers under the "Finding Newspapers" tab.

EastBoston.com
Website about East Boston.
Boston Census Data
On May 21, 2002, the US Census Bureau released detailed demographic information for the six New England states. The information contains data based on the questions asked in the 2000 Census long form. Details such as housing, income and transportation are included in this new data.