Urban Planning Research Guide: Data Sources

Note: access is allowed for only five users at a time. This database lets users create thematic maps and reports based on a variety of data, including demographic, business and marketing data. You can export shapefiles for use in a GIS from SimplyAnalytics under the "View Actions" menu.

Policymap is an online data and mapping application that gives access to over 15,000 indicators related to housing, crime, mortgages, health, jobs, demographics and education. Data are available at all common geographies (address, block group, census tract, zip code, county, city, state, MSA) as well as unique geographies like school districts and political boundaries.

Create maps and reports from selected census statistics. 1790 to 1930: County, state and national data. 1940-2000: Census tract, county, state and national data. 2006- : ACS. Also includes religion data, U.S. Election data, UK Census 2011 data, and Ireland Religion data. Generate thematic maps for census tracts.

Provides statistics and reports on a wide variety of topics including agriculture, advertising, health, hospitality, consumer goods and services, sports, technology, transportation, and much more.

Requires free registration with your MSU email address. Also requires multifactor authentication using an authenticator app (i.e. Google Authenticator) or SMS text message using your cell phone.
IMPLAN is a regional economic data platform and includes economic impact models to better understand local economies and the effects of changes in those economies. *Note: We only have access to Michigan data for the Impact Tool.*