Statistics by Geography
Top Resource
- United States Census DataIncludes data on demographics, housing, the workforce, industry, and more. This data is searchable by geography from nationwide down to specific census tracts and even census tract blocks. To search by geography, select advanced search > geography.
New York State
Many state data sources also include county level data.
- New York State Open Data PortalBrings together local, state, and federal data in one place, searchable by location or subject.
- New York State Education Department (NYSED) DataNew York State education data searchable by school, districts, colleges, universities, or BOCES.
- New York Division of Criminal Justice StatisticsProvides criminal justice statistics by county on crime rates, hate crime incidents, arrests and sentences by demographic category, jail populations, and youth justice.
- Health Data NYIncludes state and county-level health statistics from the New York Department of Health.
- Environmental Public Health Tracking (New York State Department of Health)New York's Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) Program focuses on tracking environmental and health patterns and trends. This includes data on air pollution, asthma, birth defects, cancer, carbon monoxide, childhood lead, drinking water, and more.
Erie County
- U.S. Census Bureau Quickfacts: Erie CountyA thumbnail of frequently used U.S. Census statistical categories for Erie County.
- Erie County, NY Department of Health - Data & StatisticsRecent health statistics and reports for Erie County.
- Erie County 2020 Census Tract MapFind the city of Buffalo on pages 2 and 4. Zoom in for street-level detail. If the map is slow to load, try downloading it.
- Buffalo-Niagara Census Dashboard (Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations Buffalo Co-Lab)This dashboard includes interactive maps displaying block-level census data for Erie and Niagara Counties. It is particularly good for comparing 2020 counts with 2010 counts.
Buffalo
- Buffalo CommonsA collection of data-driven reports on the Buffalo-Niagara area down to the neighborhood level.
- U.S. Census Bureau: Buffalo ProfileA thumbnail of frequently used U.S. Census statistical categories for Buffalo, NY
Global & International
- United Nations Statistics DivisionA gateway to statistics on population, trade, demographics, economic development and more.
- International Statistical AgenciesA list of countries with links to their statistical agencies compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau.
- Data at WHOA gateway to global health statistics and reports.
- UNESCO Data CenterThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) collects a wide range of international statistics in the fields of education, science and technology, culture and communication.
- ILOSTAT (International Labor Organization)The ILO's database of labor and employment statistics contains over 100 indicators covering more than 230 countries and economies.
- United States Census Bureau's International DatabaseIncludes international population estimates and forecasts along with some demographic, fertility, and mortality statistics.