END 350: Statistics/Data

Last Updated: Jun 30, 2025 3:46 PM

Databases

Neighborhood Change Database 2010
Provides electronic access to U.S. Census data from 1970-2010, with data normalized to 2010 Census tracts. For use with statistics and GIS applications. More Info
Data UB ONLY
PolicyMap
Web-based data and mapping tool for United States demographics. More Info
UB ONLY
ProQuest Statistical Insight
Indexes government publications of the US federal & state governments as well other intergovernmental, trade & professionals organizations. More Info
Data UB ONLY
Social Explorer
Demographic information about the United States including historical data back to 1790. More Info
Data UB ONLY
Statista
A global business data platform providing insights and facts across industries and countries. More Info
Full-TextUB ONLY

Research Guides (Data)

Business & Management: Business in Buffalo & WNY
Census Resources
US/International/Buffalo & Erie/NYS/Historical Census
Environmental Engineering Research: Datasets
Geology: Data Sources
Health Statistics

NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation

Qualitative and Quantitate Data

Qualitative data: descriptive, data is collected through examining primary sources and observation to get to the ‘how’ and ‘why’
Examples: archival data, case studies, interviews, observations, surveys, secondary data such as reports…
Purdue OWL: Conducting Research: interviews, surveys, question samples, analysing data

Quantitative data: measurable data, collecting data - averages, percentages,
Examples: census, experiments, statistics - any data that can be manipulated into charts, graphs, and tables
Some sources:
FIMo (Fire Insurance Maps Online, historical data), ArcGIS Software, PolicyMap, Social Explorer

Reference USA

Reference USA is accessible through the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library. You will need to obtain a library card to get access to the database.

Town Plans/Planning Documents

Amherst, Town of
Depew Comprehensive Plan 2018
City of Buffalo Planning Document Library
View a number of archived Planning Division documents, such as urban renewal plans, surveys, and amendments.

To find town plans:
Google keyword search: site:.gov city plan (add city name)
ex: site:.gov city plan Buffalo

You can add in zoning, land use or any other topic you are searching.

Websites

County Business Patterns
Dept. of Transportation: Smart City Challenge Vision Statements
HUD User Datasets
Open Data Buffalo
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy - Data
Freely available datasets are critical for policy analysis. The Lincoln Institute’s databases enable researchers to study important land policy challenges, policymakers to understand practices in other jurisdictions, and journalists to provide context in their stories.
Research Guide: Public Health & Epidemiology: Websites
Urban Land Institute: Parks and Open Spaces
The Building Healthy Places Initiative (BHP) works with ULI members and partners to explore cross-sector strategies to advance equitable access to parks. Through reports, articles, project profiles, technical assistance opportunities, and a ULI Learning course, BHP collaborates with real estate developers, public sector park professionals, and nonprofit organizations to identify and share how parks can support real estate and economic development, health and social equity, and urban resilience.