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IPUMS (census and survey data)

Why Use IPUMS

Do you want to use detailed census or survey data, but are frustrated with how difficult it is to work with??  Fear not, use IPUMS data instead!  They did the work of harmonizing the data for you.

IPUMS currently has nine different data projects with fourteen data collections.  IPUMS integration and documentation makes it easy to study change, conduct comparative research, merge information across data types, and analyze individuals within family and community contexts. Data and services available free of charge.

IPUMS Data Projects


General Census and Population Surveys

GIS Data

Higher Education

Health Surveys

Time Use