The Social Science Data Analysis Network (SSDAN) is a university-based organization that strives to make U.S. census data more accessible to policymakers, educators, the media, and informed citizens through a variety of online and print resources. Our products fall into two categories of content: "Census in the Classroom" and "Demographic Media."
Census in the Classroom
Resources in this category are designed to aid educators in increasing students' quantitative literacy. They present data-driven student exercises, modules, and pedagogical literature in a variety of social science disciplines.
An archive of census-based datasets and teaching modules designed to provide educators with resources to integrate data analysis exercises into their curricula.
SSDAN's effort to integrate KIDSCOUNT's data on the status of children in the U.S. into social science courses.
A portal of teaching and learning resources for infusing quantitative literacy into the social science curriculum.
A workbook utilizing web-based analysis tools to explore US Census and American Community Survey data on a range of topics.
Demographic Media
Demographic Media resources utilize surveys such as the US Decennial Census and the American Community Survey to demonstrate demographic trends in the United States. This demographic information is displayed through visually appealing graphs, maps, and tables.
Displays U.S. demographic trends through eye-catching maps, graphics, and exportable trend data.

A guide to the demographic makeup of the United States, displaying topics such as racial conflict, class division, health, schooling, and political participation through graph and charts.

A publication utilizing a wide array of demographic sources to create an overview of the salient trends in demography, economic, health, politics, criminal justice, and the environment.

A collection of links to publications, demographic issues, media stories, data tools and resources for teachers developed by projects with which renowned demographer and sociologist Dr. Frey is associated.