Research Guides: Business in the New York Region: Demographics & Data

Census Data

CensusScope for New York, NY
Trends and charts for New York population, income, migration, industry and occupation.
NYC Population
The Department of City Planning produces many reports on the city's population, both current and historical.
New York State Data Center
The most comprehensive source of economic and demographic data for New York state.

NYC Community Data

NYC Community Portal
Community district profiles. Data resources including demographic, social, economic and housing profiles.

NYCdata

NYCdata
"This compendium of data, facts and figures over a wide range of fields quantifies many aspects of New York City." Produced by the Weissman Center For International Business, Baruch College.
NYC Open Data
A hub for data both used and produced by NYC government.

GIS Practicum

Do you have a research question that you'd like to envision geographically? Maybe you'd like to study neighborhoods and businesses to target a market. Or perhaps you want to visualize the distribution of education, employment, or resources across the country or around the world. Have you ever wanted to add a map to your presentations or reports, but couldn't find one that suits your needs?

Enroll in this practicum that introduces participants to geographic information systems (GIS).

GIS Practicum

Related Guides

Intro to NYC Data
Learn where to access statistical data for the neighborhoods and boroughs of New York City. This guide was developed by Frank Donnelly, GIS Librarian, Baruch College.