LibGuides: Data and Statistics: Find Data: ODU Databases

Introduction

This section provides links to databases the ODU Libraries' subscribes to that contain data and statistics resources. The listing is not meant to be exhaustive.

ODU Databases for Data

Historical Statistics of the United States Millennial Edition
Colonial times - present (Restricted to ODU)
Provides access to over 37,000 data series from the revised and expanded Historical Statistics of the United States, covering topics ranging from migration and health to crime and the Confederate States of America. Users can graph individual tables and create customized tables and spreadsheets.
Statistical Abstract of the U.S.
1878 - present (Restricted to ODU)
The authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States. The online version includes monthly updates to tables, deep searching at the line-item level, powerful facets for narrowing search results, and image and spreadsheet versions of all current and historical tables.
WRDS (Wharton Research Data Services)
Current (Restricted to ODU)
Access to finance, management, marketing, banking, and insurance data from CUSIP, TRACE, ExecuComp, CRSP, Compustat, ETF Global, IBES Academic, and other data sources. We recommend that faculty, Ph.D students, staff, or master's students Register for their own account for remote access and other features. Otherwise, provide your campus e-mail address to receive one-day access to WRDS.
Social Explorer
1790-present (Restricted to ODU/VIVA)
Social Explorer is designed to provide quick and easy access to historical census data and demographic information from 1790 to the present. Provides access to fast, intuitive, and appealing maps and reports to help users visually analyze and understand demography and social change throughout history. To use Social Explorer remotely, save, and share projects, please create a personal account.

IMF (International Financial Statistics) Data
Coverage varies. (Restricted to ODU)
IMF research covers a broad spectrum of macroeconomic and financial issues, including exchange rates, fiscal policy, monetary policy, and global financial stability. (IMF Data Portal updated June 2025.)