DataPost | Dig in!
A collection of data and numbers
Looking for research help, deeper understanding of the day's news, or do you just like numbers? Here's a list of some of the most interesting, searchable databases developed by The Washington Post and other local and national organizations and agencies. Know of any other reliable databases? Looking for other topics? Send us your suggestions and comments.
Census & Demographics
2010 Census Interactive
Explore the changes that defined the last decade. Check back often for updates as new data is released.
- American Community Survey: DC | MD | VA
- Social characteristics, 2005-09
- Minority-owned businesses 2002-2007
- 2009 population estimates
- State, county housing unit estimates 2009
- 2009 estimates on race, sex, age
- Change in poverty rate, 1999-2008
- Change in poor population, 1999-2008
- Census population changes 2000-2009
- Census and federal spending, 2008
Crime & Courts
- 2011 D.C. crime statistics
- 2011 Prince George's County homicides
- 2010 Prince George's County homicides
- 2009 FBI crime statistics
- 2009 FBI crime Statistics, cities
- 2009 FBI hate crime reports
- Virginia executions
- Maryland executions
- Federal prosecutions and convictions, by state
- Gun ownership in Washington, D.C.
- Sex Offenders: DC | MD | VA | U.S.
Transportation & Development
- How we get around: Commuting in the U.S.
- Green buildings in Washington, D.C.
- BRAC personnel changes/traffic impact
- Fatal red light running crashes
- Urban congestion: Delays and costs
- Pedestrian fatalities by jurisdiction since 2005
- Pedestrian fatalities by state since 1994
- Alcohol-related traffic fatalities since 1982
- Malls in America
- Tysons Metro properties
- Older driver crash statistics
- 2008 Bike death statistics
- Motorist fatalities by state
- Virginia DOT projects
- VDOT traffic data
- Maryland traffic data
- U.S. motorcycle deaths 2008
Health & Safety
- AIDS in the Suburbs
- Restaurant health inspections: DC | VA
- Health professional licenses: DC | VA
- Nursing home inspection reports: MD | VA
- Child care center inspection reports: MD | VA
Real Estate & Business
- D.C. assessments
- Property sales and tax history
- Complaints against Va. businesses
- Liquor selling violations in Va.
- Non-profit businesses, organizations
Science & Environment
Sports
- World Cup: Historical Database 1930-2006
- STATS: Arenas, Butler and Jamison
- Charities: Index of sports-affiliated foundations
Education
- Local schools enrollment data and more
- Loans to U.S. college students
- Where Gates Foundation sends its money
- Maryland teacher license citations
- Virginia teacher license citations
- Faculty Salaries
- High school rankings
- National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores, by state
- U.S. private schools
Government & Politics
- Political pressure on D.C.'s youth services trust
- Candidates for Virginia General Assembly in 2011
- People owed IRS refunds
- D.C. travel expenses made after freeze
- Federal workers who owe the IRS
- Best federal agencies to work in: Large | Small
- Fenty's Ward project spending
- White House staff salaries 2010
- Election results: DC | MD | VA
- Campaign donations: DC | MD | VA
- Spending by Virginia agencies
- Excess federal properties in the D.C. area
