U.S. Census and American Community Survey microdata from 1850 to the present. Learn More about the IPUMS USA project
Beyond offering the ability to create and download customized datasets from the IPUMS microdata collections, we also support web-based analysis of the data through the SDA (Survey Documentation and Analysis) online data analysis tool. SDA empowers users to analyze IPUMS data directly from their web browsers without the need for additional software or advanced programming skills. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or a student exploring data for the first time, the SDA tool makes it easier than ever to unlock insights from our datasets. If you’re a current SDA user and ready to get started, check out the new datasets from IPUMS CPS and IPUMS MEPS. Otherwise, read on to learn more about SDA and how to use this tool to analyze IPUMS data.
