Catalog of Administrative Data Sets

Administrative data are information collected, used, and stored primarily for administrative (i.e., operational), rather than research, purposes. These data can be an excellent source of information for use in research and impact evaluation. Specific requirements and processes for obtaining data vary by data source. To assist researchers in screening potential data sources, J-PAL North America has cataloged a number of key US data sets. The catalog documents procedures on how to access data based on information provided by the originating agencies.

For further information, view all of J-PAL North America's current resources related to administrative data

Used by a J-PAL affiliate for a randomized evaluation.
First year for which the data set is available.
State or province
Personally identifiable information is available such that data may be linked to external data sources.
5 result(s)
  • Political Economy and Governance

Colorado Voter Records

Colorado Secretary of State
Individual-level data on all registered voters in the state of Colorado. Voter record include registration status, voting activity, as well as geographic information.
  • Labor Markets
  • Political Economy and Governance

National Change of Address (NCOA)

United States Postal Service (USPS) Data Axle
Data Axle provides national change of address data as a NCOALink® Full Service Provider Licensee. This information includes all address changes registered with USPS in the United States.
  • Political Economy and Governance

North Carolina Voter Records

North Carolina State Board of Elections
Individual-level data on all citizens who are registered to vote in the State of North Carolina. Voter files include registration status, voter history records, voting activity, as well as geographic information.
  • Political Economy and Governance

Ohio Department of Taxation

Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT)
State and local tax data from Ohio
  • Political Economy and Governance

Oregon Voter Records

Oregon Secretary of State, Office of the Secretary of State, Elections Division
Individual-level data on all citizens who are registered to vote in the State of Oregon. Voter files include registration status, voting activity, as well as geographic information.