Data Sources
Open-Source Data Resources
For more information on conducting research using census data, visit the library research guide.
- Los Angeles Data Justice HubOpen sources of data organized thematically around social justice topics. Includes data sets focused on Los Angeles and on the US more broadly.
- Census DataData from the U.S. Census Bureau.
- U.S. Census Bureau: Quick Facts about Los AngelesBasic statistical information about Los Angeles.
- Los Angeles City Planning - DemographicsBasic informational charts created by the LA City Planning office.
- Neighborhood Data for Social ChangeA platform that provides data about neighborhoods in Los Angeles created by the USC Price Center for Social Innovation.
- Los Angeles Open DataExplore data on a variety of topics provided by Los Angeles, including special features (e.g. Black-owned businesses, COVID-19 risk maps, digital equity, etc.) and organized by broad topic (e.g. city infrastructure, public safety, housing and land use, etc.)
- California Open DataStatewide open data portal created to improve collaboration, expand transparency and lead to innovation and increased effectiveness.
- Los Angeles GeoHubA Los Angeles City platform for "exploring, visualizing, and downloanding location-based open data."
- Mapping LA NeighborhoodsDetailed demographic information from 2000 broken down by neighborhood by the LA Times. (Project page is no longer being maintained and includes some broken links.)
- AskCHISAskCHIS is an online health query system that allows you to quickly search for health statistics on your county, region, and state. The resource draws upon the responses of more than 20,000 Californians interviewed each year by The California Health Interview Survey (CHIS). Resource created by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.
- AskCHIS Neighborhood EditionHealth information by ZIP code, city, and legislative district based on California Health Interview Survey (CHIS). Resource created by UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.
Subscription Data Analysis Tools
Access is provided by UCLA Library. For off-campus access, connect with the campus VPN or proxy server.
- SimplyAnalytics This link opens in a new windowA web-based mapping, analytics, and data visualization application with 100,000+ data variables, including: demographic data from the US Census dating back to 1980, the American Community Survey (ACS), consumer spending data from the Consumer Expenditure Survey (CEX), and D&B's Premium business directory providing access to over 20 million US business profiles. Additionally, users have access to the MRI-SimmonsLOCAL consumer behavior dataset, which includes data on over 8,000 brands and 450 categories as well as crosstab functionality with the Simmons NCS data. Premium market segment data is available from the PRIZM, ConneXions, and P$YCLE datasets enabling researchers to identify target market segments based on lifestyle, tech usage, and income. Localized survey data is available from the Nielsen Scarborough dataset, along with detailed financial data from the Financial CLOUT dataset. Data is available down to the Census Block Group level.
- Social Explorer This link opens in a new windowCurrent and historical demographic and social data, plus online tools to create custom maps and reports. Optional personal login account required to save and share projects online.
- PolicyMap This link opens in a new windowOnline data and mapping application with access to more than 10,000 indicators for U.S. demographics, housing and real estate, income, mortgages, health, and more. Create custom maps, tables, and reports and upload your own data without expensive software and training. Online access restricted to UCLA.
