Data and Statistics Sources
Finding and using data and statistics can be a challenge. The sources listed here are good places to start. For more general information about finding statistics, see the Social Statistics and Data research guide.
The California Department of Finance has links to many demographic statistics sources.
- Demographic Research, California Department of FinanceThe Demographic Research Unit (DRU) of the California Department of Finance is designated as the single official source of demographic data for state planning and budgeting.
- North American City Reports (via Policy Commons) This link opens in a new window
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Full text of surveys, budgets, statistical records, case studies, planning documents, training manuals, policy guidelines, reports, and news from the five hundred largest cities in North America. It also includes select materials from hundreds of related agencies and non-governmental organizations. - PolicyMap This link opens in a new window
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Online 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.
- Social ExplorerSocial Explorer provides easy access to demographic information about the United States. We provide thousands of interactive data maps going back to 1790.
- T-RacesTestbed for the Redlining Archives of California's Exclusionary Spaces.