SJSU Research Guides: Community Health: Community Description Resources

Social Explorer Database

Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
Social Explorer is a web-based mapping and data visualization tool that allows you to explore 500,000+ data indicators and over 220 years of data for the United States including all Decennial Censuses, American Community Surveys and many other datasets. The interface lets users create maps and reports to better illustrate, analyze and understand markets, voting, poverty, aging populations, ethnicity and race, spending patterns, health indicators, crime, environment, education, and more.

Sources for Community Statistics

U.S. Census This link opens in a new window
Includes data on age, disability, education, employment, income, language, poverty, race/ethnicity, veteran status. Choose city, town, county, zip code or just select a state. For help on finding information from this resource, use the handout on how to find population information.

California Health Interview Survey
The California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) is the nation's largest state health survey and a critical source of data on Californians as well as on the state's various racial and ethnic groups.
Explore Census Data
Includes data on age, disability, education, employment, income, language, poverty, race/ethnicity, veteran status.
County Health Rankings
This web site provides access to 50 state reports, ranking each county within the 50 states according to its health outcomes and the multiple health factors that determine a county’s health.
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County Health Rankings on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/County-Health-Rankings/300771948461?ref=ts
Bay Area Census. Assoc of Bay Area Governments
Data for counties, cities, census tracts.
Healthy People 2020
Health Disparities: Compare the Top 10 Causes of Death across Populations
U.S. Office of Minority Health
Overview and data about basic health disparities.
California QuickFacts from US Census Bureau
Alameda County QuickFacts from US Census Bureau
Monterey County QuickFacts from US Census Bureau
Santa Clara County QuickFacts from US Census Bureau
Santa Cruz County QuickFacts from US Census Bureau

Specific Population Statistics

KidsData
Offers comprehensive data about the health and well being of children across California. The site offers data for every city, county, and school district in the state.
Pew Hispanic Center
Data and resources on a variety of topics, including demography, economics, education, employment, and youth.
California Religious Demographics. USC. Center for Religion & Civic Culture
The USC Center has used information from the Glenmary Research Center to create religious profiles for a representative sample of California counties.
Bay Area Equity Atlas
Bay Area Equity Atlas is a comprehensive data support system to track the state of equity across the region and inform solutions for inclusive prosperity.

Zip Code Map

This is a clickable map that creates a visual Zip Code finder. Use it in conjunction with American FactFinder from the U.S. Census for zipcode data searches.

Zip Code Finder and Boundary Map

Handout for Finding Statistics

Resources that will help you describe your community

Search California & Local Government Sites

If you're feeling stuck with your research, try using Google to search within specific sites for statistical data. Watch in full screen mode.