Library Guides: Cal-in-Sac Projects Resources: General Demographics

Population and Demographic Information from California

The below links provide access to population and demograpic information from a variety of state agency sources.

California Department of Finance
- Demographic R eports (including immigration statistics)
- Reports and Research Papers
- Race/Hispanics Population with Age and Gender Detail, 2000–2010
Demographic Profile - California and Counties -- Quick access to current population and economic statistics.

PolicyMap Demos

U.S. Census Information on California

The following sources are from the United States Census Bureau or provide U.S. Census information.

Quick Facts -- Provides quick access to state, county and city level statistics on population, geography, economic, etc.
California Quick Facts
Historic Population Counts by County, 1900-1990 -- Text-based page showing state and county populations 1900-1990.

Demography LibGuide

PolicyMap This link opens in a new window
An easy-to-use mapping program that includes over 15,000 US demographic and socioeconomic data indicators from the neighborhood census block to national levels. Data may be downloaded to csv.
PolicyMap is an easy-to-use mapping program that includes over 15,000 US demographic and socioeconomic data indicators from the neighborhood census block to national levels. Data about demographics, neighborhood conditions, real estate markets, income, jobs and economy, education, crime, and health can be presented as maps, tables, charts and reports.
SimplyAnalytics
Access to business packages within this resource have been discontinued effective 6/30/24 due to library budget cuts." A web-based data analysis and mapping application that allows users to create custom thematic maps, tables, and reports using demographic, business, and marketing data for the United States. Note: Access limited to 10 simultaneous users. To increase the limit temporarily for use in classes or workshops, please send your request to eart@library.berkeley.edu a minimum of 5 business days in advance.
A web-based data analysis and mapping application that allows users to create custom thematic maps, tables and reports using demographic, business, and marketing data for the United States. Includes over 70,000 data variables related to demographics, employment, real estate & housing, crime, businesses, consumer spending, and points of interest data from the US Census, historical US Census data (2000), SimmonsLOCAL data from Experian, and Nielsen Claritas PRIZM data.
Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
Data and interactive thematic maps from the U.S. Census from 1790-present.
Provides access to current and historical United States census data, including all historic decennial censuses and American Community Surveys, as well as other demographic information, such as religious organizations. Census data is current to 2010 and historical back to 1790. In addition to being a data resource, the web interface lets users create maps and reports to better illustrate, analyze and understand demography and social change.

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Cal-in-Sac Projects Resources: General Demographics

Population and Demographic Information from California

PolicyMap Demos

U.S. Census Information on California