Population and Census Data

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The Employment Development Department (EDD) Labor Market Division provides Population and Census data that describe the characteristics of the people living in a geographic area. These characteristics include race/ethnicity, income, where they work, gender, and more. Please see the links below for a detailed description of the data available.

Population Data for California Statewide and County

Demographic Profiles

Labor Force and Occupation Data by Race/Ethnicity and Gender

County-to-County Commute Maps

Additional Population and Census related data

  • California Demographic Research Unit
    The Demographic Research Unit of the California Department of Finance is designated as the single official source of demographic data for state planning and budgeting. This page contains links to key demographic data from the Dept of Finance, as well as, other official sources such as the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Data available includes but is not limited to city and county population estimates, population projections, immigration, commuting patterns and census reports.

  • Measures of Income Data Tool
    Income data for California and Counties

  • Model-based Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates (SAIPE)
    Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) are produced for school districts, counties, and states. The main objective of this program is to provide updated estimates of income and poverty statistics for the administration of federal programs and the allocation of federal funds to local jurisdictions.

  • Median Household and Family Incomes
    Current data from the US Census Bureau

  • Total Personal Income and Per Capita Income (US Bureau of Economic Analysis)
    Personal income is the income received by all persons from all sources. Personal income is the sum of net earnings by place of residence, property income, and personal current transfer receipts.