Statistics and Population/Demographics
Statistics Primer - This is a primer on finding statistical information on the Web and includes basic concepts of
statistics such as mean, median, percentage, per capita, etc. It also includes a section on data analysis that always should
be considered before using statistics.
California- General
- California Center for Health Statistics - "Advance Report: California Vital Statistics, 2000"
- California Facts - Links to a wide variety of quick facts from the State of California Website.
- California General Statistics - compiled from the Fedstats site. Provides brief data on agriculture; population,
immigration & demographics; labor force; business; crime; education; energy & environment; gross state product
and personal income.
- California Local Government Finance Almanac - "Data, statistics, analyses, and articles on California city and
county finance." Topics include vehicle license fees (VLF), state and local fiscal relationships, legislation, and
property taxes. Provides links to government and other related sites. The author "is the League of California
Cities’ chief fiscal advisor, and is closely involved with proposals to reform local government finance."
- California State Health Facts Online - This site is provided by the Kaiser Family Foundation. This resource
contains the latest state-level data on demographics, health, and health policy, including health coverage, access,
financing, and state legislation.
- California Statistical Abstract - This is the 38th edition of the California Statistical Abstract, a compilation of
data on social, economic and physical aspects of the State.
- Counting California - Features a range of social and economic statistics about California and its counties
including: population & demographics, business and industry, education, health & vital statistics, housing
characteristics & costs, and finally work, labor and employment.
- The Data Source Handbook {.pdf} - from the Calif. Dept. of Finance Demographic Research Unit State Census
Data Center. This handbook provides Web links to state and federal agencies that provide statistical data. The
handbook is divided into: (1) data sources by subject, (2) data sources in alphabetical order with URL addresses
that link to the Web site, (3) statistical abstract, and (4) California State Census Network.
- Long-Term Socio-Economic Forecasts by County - Biennial socio-economic forecasts, with history and long-term
projections, for all counties in California. Includes statistics on wage and salary job creation, population growth,
migration, industrial production, and other factors. Forecasts available back to 2000 for some counties; 2002 for
others. From the California Department of Transportation.
- San Joaquin Valley: Selected Statistics on Population, Economy, and Environment - (2002) This report is a statistical
overview of the eight counties of the San Joaquin Valley, based on data published by sate and federal agencies.
The report shows that the San Joaquin Valley is a region of rich and diverse agriculture. The report includes
many charts and tables summarizing selected data. It also cites published sources of current and historic data
about California and the characteristics of its counties and their populations.
- State and Country Quick Facts - This new handy reference resource from the US Census Bureau allows users
to access frequently requested Census Bureau information at the national, state, and county level. The site is
navigated via a pull-down menu or interactive map, both of which produce tables of facts about the people,
businesses, and geography for that state compared to the country as a whole. Another pull-down menu (or map)
leads to similar information on the county level (compared to the state as a whole). In addition, each page offers
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