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COMMUNITY DEMOGRAPHICS
 
bullet Center for Demographic Research
GEOGRAPHIC LEVELS: County, City
Population by age, sex, race and ethnicity. Historical population data 1950-2000. Population projections to 2025. Vital statistics. Voter registration.
bullet A Child's Day: 2003 - (Selected Indicators of Child Well-Being) Household Economic Studies             Issued in January 2007, this report contains otherwise hard-to-find data on such aspect of a child's day as TV watching, meals with family, daycare, extracurricular activities, academics, etc.
bullet California Department of  Finance: Demographics Reports
GEOGRAPHIC LEVELS: County, City
City and county population by age, sex, race and ethnicity. Historical data. Change from 1990 to 2000 census. Projections to 2020.
bullet Official City Web Pages
GEOGRAPHIC LEVEL: City
Links to official web pages for cities in Orange County. Each city provides differing information on its community: economic, demographic, business, employment, fun facts, etc.
bullet Demographic Profiles: Census 2000
For every city, county, and state in the U.S., search this site for statistics on age, detailed race, Hispanic origin, households, detailed ancestry, school enrollment, educational attainment, marital status, grandparents as caregivers, place of birth, language spoken at home, employment status, income, poverty, and more.
bullet Fact Book: Handbook of Education Information [California Dept. of Education]
The annual Fact Book is a collection of statistics and information on a variety of subjects and issues concerning education in California. It is designed to aid reporters covering education and to serve as a reference for educators, legislators, and the general public.
bullet Back to School [Census Bureau] 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002
Links to reports on school statistics. Data varies each year but usually includes number of teachers in U.S., teacher salaries, number of computers in elementary and secondary schools, cost of a college education, average earnings by educational attainment, number of students by level from preschool to college, graduation rates, government spending per student, and charter schools.
bulletERSYS
GEOGRAPHIC LEVEL: City
Detailed demographic data on 1300 U.S. cities including age, ethnicity, education, income, and families. Also data on environment (air quality), housing, labor (unemployment), and quality of life (crime, mortality, religion, politics, and shopping malls). Data sources include U.S. Census Bureau, National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Geological Survey..
bullet Children At Risk: State Trends 1990 to 2000
GEOGRAPHIC LEVELS: State, U.S.
Changes in 11 key indicators of child well-being from 1990 to 2000.
bullet Kids Count Census Data Online
GEOGRAPHIC LEVELS: City, County, State, U.S. Congressional Districts
Data from Census 2000 on age, race, Hispanic origin, and living arrangements.
bullet Counting California
GEOGRAPHIC LEVELS: State, County, City
Scroll down to Population & Demographics
Click on California or Counties or Cities
Extensive statistics from 1990 and 2000 Census (as they become available). Includes population by age, by citizenship, by language spoken at home, Hispanic origin, income/poverty, race by educational attainment, race by school enrollment, household data, and more.
bulletOrange County Community Indicators
Online: 2006
Online: 2003 - PDF-72 pages
Print: REF DESK HC107 .C22 O754  2006  CATALOG RECORD |
Print:  DOCS DESK OrCo P580 I52  
GEOGRAPHIC LEVEL: County
Orange County strengths, challenges, and trends. Economic and Business Climate: per capita income, housing demand and affordability, average commute times, jobs by industry, high-technology cluster diversity. Technology & Innovation:  computers in schools, technology-related degrees. Education: health status, child care quality and affordability, prenatal care, causes of death for children under five, immunization rates, physical fitness of children, health-insurance coverage, illicit drug use, and mental health. Public Safety: child abuse, crime rate, gang-related crimes, hate crimes.
bullet RAND California: Population and Demographics
GEOGRAPHIC LEVELS: State, County, City, Zip code
Population by age and race/ethnicity. Population projections for counties by race/ethnicity. Immigration by country of birth, age, occupation, and zip code.
bullet MapStats USA
Geographic Levels: U.S., State, County, Congressional District
Data from 1990 and also Census 2000 (as available) on population, race, education, income/poverty, households, and business data. Comparisons between Orange County/ California and California/U.S.
 

SCHOOL DISTRICT DATA

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bullet ED-Data [California Department of Education]
  Profiles and reports by state, county, school district, and school. Includes API, Star test results, student enrollment by ethnicity, dropout rates by ethnicity.
 
bullet DataQuest [California Department of Education]
  Academic Performance Index, enrollment, staffing, projected teacher hires, dropout rates by grade and ethnicity, English learners, Stanford 9 scores. Data by state, county, school district, and school.
 
bullet RAND California: Education
  Enrollment by ethnicity, enrollment by limited  English proficiency, enrollment projections, K-12 expenditures, revenues, and salaries, performance statistics, Star and SAT scores, API, class size, teacher-pupil ratio, computer and Internet access, teacher demographics.
 
bullet Counting California: Education
  Educational attainment, educational expenditures, libraries, public schools, private schools, enrollment/attendance, teachers and school personnel, test scores (STAR 2000). To access city and county data, in top menu bar click on Geography.
 
bullet School District Demographics [NCES]
  Data on the characteristics of school districts, children, and K-12 education from both the 2000 census and also the 1990 census. Maps and district profiles. 
 
bullet National Center for Education Statistics [NCES]
  NCES is the primary federal agency for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the United States and other countries. This site includes Digest of Education Statistics, Condition of Education, and Education Statistics Quarterly.
 

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bullet Racial & Ethnic Survey [Orange County Dept. of Education] CATALOG RECORD
  GEOGRAPHIC LEVEL: School District, School
Detailed race/ethnicity data by school district, by school, and by city/grade level. High school graduates by school by ethnicity. Dropouts by school district by ethnicity. Ethnicities include: American Indian, Asian, Pacific Islander, Philipino, Hispanic, African American, and White.
   
bullet Orange County Community Indicators CATALOG RECORD
  Online: 2006 (scroll down to middle of page)
  Online: 2003 - PDF-72 pages
Print:  REF DESK HC107 .C22 O754  2006 
  Print:  DOCS DESK OrCo P580 I52  
  GEOGRAPHIC LEVEL: County
  Orange County strengths, challenges, and trends. Economic and Business Climate: per capita income, housing demand and affordability, average commute times, jobs by industry, high-technology cluster diversity. Technology & Innovation:  computers in schools, technology-related degrees. Education: health status, child care quality and affordability, prenatal care, causes of death for children under five, immunization rates, physical fitness of children, health-insurance coverage, illicit drug use, and mental health. Public Safety: child abuse, crime rate, gang-related crimes, hate crimes.
 
 
bullet California Cities, Towns, & Counties CATALOG RECORD
  GEOGRAPHIC LEVELS: County, City
Basic statistical data (population by age, race, income & poverty, educational attainment, labor force, school district data). Information by county and by city, principally drawn from the 1990 Census of Population. Latest copies kept at the Reference Desk and the Documents Desk.
 
 
bullet County & City Extra: Annual Metro, City, and County Data Book: (2006) CATALOG RECORD
  GEOGRAPHIC LEVELS: County, City
Table D has city data, including population, race, age, households and size, crime, school enrollment, educational attainment, income, own/rent, labor force, sales, healthcare, income, poverty, and disability. Latest copy kept at the Documents Desk.
 
bullet MSA Profile (2004) CATALOG RECORD
  GEOGRAPHIC LEVEL: Metropolitan Statistical Area
Projections to 2030 of population by age and race, income, sales, unemployment and educational attainment. Kept on the Business Reference Tables.
 
bullet Orange County Progress Report CATALOG RECORD
  GEOGRAPHIC LEVELS: County, City
Population data from 1950-2005, including age distribution, race and ethnicity, population projections to 2020, voter registration, housing units by type, own/rent, major employers by company name and number of employees, taxable sales by type of establishment, labor force by industry, employment and unemployment rates and projections. Latest copies kept at the Reference Desk and the Documents Desk.
 
 
bullet Orange County & Southern California Economic Outlook: 2005-2006
  SHELVED ON: Business Table 1B: Forecasts and Statistics
  GEOGRAPHIC LEVEL: County
Regional economic outlook with statistics on population, employment, and income. Latest copies kept on the Business Reference Tables and the Documents Desk.
 
bullet Orange County Profiles CATALOG RECORD
  GEOGRAPHIC LEVELS: County, City
Short demographic subject reports on race/ethnicity, immigrants, juvenile population, and higher education compiled by the Center for Demographic Research. Latest copy kept at the Documents Desk.
 
bullet Orange Countywide Health Needs Assessment (2005) CATALOG RECORD
            Online: OCHNA
  GEOGRAPHIC LEVEL: County
Health data and statistics, emphasis on mental health and lifestyle.
   
bullet Orange County [McCormack's Guides]: (2001) CATALOG RECORD
  GEOGRAPHIC LEVELS: County, City, School District
Population, income, vital statistics, public school rankings, school rankings statewide, SAT scores, college attendance rates, Cal States and UC's chosen by local graduates, data on high school performance, private schools. Newcomers' guide includes Orange County grocery prices, taxes and average rental rates. 2-3 page profiles of each city. Latest copy at the Documents Desk.
 
bullet American Housing Survey for the Anaheim-Santa Ana Metropolitan Area (2004) CATALOG RECORD & INTERNET LINK
  GEOGRAPHIC LEVEL: Metropolitan Statistical Area
Detailed data on housing characteristics (number of rooms, square foot/person, heating, plumbing, year moved in), owners and occupants (income, years of school completed). Access online or at the Reference Desk and the Documents Desk.
 
bullet Projections and Planning Information Orange County CATALOG RECORD
            Online: LaborMarketInfo
  GEOGRAPHIC LEVEL: County
Occupations and industry projections for Orange County. Social and economic data includes "Public Assistance Recipients by Program" - including AFDC, Food Stamps, General Relief, Refugee Cash Assistance. Kept at Documents Desk.
 
bullet Editor & Publisher Market Guide (2006) CATALOG RECORD
  GEOGRAPHIC LEVELS: U.S., State, City
Population, households, bus lines, passenger cars, electric and gas meters, main industries, tap water, major stores and malls, colleges and universities, newspapers. Latest copy at the Business Reference Tables.
 
bullet State and Metropolitan Area Data Book (1997-98) CATALOG RECORD & INTERNET LINK
  GEOGRAPHIC LEVELS: County, City
Table C-1: Population and change 1990-1997. Table C-2: Population by race and poverty. Table C-3: Personal income. Access latest copy online or at the Documents Desk.

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