Bay Area Census Resources
Find key resources for Bay Area demographics, housing, transportation, and economic trends. Explore the links below for official census data, mapping tools, and research organizations.
National Data Sites
U.S. Census Bureau(link is external, opens in a new window)
The U.S. Census Bureau website offers demographic, economic and geographic data at the national, state and local levels. It provides population counts, housing statistics, business trends and mapping tools for research and policy analysis.
Explore Census Data(link is external, opens in a new window)
The U.S. Census Bureau website offers demographic, economic and geographic data at the national, state and local levels. It provides population counts, housing statistics, business trends and mapping tools for research and policy analysis.
American Community Survey(link is external, opens in a new window)
The American Community Survey is an ongoing survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau that provides detailed demographic, social, economic and housing data each year. The survey helps communities, businesses and policymakers make informed decisions based on up-to-date statistics.
Data.gov(link is external, opens in a new window)
Data.gov is the U.S. government's open data portal, offering public access to datasets from federal, state, and local agencies. It provides information on a wide range of topics, including health, climate, education, and transportation, to support research, innovation, and transparency.
AASHTO Census Transportation Planning Products(link is external, opens in a new window)
Data.gov is the U.S. government's open data portal, offering public access to datasets from federal, state, and local agencies. It provides information on a wide range of topics, including health, climate, education, and transportation, to support research, innovation, and transparency.
California Data Sites
California Department of Finance(link is external, opens in a new window)
The California Department of Finance's Demographic Research Unit provides population estimates and projections for the state, counties, and cities.
California State Data Center(link is external, opens in a new window)
The State Census Data Center (SCDC) was established to serve as the central point for the dissemination of census data in California. The SCDC program was instituted by the U.S. Census Bureau to increase and improve public access to census data products.
MTC/ABAG Data Tools
MTC/ABAG makes data sets and tools available to partners, researchers, residents and anyone who is interested in learning more about what is happening in the Bay Area.
Vital Signs
Vital Signs is an interactive platform from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission that tracks key data on transportation, land use, economy, and the environment in the Bay Area. It provides visualizations and analysis to help policymakers, researchers, and the public understand regional trends and inform planning decisions.