Local Population Statistics Online
Recent U.S. Census Data
To search for and display 2010 U.S. Census data for the entire San Fernando Valley, use American FactFinder as follows:
- Click on Geographies, select County Subdivision as the Geographic Type, select California as the State, select Los Angeles as the County, and select San Fernando Valley CCD, Los Angeles County, California. If desired, one may also select county subdivisions from the menu.
- Close the window when done, and a long list of data tables will be displayed for the San Fernando Valley. To further narrow results to specific demographics, select topics or race and ethnic groups to add to the search.
Data by Census Tracts or zip code can also be used in American FactFinder to search smaller geographic areas of the San Fernando Valley.
- Zip Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTA) are used in American FactFinder to report data by zip code. Therefore, when searching for zip code level data, from the Geographies menu, select 5 digit ZCTA, select California as the State, and then the desired zip code from the ZCTA5 menu that is shown, such as "ZCTA5 91324". More information is available at: What is a Zip Code Tabulation Area? (Census Bureau).
- Zip Code Look-up (U.S. Postal Service). Search by address, city, or business name to find zip codes. If found, the appropriate ZIP+4 Code will be returned. Can also find city name by zip code. Includes a link to the Postal Service's Zip Code FAQs.
- Community Information by Zip Code (Oviatt Library) includes more detail about People and Households by ZIP Code.
Data from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey for the San Fernando Valley Sub-County Census District (i.e. the entire Valley), with comparisons to the City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, the State of California and the United States, is available from the San Fernando Valley Economic Research Center.
Demographic Research Unit Statistical Reports (City of Los Angeles Planning Department). Census data from 2010 and more recent estimates; data is by Los Angeles City community planning areas (such as Encino-Tarzana and Northridge), by census tract, and by Area Planning Commission (e.g. North Valley and South Valley). See also Community Plan Profiles and Statistics.
Mapping L.A. Neighborhoods (Los Angeles Times) both maps and provides demographic data about neighborhoods within the City of Los Angeles, including some comparisons to other neighborhoods.
Healthy City is a community service and policy research tool for Los Angeles County. Provides a large database of community resources/services and localized demographic and health data on a GIS mapping platform. Much of the statistical data comes from government sources with some estimates from other organizations.
County and City Data Book (Census Bureau). Easy to use source for statistics about Burbank, Glendale, and other cities within the valley.
Demographic Research Unit (California Department of Finance). A variety of demographic reports on cities and counties.
RAND California (Oviatt Library subscription). Numerous statistical databases on California, many of which include data at the city or zip code level. Many tables are based on government data.
Older Census Data
The Census Bureau Publications collection includes many older Census of Population and Housing publications in .PDF format (most have city-level data rather than census tract data).