Population and Census Data

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 Sex
County-to-County Commute Maps
Additional Population and Census related data

Population Data for California Statewide and County

Local Area Profile
Find the current population in my county or California.
Population Data Search Tool
Advanced search for population by time period and area.
California Population Projections
Information about the number of people living in California or a particular county from the California Department of Finance.

Demographic Profiles

Demographic Profiles of California and Counties
Developed from 2015-2019 American Community Survey estimates.
Demographic Profiles Local Workforce Development Areas (Local Areas) in California
Developed from 2015-2019 American Community Survey estimates.

Labor Force and Occupation Data by Race/Ethnicity and Gender

Labor Force and Occupation Data by Race/Ethnicity and Sex
Data from the American Community Survey.
State and County Population Projections by Race/Ethnicity, Age, and Gender 2010-2060
Data from the California Department of Finance.

County-to-County Commute Maps

County-to-County Commute Patterns
Maps for the state and select counties based on the Census 2000 data about California residents and county commute patterns.

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.