Los Angeles Information Sources
- City of Los Angeles
- County of Los Angeles
- Los Angeles Airports
- Los Angeles Ports
- United Way of Greater Los Angeles Reports
- Additional Regional Resources (almanac, smog, freeway speeds, earthquakes, etc)
City of Los Angeles
Census 2000 data from the Demographic Research Unit Statistical Reports (City of Los Angeles Planning Dept.) Data from Census 2000 by Los Angeles City community planning areas.
IMAP L.A. (City of Los Angeles) GIS interactive mapping developed to provide easy access and a visual display of City information and services as well as access to information from other sources. This includes parcel maps and associated data, demographic data, elected official district maps, and information about locations of services available in local neighborhoods.
Los Angeles Facts and Figures (City of Los Angeles Planning Dept.) Overview includes geography, transportation, population numbers, and seismic information.
Economic and Demographic Information (Los Angeles City Administrative Officer)
Selected Demographic & Housing Data for the City of Los Angeles (City of Los Angeles Housing Dept.) Selected data from the 1980 and 1990 Census of Population and Housing. Some data is available in charts and other graphic formats.
InfoLA (City of Los Angeles) Geographic Information System (GIS) application that offers land and property information, 2000 demographic information at the census tract level, flood zone information in a map form, and more.
Building Summaries (City of Los Angeles Planning Dept.) Most data is available by region of Los Angeles City and/or Community Planning Area.
Residential Vacancy Data (City of Los Angeles Housing Dept.)
Los Angeles City General Plan and Los Angeles City Community Plans
Los Angeles City Charter, Rules and Codes
Los Angeles City Zoning Information
County of Los Angeles
Census 2000 & Other Statistics (Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning)
County of Los Angeles Statistical Data Interesting basic statistics on Los Angeles County geography, population, ethnic makeup, registered voters, and valuation.
Airport facts and statistics
Los Angeles International Airport (select Airport Facts, then Statistics)
Port of Los Angeles facts and statistics
Facts & Figures about the Port of Los Angeles
Port of Los Angeles Cargo Statistics
Port of Los Angeles Economic Impacts
FAQ about the Port of Los Angeles
United Way of Greater Los Angeles Reports
State of the County Report: Los Angeles 1998-99 (United Way of Greater Los Angeles) Countywide statistics on population, business, employment, education, health, crime and other areas affecting human services. Many tables cover multi-year frameworks and are based on government data. (.pdf format)
Los Angeles County Service Planning Area Databook (United Way of Greater Los Angeles) Zip code data/estimates on demographic, economic, and health topics for communities in Los Angeles County. Includes both tables and maps. Many tables are based on government data. (.pdf format)
American Dream Makers: Latino Profiles Study Report (United Way of Greater Los Angeles) Statistical data on Latinos in Los Angeles County on a variety of topics. Many tables also include other ethnic/racial groups for comparative purposes. Some data is by zip code, some countywide. Many tables are based on government data.
Asian Pacific Factfinder (United Way of Greater Los Angeles) Statistical data on Asian Pacific populations in Los Angeles County on a variety of topics. Some data is by zip code, some countywide. Many tables are based on government data. (.pdf format)
Additional Resources
Census 2000 Data (Southern California Association of Governments) Data and maps from the 2000 Census of Population and Housing for Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Imperial counties and cities in those counties.
Community Information by Zip Code (California State University, Northridge Library) Includes Environmental Information by Zip Code.
Los Angeles Almanac The Los Angeles Almanac is an excellent and incredibly comprehensive collection of interesting statistics on Los Angeles County, its 88 cities, 4,100 square miles and 9.3 million people. This is a great starting place for information on Los Angeles. Also available as a book for library collections.
Municipal Codes Online (nationwide list maintained by Seattle Public Library) Provides links for the City of Los Angeles to the Municipal Code, Administrative Code, the City Charter (current and former), Election Code, and the Council Rules.
Neighborhood Knowledge Los Angeles (site about the City of Los Angeles) To use the LANews databases, you must log in, create a password for yourself, and agree to the rules of the site. Then select Data & Maps to get to LA News. Data is provided on complaints filed with the Dept. of Building and Safety, residential contruction permits, DWP liens, tax liens, etc. Some information is by ZIP code or census tract number, some is by Council district, some on a street name basis (you enter the street name and range of addresses on the street). Maps of Los Angeles census tracts are available online if you need to find a census tract number for an area or need to check the geographic boundaries of a specific local census tract. Site offers choice of English or Spanish language.
Real Time Freeway Speeds/SIG alerts
Real Time City Street Speeds/alerts
ShakeMap Home Page (TriNet) Maps of earthquake intensity within 5 minutes of occurence in Southern California
Smog Levels/Air Quality Data The South Coast Air Quality Management District is a great resource for local real time information and historic smog level data, the state of California also publishes the California Almanac of Emissions and Air Quality, and the EPA puts out Where I live and Your Community.
South Coast Air Quality Management District Rules & Regulations