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People and communities are more likely to prosper when there is freedom from race, class, gender, or geographic discrimination. Our research provides data and tools to help communities direct resources to the people and places that can benefit the most.

Census response rates in communities of color

People of color are at a high risk of being undercounted in the 2020 Census, jeopardizing federal funding, social services, and government representation.

Mountain home being constructed in Autumn

Housing in recreation-dependent counties is less affordable

Recreation dependence, population growth from new residents, and income inequality are strongly associated with less affordable housing in non-metro counties.

How affordable is housing in your county?

Find information on housing affordability by county and compare within your state. See the average share of wages spent on rent and mortgages in every U.S. county.

Explore COVID-19 unemployment by county

As U.S. jobless claims reach historic levels from the coronavirus pandemic, find the latest county-level unemployment numbers.

Bright vegetables line shelves

People are hungry: Food insecurity in America

For millions of Americans experiencing food insecurity with low incomes, low food access, and no car, putting healthy food on the table is a logistical nightmare.

Seniors in counties without hospitals are at the greatest risk

Nearly one in five U.S. counties has a higher-than-average share of seniors and no hospital beds.

Recent Equity Research

Wildfire Risk Report for every U.S. community

A new report in our Economic Profile System provides community-level data about wildfire hazard and potentially vulnerable populations.

Census response rates in communities of color

People of color are at a high risk of being undercounted in the 2020 Census, jeopardizing federal funding, social services, and government representation.

Census response rates in Asian Communities

Asian communities are at a high risk of being undercounted in the 2020 Census, jeopardizing federal funding, social services, and government representation.

Census response rates in Black Communities

Black communities are at a high risk of being undercounted in the 2020 Census, jeopardizing federal funding, social services, and government representation.

Census response rates in Hispanic and Latino Communities

Hispanic and Latino communities are at a high risk of being undercounted in the 2020 Census, jeopardizing federal funding, social services, and government representation.

Census response rates in Native American Communities

American Indian and Alaska Native communities are at a high risk of being undercounted in the 2020 Census, jeopardizing federal funding, social services, and government representation.

Wildland firefighters get supplies ready to suppress a wildfire.

Wildfire and Vulnerable Populations: Testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee

Testimony on wildfires and vulnerable populations to a forum before the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Explore COVID-19 unemployment by county

As U.S. jobless claims reach historic levels from the coronavirus pandemic, find the latest county-level unemployment numbers.

How affordable is housing in your county?

Find information on housing affordability by county and compare within your state. See the average share of wages spent on rent and mortgages in every U.S. county.

Mountain home being constructed in Autumn

Housing in recreation-dependent counties is less affordable

Recreation dependence, population growth from new residents, and income inequality are strongly associated with less affordable housing in non-metro counties.

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