Community Studies

Lots of data on Virginia...population, demographics, economic, etc. For a specific jurisdiction, choose it from the pull-down menu (under the map) and then select from the list of links that appear below the jurisdiction name. One of those -- the Virginia Employment Commission's "Community Profiles" -- is an excellent overview of each jurisdiction.

Basic population and demographics data....searchable by specific jurisdictions.

Access to lots of data about Virginia. Click on Research to lead to Publications and Presentations. Also click on Reference.

Population, demographics, and much more...searchable by jurisdiction.

Online portal that provides access to Virginia’s open data such as the Schools State Report Card from the Virginia Department of Education; Virginia Road Centerlines, a digital map of Virginia roads; and Virginia Boards and Commissions. This site is also a clearinghouse for the state’s big data initiatives.

Includes data for localities as well as state-wide.

Examines oral health in the state including progress made in dental access and care over the years and disparities that remain. Also compares state policies to national best practice benchmarks and the ramifications of the Affordable Care Act. From the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia.

Many useful reports and charts....click on the Publications and Presentations buttons, for example. The following links are a few examples:
Population Data
Immigrants in Virginia (2014)
Hispanics in Virginia (2011)
Poverty and Economic Security Reports

Posted At : January 27, 2009 11:02 AM
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