InfoAlamedaCounty Data Dictionary

For the online data warehouse and mapping service

Contents
Demographics
    Population
    Language and Immigration
    Age
    Households
    Educational Attainment
Labor Force
    Labor Force Participation
    Employment
    Occupations
    Industry
    Transportation to Work
Income and Poverty
    Household Income
    Mean Income
    Poverty
Housing
    Homeownership
    Year Built
    Type of Housing
    Cost of Housing
    Overcrowding
Home Mortgages
    All Loans
    Purchase Loans
    Improvement Loans
    Refinance Loans
    Race Analysis - Applications Received
    Race Analysis - Originated
    Race Analysis - Percent Originated
    Race Analysis - Applications Denied by Financial Institutions
    Race Analysis - Percent Denied by Financial Institution
Birth Outcomes
    Crude Birth Rate
    Teen Birth Rate
    Preterm Birth Rate
    Term Low Birthweight Birth Rate
Asthma Outcomes
    Emergency Room Visits in 2001
    Outpatient Visits in 2001
    Symptom Medication Purchases in 2001
    Maintenance Medication Purchases in 2001
Smoothed Surface Maps
    Preterm Birth Rate
    Term Low Birthweight Birth Rate
    Asthma Outcomes for Children: Age 0-17 years old
Traffic Volumes
    Traffic Volume
TRI (Toxic Release Inventory)
Schools

DEMOGRAPHICS

Population
Population
White¹
Black or African American¹
Asian¹
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander¹
American Indian and Alaska Native¹
Some other race¹
Two or more races
Hispanic or Latino of any race²
Males
Females
People with Disabilities³

Population 18yrs+ that are veterans
Population 5yrs+ living in same house as in 1995

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, SF-3 Data (http://factfinder.census.gov)

Base level: Block Groups (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the block groups within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a block group, the block group is counted in the total if the center of the bisected block group falls within the selected geographic area.)

NOTES:
¹The race category includes all the people who identified themselves as of this race only (one race) and not of Hispanic or Latino origin. The U.S. Census does not categorize Hispanics or Latinos/as as a race. Hispanic or Latino is a separate ‘origin’ which may apply to any racial identity.
²The U.S. Census does not categorize Hispanics or Latinos as a race. See the Census Bureau’s Overview of Race and Hispanic Origin <http://www.census.gov/prod/2001pubs/cenbr01-1.pdf > for more information.
³Includes only the non-institutionalized, civilian disabled populations. The Census defines disability as, “A long-lasting physical, mental, or emotional condition. This condition can make it difficult for a person to do activities such as walking, climbing stairs, dressing, bathing, learning, or remembering. This condition can also impede a person from being able to go outside the home alone or to work at a job or business.”

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Language and Immigration
Born in California
Foreign born¹
Foreign born population that arrived since 1990²
Persons 5yrs+ that speak only English at Home
Persons 5yrs+ that speak language other than English at Home³
Persons 5yrs+ that speak Spanish at Home³
Persons 5yrs+ that speak an Asian or Pacific Island Language at Home³
Persons 5yrs+ that speak English "not well" or "not at all"

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, SF-3 Data (http://factfinder.census.gov)

Base level: Block Groups (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the block groups within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a block group, the block group is counted in the total if the center of the bisected block group falls within the selected geographic area.)

NOTES:
¹This tabulation does not include "Native; Born outside the United States" (people born in Puerto Rico, in U.S. Island Areas, or Outside of the U.S. but of U.S. parents).
²Percent is percent of all foreign born people
³Includes people who may or may not speak English

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Age
Under 1 year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 to 13 years
14 to 17 years
18 to 21 years
22 to 29 years
30 to 39 years
40 to 49 years
50 to 59 years
60 to 64 years
65 years and over
Under 18 years
18 to 64 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, SF-3 Data (http://factfinder.census.gov)

Base level: Block Groups (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the block groups within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a block group, the block group is counted in the total if the center of the bisected block group falls within the selected geographic area.)

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Households
Total Households
1-person Households
Households with Children
Married Couple Households with Children
Female Householder with Children, No Husband Present
Male Householder with Children, No Wife Present
Family Households without children
Non-Family Households

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, SF-3 Data (http://factfinder.census.gov)

Base level: Block Groups (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the block groups within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a block group, the block group is counted in the total if the center of the bisected block group falls within the selected geographic area.)

NOTES
Children only includes children under 18 years old

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Educational Attainment
Population 25+ years old
No High School Degree
Only High School Degree or Equivalent
Only Some College, No Degree
Only Associate's Degree
Only Bachelor's Degree
Graduate or Professional Degree

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, SF-3 Data (http://factfinder.census.gov)

Base level: Block Groups (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the block groups within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a block group, the block group is counted in the total if the center of the bisected block group falls within the selected geographic area.)

NOTES
All tabulations are for people 25 years old and older.

LABOR FORCE

Labor Force Participation
People 16+ years
In Total Labor Force¹
In Civilian Labor Force²
In Armed Forces
Not in the Labor Force³

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, SF-3 Data (http://factfinder.census.gov)

Base level: Block Groups (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the block groups within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a block group, the block group is counted in the total if the center of the bisected block group falls within the selected geographic area.)

NOTES:
¹Total Labor Force includes both civilian and military labor force
²Civilian Labor Force includes all people 16 years old and over who were employed or were unemployed but willing and able to work
³Not in the Labor Force includes people who were not working and were not looking for work.

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Employment

People in Civilian Labor Force
In Civ. Labor Force - Employed
In Civ. Labor Force - Unemployed

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, SF-3 Data (http://factfinder.census.gov)

Base level: Block Groups (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the block groups within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a block group, the block group is counted in the total if the center of the bisected block group falls within the selected geographic area.)

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Occupations

Employed Civilians 16+ years
In management and professional occupations
In service occupations
In sales and office occupations
In farming, fishing and forestry occupations
In construction, extraction, and maintenance occupations
In production, transportation, and material moving occupations

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, SF-3 Data (http://factfinder.census.gov)

Base level: Block Groups (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the block groups within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a block group, the block group is counted in the total if the center of the bisected block group falls within the selected geographic area.)

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Industry
Employed Civilians 16+ years
In agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining
In construction
In manufacturing
In wholesale trade
In retail trade
In transportation and warehousing, and utilities
In information
In finance, insurance, and real estate
In professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management
In education, health, social services
In arts, entertainment, and recreation
In other services
In public administration

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, SF-3 Data (http://factfinder.census.gov)

Base level: Block Groups (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the block groups within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a block group, the block group is counted in the total if the center of the bisected block group falls within the selected geographic area.)

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Transportation to work
Workers 16+ years old
Traveling by car, truck, van, or motorcycle
Traveling to work on public transport
Traveling to work by bicycle
Traveling to work on foot
Traveling to work by other means
Working at home

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, SF-3 Data (http://factfinder.census.gov)

Base level: Block Groups (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the block groups within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a block group, the block group is counted in the total if the center of the bisected block group falls within the selected geographic area.)

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INCOME AND POVERTY

Household Income
Households with less than $15,000 income in 1999
Households with $15,000 - $34,999 income in 1999
Households with $35,000 - $49,999 income in 1999
Households with $50,000 - $74,999 income in 1999
Households with $75,000 - $99,999 income in 1999
Households with $100,000 or more income in 1999
Households with $200,000 or more income in 1999
Households with Social Security Income in 1999
Households with Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 1999
Households with public assistance income (state/local) in 1999
Households with interest, dividends, or rental income last year
Households with self employment income in 1999

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, SF-3 Data (http://factfinder.census.gov)

Base level: Block Groups (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the block groups within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a block group, the block group is counted in the total if the center of the bisected block group falls within the selected geographic area.)

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Mean Income

Mean Household income in 1999
Mean Household income in 1999, White householders¹
Mean Household income in 1999, Black or African American Householders¹
Mean Household income in 1999, American Indian/Aleutian Islander HH¹
Mean Household income in 1999, Asian HH¹
Mean Household income in 1999, Pacific Islander HH¹
Mean Household income in 1999, Some other race HH¹
Mean Household income in 1999, Two or More Races HH¹
Mean Household income in 1999, Hispanic HH²
Mean Household income in 1999, White Non-Hispanic householders

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, SF-3 Data (http://factfinder.census.gov)

Base level: Block Groups (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the block groups within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a block group, the block group is counted in the total if the center of the bisected block group falls within the selected geographic area.)

NOTES
¹Race of a household is based on the self-identified race of the primary householder. These racial categories include people who also identified themselves as having Hispanic or Latino origins. The U.S. Census does not categorize Hispanics or Latinos as a race. See the Census Bureau’s Overview of Race and Hispanic Origin <http://www.census.gov/prod/2001pubs/cenbr01-1.pdf> for more information.
²Includes people of any race. The U.S. Census does not categorize Hispanics or Latinos as a race. See the Census Bureau’s Overview of Race and Hispanic Origin<http://www.census.gov/prod/2001pubs/cenbr01-1.pdf > for more information.

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Poverty
Poverty rate¹
Child (under 18 years) poverty rate¹
Elderly (over 64 years) poverty rate¹

Percent of HH that are Low-Income Households (>50 to <=80% AMI)²
Percent of HH that are Very Low-Income Households (>30% TO <=50% AMI)²
Percent of HH that are Extremely Low-Income Households (<30% of AMI)²

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, SF-3 Data (http://factfinder.census.gov), U.S. HUD (http://www.huduser.org)

Base level: Block Groups (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the block groups within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a block group, the block group is counted in the total if the center of the bisected block group falls within the selected geographic area.)

Source:

NOTES
¹Following the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB's) Directive 14, the Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to detect who is poor. If the total income for a family or unrelated individual falls below the relevant poverty threshold, then the family or unrelated individual is classified as being "below the poverty level."
²The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) calculates the number of low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income households based on Census family income data as a percentage of the AMI. AMI stands for Area Median Income and is based on the Alameda County median family income for different family types. For exact monetary definitions of low-income households for different family types in different years see: http://www.huduser.org/datasets/il.html

HOUSING

Homeownership
Total Housing Units
Vacant Units
Occupied Units
Renter-Occupied Units
Owner-Occupied Units
Homeownership Rate
Homeownership rate for non-Hispanic White households¹
Homeownership rate for Black/African American households
Homeownership rate for Asian, Hawaiian and Pacific Islander households
Homeownership rate for American Indian/Alaska Native households
Homeownership rate for Hispanic households²

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, SF-3 Data (http://factfinder.census.gov)

Base level: Block Groups (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the block groups within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a block group, the block group is counted in the total if the center of the bisected block group falls within the selected geographic area.)

NOTES
¹These racial categories include people who also identified themselves as having Hispanic or Latino origins. The U.S. Census does not categorize Hispanics or Latinos as a race. See the Census Bureau’s Overview of Race and Hispanic Origin <http://www.census.gov/prod/2001pubs/cenbr01-1.pdf> for more information.
²Includes people of any race. The U.S. Census does not categorize Hispanics or Latinos as a race. See the Census Bureau’s Overview of Race and Hispanic Origin <http://www.census.gov/prod/2001pubs/cenbr01-1.pdf> for more information.

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Year Built
Total Housing Units
Housing units built from 1990 to March 2000
Housing units built from 1980 to 1989
Housing units built from 1970 to 1979
Housing units built before 1970
Housing units built before 1950

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, SF-3 Data (http://factfinder.census.gov)

Base level: Block Groups (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the block groups within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a block group, the block group is counted in the total if the center of the bisected block group falls within the selected geographic area.)

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Type of Housing
Total Housing Units
Housing units in single-family detached homes
Housing units in multi-unit structures with 2 to 4 units
Housing units in multi-unit structures with 5 or more units
Housing units in mobile homes, trailers, or other structures
Housing units with no bedrooms
Housing units with 1 bedroom
Housing units with 2 bedrooms
Housing units with 3 or more bedrooms

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, SF-3 Data (http://factfinder.census.gov)

Base level: Block Groups (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the block groups within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a block group, the block group is counted in the total if the center of the bisected block group falls within the selected geographic area.)

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Cost of Housing
Mean value of specified owner-occupied housing units
Mean gross rent of specified renter-occ. units with rent
Percent of owner units with owner costs 30% or more of income
Percent of owner units with owner costs 50% or more of income
Percent of renter units with gross rent 30% or more of income
Percent of renter units with gross rent 50% or more of income
Percent of all units with housing costs 30% or more of income
Percent of all units with housing costs 50% or more of income

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, SF-3 Data (http://factfinder.census.gov)

Base level: Block Groups (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the block groups within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a block group, the block group is counted in the total if the center of the bisected block group falls within the selected geographic area.)

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Overcrowding
Housing units that are overcrowded
Housing units that are severely overcrowded
Housing units that are overcrowded or severely overcrowded

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, SF-3 Data (http://factfinder.census.gov)

Base level: Block Groups (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the block groups within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a block group, the block group is counted in the total if the center of the bisected block group falls within the selected geographic area.)

HOME MORTGAGES

All Loans
All Loans - Applications Received
All Loans - Originated
All Loans - Percent Originated
All Loans - Denied by Financial Institutions
All Loans - Percent Denied by Financial Institution
All Loans - Total Amount (all those originated)
All Loans - Average Amount
All Loans - Total Income of Borrowers (all those originated)
All Loans - Average Income of Borrower (all those originated)

Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data, 2003.

The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), enacted by Congress in 1975 and implemented by the Federal Reserve Board's Regulation C, requires lending institutions to report public loan data. For more information see: http://www.ffiec.gov/hmda/

This 2003 HMDA dataset was prepared by The Urban Institute, Washington D.C.

Base level: Census Tracts (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the census tracts within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a census tract, the census tract is counted in the total if the center of the bisected census tract falls within the selected geographic area.)

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Purchase Loans
Purchase Loans - Applications Received
Purchase Loans - Originated
Purchase Loans - Percent Originated
Purchase Loans - Number for Primary Residence
Purchase Loans - Number NOT for Primary Residence
Purchase Loans - Total Amount (all those originated)
Purchase Loans - Average Amount

Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data, 2003.

The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), enacted by Congress in 1975 and implemented by the Federal Reserve Board's Regulation C, requires lending institutions to report public loan data. For more information see: http://www.ffiec.gov/hmda/

This 2003 HMDA dataset was prepared by The Urban Institute, Washington D.C.

Base level: Census Tracts (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the census tracts within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a census tract, the census tract is counted in the total if the center of the bisected census tract falls within the selected geographic area.)

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Improvement Loans
Improvement Loans - Applications Received
Improvement Loans - Originated
Improvement Loans - Percent Originated
Improvement Loans - Total Amount (all those originated)
Improvement Loans - Average Amount

Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data, 2003.

The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), enacted by Congress in 1975 and implemented by the Federal Reserve Board's Regulation C, requires lending institutions to report public loan data. For more information see: http://www.ffiec.gov/hmda/

This 2003 HMDA dataset was prepared by The Urban Institute, Washington D.C.

Base level: Census Tracts (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the census tracts within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a census tract, the census tract is counted in the total if the center of the bisected census tract falls within the selected geographic area.)

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Refinance Loans
Refinance Loans - Applications Received
Refinance Loans - Originated
Refinance Loans - Originated
Refinance Loans - Total Amount (all those originated)
Refinance Loans - Average Refinance Loan Amount

Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data, 2003.

The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), enacted by Congress in 1975 and implemented by the Federal Reserve Board's Regulation C, requires lending institutions to report public loan data. For more information see: http://www.ffiec.gov/hmda/

This 2003 HMDA dataset was prepared by The Urban Institute, Washington D.C.

Base level: Census Tracts (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the census tracts within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a census tract, the census tract is counted in the total if the center of the bisected census tract falls within the selected geographic area.)

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Race Analysis - Applications Received
All Loans
Asian/Pacific Islander
Blacks / African Americans
Hispanics
Whites

Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data, 2003.

The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), enacted by Congress in 1975 and implemented by the Federal Reserve Board's Regulation C, requires lending institutions to report public loan data. For more information see: http://www.ffiec.gov/hmda/

This 2003 HMDA dataset was prepared by The Urban Institute, Washington D.C.

Base level: Census Tracts (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the census tracts within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a census tract, the census tract is counted in the total if the center of the bisected census tract falls within the selected geographic area.)

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Race Analysis - Originated
All Loans
Asian/Pacific Islander
Blacks / African Americans
Hispanics
Whites

Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data, 2003.

The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), enacted by Congress in 1975 and implemented by the Federal Reserve Board's Regulation C, requires lending institutions to report public loan data. For more information see: http://www.ffiec.gov/hmda/

This 2003 HMDA dataset was prepared by The Urban Institute, Washington D.C.

Base level: Census Tracts (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the census tracts within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a census tract, the census tract is counted in the total if the center of the bisected census tract falls within the selected geographic area.)

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Race Analysis - Percent Originated
All Loans
Asian/Pacific Islander
Blacks / African Americans
Hispanics
Whites 

Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data, 2003.

The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), enacted by Congress in 1975 and implemented by the Federal Reserve Board's Regulation C, requires lending institutions to report public loan data. For more information see: http://www.ffiec.gov/hmda/

This 2003 HMDA dataset was prepared by The Urban Institute, Washington D.C.

Base level: Census Tracts (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the census tracts within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a census tract, the census tract is counted in the total if the center of the bisected census tract falls within the selected geographic area.)

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Race Analysis - Applications Denied by Financial Institutions
All Loans
Asian/Pacific Islander
Blacks / African Americans
Hispanics
Whites

 Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data, 2003.

The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), enacted by Congress in 1975 and implemented by the Federal Reserve Board's Regulation C, requires lending institutions to report public loan data. For more information see: http://www.ffiec.gov/hmda/

This 2003 HMDA dataset was prepared by The Urban Institute, Washington D.C.

Base level: Census Tracts (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the census tracts within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a census tract, the census tract is counted in the total if the center of the bisected census tract falls within the selected geographic area.)

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Race Analysis - Percent Denied by Financial Institution
All Loans
Asian/Pacific Islander
Blacks / African Americans
Hispanics
Whites

Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data, 2003.

The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), enacted by Congress in 1975 and implemented by the Federal Reserve Board's Regulation C, requires lending institutions to report public loan data. For more information see: http://www.ffiec.gov/hmda/

This 2003 HMDA dataset was prepared by The Urban Institute, Washington D.C.

Base level: Census Tracts (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the census tracts within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a census tract, the census tract is counted in the total if the center of the bisected census tract falls within the selected geographic area.)

Crude Birth Rate

Total Number of births 2000-2002
Average Number of births per year
Birth Rate per 1,000 population
Lower Confidence Interval
Upper Confidence Interval

Source: Alameda County Public Health Department, Community Assessment Planning & Education (CAPE) (2000-2002) with data from Alameda County vital statistics files, Census 2000, and CA DOF demographic data.

Alameda County Public Health Department: http://www.acphd.org

CAPE: http://www.acphd.org/user/data/datareports_CAPE.htm

Base level: Census Tracts (Data for geographies larger than block groups is the sum of the data from the census tracts within the larger geography. When the boundaries of non-census geographic areas (like city council districts) bisect a census tract, the census tract is counted in the total if the center of the bisected census tract falls within the selected geographic area.)

Base level: Zip Codes, Cities, Alameda County

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Teen Birth Rate

Teen (15-19 yrs) Births 2000-2002
Teen Birth Rate (per 1,000 females 15-19 yrs)
Category as compared to county rate of 33.6. (For example, .5-1 = 16.8 to 33.6)

Source: Alameda County Public Health Department, Community Assessment Planning & Education (CAPE) (2000-2002) with data from Alameda County vital statistics files, Census 2000, and CA DOF demographic data.

Alameda County Public Health Department: http://www.acphd.org

CAPE: http://www.acphd.org/user/data/datareports_CAPE.htm

Base level: Zip Codes, Alameda County

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Preterm Birth Rate

Singleton preterm births (as a percentage of total births) with 95% confidence intervals for 2001

 Source: Data from the California Department of Health Services Center for Health Statistics (http://www.dhs.ca.gov/hisp/chs/default.htm). Data processed by the California Environmental Health Tracking Program (http://www.catracking.com).

This rate is the proportion of babies born before completing 37 full weeks of pregnancy (excluding twins and triplets). During the 1990s, the rate for the US was approximately 9.7% (see Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 2000;48(9):185-189).

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Term Low Birthweight Birth Rate

Singleton term low birthweight (as a percentage of total births) with 95% confidence intervals for 2001

Source: Data from the California Department of Health Services Center for Health Statistics (http://www.dhs.ca.gov/hisp/chs/default.htm). Data processed by the California Environmental Health Tracking Program (http://www.catracking.com).

This rate is the proportion of babies born after full-term pregnancies (37 completed weeks or more) that weighed less than 2,500 grams (about 5.5 pounds). Nationally, this rate is between 2.6 and 3.0% (see Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 1994;43(18):335-339 and Environmental Health Perspectives 2001;109(Suppl 3):351-356).

Emergency Room Visits in 2001

Children: Age 0-17 years old
Adults: Age 18-44 years old
Adults: Age 45-65 years old

Sources: Administrative Data from Kaiser Permanente of Northern California for 2001 (http://www.dor.kaiser.org) and Medi-Cal Fee for Service Enrollee Data from California Department of Health Services Medical Care Statistics Section for 2001 (http://www.dhs.ca.gov/mcss). Data processed by the California Environmental Health Tracking Program (http://www.catracking.com).

These data have been prepared to compare different parts of Alameda County with each other with respect to health care use due to asthma. Because of limitations in the study sample, we present the information as ranks (comparing each statistic to the rest of the county) rather than as rates (for comparison to state or national numbers).

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Outpatient Visits in 2001

Children: Age 0-17 years old
Adults: Age 18-44 years old
Adults: Age 45-65 years old

Sources: Administrative Data from Kaiser Permanente of Northern California for 2001 (http://www.dor.kaiser.org) and Medi-Cal Fee for Service Enrollee Data from California Department of Health Services Medical Care Statistics Section for 2001 (http://www.dhs.ca.gov/mcss). Data processed by the California Environmental Health Tracking Program (http://www.catracking.com).

These data have been prepared to compare different parts of Alameda County with each other with respect to health care use due to asthma. Because of limitations in the study sample, we present the information as ranks (comparing each statistic to the rest of the county) rather than as rates (for comparison to state or national numbers).

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Symptom Medication Purchases in 2001

Children: Age 0-17 years old
Adults: Age 18-44 years old
Adults: Age 45-65 years old

Sources: Administrative Data from Kaiser Permanente of Northern California for 2001 (http://www.dor.kaiser.org) and Medi-Cal Fee for Service Enrollee Data from California Department of Health Services Medical Care Statistics Section for 2001 (http://www.dhs.ca.gov/mcss). Data processed by the California Environmental Health Tracking Program (http://www.catracking.com).

These data have been prepared to compare different parts of Alameda County with each other with respect to health care use due to asthma. Because of limitations in the study sample, we present the information as ranks (comparing each statistic to the rest of the county) rather than as rates (for comparison to state or national numbers).

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Maintenance Medication Purchases in 2001

Children: Age 0-17 years old
Adults: Age 18-44 years old
Adults: Age 45-65 years old

Sources: Administrative Data from Kaiser Permanente of Northern California for 2001 (http://www.dor.kaiser.org) and Medi-Cal Fee for Service Enrollee Data from California Department of Health Services Medical Care Statistics Section for 2001 (http://www.dhs.ca.gov/mcss). Data processed by the California Environmental Health Tracking Program (http://www.catracking.com).

These data have been prepared to compare different parts of Alameda County with each other with respect to health care use due to asthma. Because of limitations in the study sample, we present the information as ranks (comparing each statistic to the rest of the county) rather than as rates (for comparison to state or national numbers).

SMOOTHED SURFACE MAPS

Preterm Birth Rate

Singleton preterm births (as a percentage of total births) in 2001

Source: Data from the California Department of Health Services Center for Health Statistics (http://www.dhs.ca.gov/hisp/chs/default.htm). Data processed by the California Environmental Health Tracking Program (http://www.catracking.com).

This rate is the proportion of babies born before completing 37 full weeks of pregnancy (excluding twins and triplets). During the 1990s, the rate for the US was approximately 9.7% (see Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 2000;48(9):185-189).

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Term Low Birthweight Birth Rate

Singleton term low birthweight births (as a percentage of total births) in 2001 

Source: Data from the California Department of Health Services Center for Health Statistics (http://www.dhs.ca.gov/hisp/chs/default.htm). Data processed by the California Environmental Health Tracking Program (http://www.catracking.com).

This rate is the proportion of babies born after full-term pregnancies (37 completed weeks or more) that weighed less than 2,500 grams (about 5.5 pounds). Nationally, this rate is between 2.6 and 3.0% (see Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 1994;43(18):335-339 and Environmental Health Perspectives 2001;109(Suppl 3):351-356).

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Asthma Outcomes for Children: Age 0-17 years old

Emergency Room Visits in 2001
Outpatient Visits in 2001
Symptom Medication Purchases in 2001
Maintenance Medication Purchases in 2001

Sources: Administrative Data from Kaiser Permanente of Northern California for 2001 (http://www.dor.kaiser.org) and Medi-Cal Fee for Service Enrollee Data from California Department of Health Services Medical Care Statistics Section for 2001 (http://www.dhs.ca.gov/mcss). Data processed by the California Environmental Health Tracking Program (http://www.catracking.com)

These data have been prepared to compare different parts of Alameda County with each other with respect to health care use due to asthma. Because of limitations in the study sample, it is not recommended to compare rates indicated by map colors in specific locations with state or national numbers.

TRAFFIC VOLUMES

Traffic Volume

Average Annual Weekday Vehicle Traffic

Source: Data from Caltrans (http://www.dot.ca.gov). Data processed by the California Environmental Health Tracking Program (http://www.catracking.com)

These numbers are based on vehicle counts conducted by the California Department of Transportation on major roadways in Alameda County. Counts may be derived from observations at different time points, and not all roadways in the county have been monitored.

Facility
Chemical(s)
Address
City
State
Zip
TRI Federal ID#
Reporting Year
Public Contact
Public Phone
Fugitive Air Emissions (lbs)
Point Source Air Emissions (lbs)
Surface Water Discharges (lbs)
Sub Total On-Site Disposal to Class I UI RCRA Landfills and other Landfills (lbs)
Sub Total Other On-Site Disposal or Other Releases (lbs)
Other On-Site Disposal or Releases (lbs)
Total On-site Disposal or Other Releases (lbs)
Total Off-site Disposal or Other Releases (lbs)
Total On- and Off-site Disposal or Other Releases (lbs)

Source: U.S. EPA. The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) is a publicly available Environmental Protection Agency database that contains information on toxic chemical releases and other waste management activities reported annually by certain covered industry groups as well as federal facilities. For more information in the TRI program and data see: http://www.epa.gov/tri/

The data in InfoAlamedaCounty is current as of the reporting year listed.

For more information on a particular facility or chemical use the TRI Explorer website: http://www.epa.gov/triexplorer/

SCHOOLS

School
Address
City
Zip Code
Phone
CDS Code¹
Type of School
Grade Span
District
API²
Enrollment
Percent African American
Percent American Indian or Alaska Native
Percent Asian
Percent Filipino
Percent Pacific Islander
Percent Hispanic or Latino
Percent White
Percent Multiple Race or No Response
English Learners³
Teachers (FTE)⁴
Students per Teacher
Administrators (FTE)
Pupil Services Employees (FTE)
# Free or Reduced Lunches⁵
# of Computers
# of Students per Computer
# of Computers with CD-ROM
# of Classrooms with Internet

Source: Unless otherwise noted data is from the California Department of Education, California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) for 2003-2004 school year. CBEDS is available online at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/sd/cb/cbedshome.asp

NOTES:

¹CDS = County District School Code
²Source: California Department of Education, DataQuest, (2003) http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/
³Source: California Department of Education, Language Census (R30-LC), (2001-2002) http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/sd/lc/files.asp
⁴FTE = full-time equivalent
⁵National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core Data, (2002-2003) http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/aboutCCD.asp

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Source: [Get from Cheryl P.]