Community data center

This gathering of reports and information is designed to inform Monterey County stakeholders, local nonprofits and the public about important issues affecting our community. The goal is to share information to help create a more equitable Monterey County where everyone can thrive.

We thank the many organizations who produced this information for our community. To suggest other reports that could potentially be included, please contact Janet Shing at 831.754.5880 x137.

GENERAL COUNTY INFORMATION

US Census Quick Facts (Monterey County Data)

US Census Monterey County Data

Population: 439,723
Population Under 18: 25.5%
Population 65 and older: 15.5%
Population self-identified as Hispanic/Latino: 62%
Population self-identified as two or more races: 4%

reports by category

Arts

Community & Economic Development

Early Childhood & Education

Together, Preparing Every Child for Life and School (Bright Beginnings)
Community Overview (Bright Futures)
Community Data Dashboards: Search by subject, e.g., math (County of Monterey)
Data talks (Bright Futures)
Student Achievement Results (Monterey County Office of Education)
Student Data (Bright Futures)
Race to Submit Dashboard (California Student Aid Commission)
Research & Reports (Various) (First 5 Monterey County)
Annual Report to the Community 22-23 (Monterey County Office of Education)
A Guide to Racial and Ethnic Equity Systems Indicators, 2021 (Strive Together)
Early Care & Education (United Way Monterey County)

Environment

Funding Climate Action: Pathways for Philanthropy, 2023 (Aspen Institute)
California EnviroScreen Map (California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment)
Pajaro, Sunny Mesa, Springfield Area Drinking Water Project (Community Water Center)
Moss Landing, Springfield Drinking Water Project (Community Water Center)
Data Share Monterey County – Physical Activity, Access to Parks (County of Monterey Health Department)
Resourcing Resilience: Aligning Public and Philanthropic Funding for California Communities, 2025 (Nonprofit Finance Fund), Resourcing Resilience | Nonprofit Finance Fund
California Healthy Places Index (Public Health Alliance of Southern California)

Health

California Reducing Disparities Project Executive Summary (CA Pan-Ethnic Health Network)
Monterey County Ideas Lab Report 2024 (AIM Youth Mental Health)
Data Driven Decisions 2023-2024 (County of Monterey Behavioral Health)
DataShare Dashboards (County of Monterey Health Department)
Access to Health Care Services (County of Monterey Health Department)
Food Insecurity Index (County of Monterey Health Department)
Healthy People 2030 (County of Monterey Health Department)
Infant Health & Family Planning (County of Monterey Health Department)
Mental Health Dashboard (County of Monterey Health Department)
Mental Health Index (County of Monterey Health Department)
Nutrition, Physical Activity & Weight (County of Monterey Health Department)
Community Health Needs Assessment (Monterey County Health Needs Collaborative)

Housing

Human Services

California LGBTQ Youth Report (Human Rights Campaign Foundation):
California’s LGBTQ+ Population (Public Policy Institute of CA)
California Women’s Well-Being Index, Fact Sheet, Monterey County (CA Budget & Policy Center)
Local Age and Disabilities Action Plan (Alliance on Aging)
2024 Point in Time Census (Coalition of Homeless Service Providers)
Longitudinal System Analysis (Coalition of Homeless Service Providers)
Racial Disparities Analysis (Coalition of Homeless Service Providers Monterey & San Benito Counties Continuum of Care)
State of Pride (CA Dept of Justice)
Monterey County Area Plan Update 2023-2024 (County of Monterey Area Agency on Aging)

This page was made possible in part by a grant from the League of California Community Foundations.

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Community data center

GENERAL COUNTY INFORMATION

US Census Monterey County Data

reports by category

Arts

Community & Economic Development

Early Childhood & Education

Environment

Health

Housing

Human Services

EMAIL JANET

Scholarship Spotlight – Barbra Ann Wagner

Power of Legacy – Greg Chilton and Bob House

Rooted in Community – Steve and Kim McIntyre

A Life of Adventure & Giving – Hank and Julie Armstrong

Grow. Grant. Lead. – 2024 Annual Report

Mike Haynes – Making Local Impact

Community Foundation for Monterey County’s COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster) Launched

Giving Matters – Spring 2025 Newsletter

Partners in Giving – Giff and Pam Lehman

Sal and Ada Lucido – Preserving a Legacy