Federal and state partners provide data about population trends, health, education and economic conditions across Virginia. These tools help communities understand needs and guide thoughtful planning for programs and services.
The resources below are commonly used by researchers, planners and community leaders.
Virginia Department of Social Services Annual Statistical Report
Provides yearly information about programs and services across the agency.
Virginia Department of Social Services Local Agency Profile Report
Offers a snapshot of each local department of social services, including staffing, spending and service data.
KIDS COUNT Data Center (Annie E. Casey Foundation)
Shares trusted national and local data on child and family well-being across education, health, economic and community areas.
Voices for Virginia’s Children – KIDS COUNT Data
Provides Virginia-specific data on child well-being and long-term trends.
U.S. Census Bureau Data Tools
Offers tools to explore national and local data on education, families, health coverage, income and poverty.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Offers data on jobs, wages, prices and workforce trends to help people understand the labor market.
Income and Poverty Data (U.S. Census Bureau)
Shares information about income, wealth and poverty using national surveys and census data.
Local Area Unemployment Statistics (Virginia Works)
Provides monthly estimates of employment, unemployment and labor force participation.
Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Program (U.S. Census Bureau)
Offers yearly income and poverty estimates for counties, states and school districts.
The State of ALICE in Virginia (United for ALICE)
Highlights households that work but still struggle to afford basic needs.
Virginia Department of Education Data and Reports
Shares information about enrollment, student outcomes, school funding and safety.
Food Environment Atlas (U.S. Department of Agriculture)
Shows how communities access healthy food, including store locations and nutrition programs.
Map the Meal Gap (Feeding America)
Shares yearly estimates of food insecurity and food costs to better understand hunger in local areas.
County Health Rankings and Roadmaps (University of Wisconsin)
Helps communities understand health factors such as housing, education and social support that affect well-being.
Maternal and Child Health Dashboard (Virginia Department of Health)
Provides data on key health indicators such as infant health, birth outcomes and teen pregnancy trends.
Demographics Dashboard (Virginia Department of Health)
Shows population trends across Virginia over time. Data includes age, race, ethnicity and sex.
Demographics (UVA Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service)
Provides official population estimates for Virginia, cities and counties. Includes census data and projections through 2050.
Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (Children’s Bureau)
Tracks information about children in foster care and adoption programs.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Data (U.S. Department of Agriculture)
Provides data on program participation and eligibility.
State-by-State Child Welfare Data (Casey Family Programs)
Offers state-level facts about children in foster care.
Survey of Income and Program Participation (U.S. Census Bureau)
Provides detailed information about income, work, family life, education, health coverage, food security and receiving government assistance.
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