Equity Counts Data Center
Sections in the data center
Equity in Delaware
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Partners in Equity
The Equity Counts Data Center is a joint project of the Delaware Division of Health and Social Services, United Way of Delaware, and the Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative.
About the Equity Counts Data Center
Introduction
The Equity Counts Data Center (ECDC) provides easily interpretable information on key indicators in Delaware.
This tool, provided for the community by the Delaware Department of Public Health and DHSS in conjunction with the United Way of Delaware, allows you to view data and key findings pertaining to the health, social determinants, and demographic characteristics of communities in Delaware as they relate to equity.
What is equity, and why does it matter?
United Way Worldwide describes equity as "the intentional inclusion of everyone in society. Equity is achieved when systemic, institutional, and historical barriers based on race, gender, sexual orientation, and other identities are dismantled and no longer predict socioeconomic, education, and health outcomes."
In short, today, the opportunity to participate and prosper in American society is not the same for all.
Pillars of Equity
Evidence of racial and other disparities appears in numerous measures of well-being—which the Equity Counts Data Center groups under "pillars" of health, education, criminal justice, and wealth creation. The Data Center is designed to help Delawareans explore these equity pillars at different geographic levels —and thereby motivate and support communities toward inclusion and equity action.
Pillars of Equity | |
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Population Data | Demographics, population data and other community details. |
Health | Barriers to preventative care and health insurance coverage can lead to adverse chronic health outcomes. |
Education | People with higher levels of education are more likely to be healthier and live longer. Social and economic factors can affect academic success. |
Criminal Justice | Student high-risk behaviors put them and their communities at risk for physical, behavioral, & mental health problems. |
Wealth Creation | Many people cannot afford basic needs like healthy foods, health care, and housing even while working a stable job. |
Equity Counts Data Center
Explore the Data
Start with the Map
Investigate Further
About the Data Center
The Equity Counts Data Center offers data at different community levels, including zip codes, census tracts, counties, and the state. The different map types allow you to see all the different report types. Investigating by pillar provides context that may help identify locations of interest.
Map Results Data Table
Tips for Searching With the Map
Use the first drop-down above the map to select the map type. Use the second drop-down to investigate by pillar.
About the Equity Counts Data Center
All Data Center Topics
Population Data
- Population
Health
- Preventative Healthcare
- Chronic Disease and Health Outcomes
- Adverse Childhood Experiences
- COVID Statistics
Education
- Suspensions and Expulsions
- Student Performance Assessment
- Student Enrollment and Graduation Rates
Criminal Justice
- Youth Risk Factors
Wealth Creation
- Employment
- Income and Poverty
- Housing
- Benefits
- Deprivation
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