What Is the Equity Indicator Report?

By the Office of Equity and Racial Justice

The first Equity Indicator Report was launched on Feb. 7, 2024, with the County of San Diego’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice. You might ask, what is the Equity Indicator Report?

Let’s discuss! In January of 2021, the Board of Supervisors declared racism as a public health crisis. As such, the Board directed the Office of Equity and Racial Justice to enhance data collection as part of several efforts to address the root causes for systemic and structural racism. This led to the creation of the Equity Indicator Report.

The report provides a baseline understanding of where inequitable outcomes exist within 34 indicators across 10 themes such as education, crime and the legal system and infrastructure. It outlines where the greatest disparities exist within the County and will be annually updated to keep track of our progress towards eliminating these disparities. Supporting our countywide efforts related to equity and racial justice, this will help drive the strategies and interventions needed to address inequity and improve the quality of life for all.

To learn more about the Equity Indicator Report, visit Equity Indicators or read the County’s news article New County Report to Address Inequity in the Region.