Lapkoff & Gobalet Demographic Research, Inc., is a leading demographics firm based in California dedicated to exploring the causes and consequences of demographic change.  We provide demographic studies and litigation support for school districts, nonprofits, health care organizations, local, state, and federal government agencies, and businesses. 

Drs. Lapkoff and Gobalet specialize in demographic and mapping services involved in political redistricting, which jurisdictions around the country will face after the 2010 Census.  For further information on the assistance we have provided many  jurisdictions, including help with Section 5 preclearance requirements, please go to our political redistricting page.

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Read two of our most popular research reports:  The School Closure Crisis
                                                                                        California's Ethnic Trends

We also specialize in customized, high-quality demographic studies.  Our principals have Ph.D.s and extensive training in demography from the University of California at Berkeley and Stanford University, and are experts in the use of Census data and computer mapping software, as well as specialists in quantitative analysis.  We make presentations on demographic trends to many different types of audiences.  Learn more about our services.

In addition to population estimates, we examine the demographic trends associated with housing growth, births, migration, ethnicity, and other variables.  Our research yields penetrating, accessible client reports and informative, engaging presentations.  Read our reports and publications.