The Structural Racism Effect Index (SREI) quantifies the neighborhood-level impact of structural racism using nine social determinant domains, compiled at the census tract level.

Map of the US that visualizes the Structural Racism Effect Index, an alternative to the Area Deprivation Index (ADI), Social Vulnerability index (SVI), and others, than uses census tract social determinants of health (SDOH) data to promote equity.

The SREI compiles data about the built environment, criminal justice, Education, employment, Housing, income & poverty, Social cohesion, transportation, and wealth.

  • Read the foundational literature in health affairs

    Published on October 3 2023 in Health Affairs, “Measuring the Enduring Imprint of Structural Racism on American Neighborhoods” is a peer-reviewed paper on the initial construction and validation of the SREI.

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  • Explore the data for your neighborhood

    The SREI is visualized in a web map displaying information on each census tract’s overall and domain scores, relative rank compared to other neighborhoods, and ethnoracial composition.

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  • What's new in SREI 2.0

    Released October 2026. SREI 2.0 uses 2020 census tract boundaries and ACS 2020-2024 data, updates the criminal justice domain, and adds validated county-level scores. Earlier versions remain available so published results can be reproduced. Button: See what changed

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