Community data site and forum opt-out guide

How to Remove or Edit Your Listing on City-Data

City-Data publishes city statistics and hosts a large forum. Personal information usually appears in forum posts or address data; report posts to moderators and contact the site for other removals.

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Quick facts

Help pagecity-data.com contact
CostFree
VerificationProof you represent the business
Account neededOften, to claim the listing
Processing timeDays to a few weeks
Last reviewedOctober 2026

Step by step

How to remove or update a City-Data listing

Find the pageCopy the URL of the forum post or page that mentions you.
Report the postUse the forum’s report option to flag posts sharing private information or harassment.
Contact City-DataUse the contact page for non-forum pages.
Delete your own postsIf you posted it, edit or ask moderators to remove it.
Clean up searchUse Refresh Outdated Content after changes.

What City-Data shows about you

Forum posts
Address and property data

After you opt out

Confirm the listing is gone or corrected.
Switch home-based businesses to a service-area or PO box address.
Update the same details on other directories so they stay consistent.
Re-check periodically, since directories re-import data.

FAQ

City-Data opt-out FAQ

Can I remove my business from City-Data?

Usually you can claim and edit it, and many directories remove listings for closed businesses or personal listings. Active businesses are sometimes kept but can be corrected.

Why is my home address listed on City-Data?

Directories often pull addresses from state business filings or data aggregators. Use a registered agent or business address in filings, and update the listing to a service area.