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March 29, 2011
It’s census time! Newsrooms across America have fired up their mapping tools to explain to us the changes in population and demographics shown in the newly released census data. Finding information such as racial makeup and population density of neighborhoods across the U.S. is as easy as clicking over to the maps produced by The Washington Post, New York Times, Moonshadow Mobile and many others.
Rather than show census data for the entire nation, many news sites have produced maps that show state or regional data. For example, the Spokesman-Review and the Chicago Tribune have created maps that focus on Idaho and the Chicago area, respectively.
One of the many ways the census is used is to redraw congressional districts according to changes in the population. Several sites like The Des Moines Register let readers try their hand at redistricting using interactive maps.
This Tract, a project of Stamen Design’s Michal Migurski built for the previous census, also uses maps to inform people about the census tract in which they live. However, it also pairs the map with an an array of charts and statistics presented in a, visual and easy to follow format. Visitors to the site can enter the name or zip code of any location or use the site’s geolocation function to find information for the city, county and state where they are at the time.
Mark S. Luckie/National Innovations Editor
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