In the Queens Tribune article “Fighting for Representation: Battles on the Horizon over Redistricting in Burgeoning Asian Communities,” Ross Barkin writes about a growing legislative redistricting controversy in Eastern Queens. Already, a skirmish is underway between the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) and State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside). AALDEF, along with the Center more...

In the New York Times article, “View of the World From New Hampshire and Iowa,” Juliet Lapidos details the constituencies in the first Republican primary state contests.  With data from Social Explorer’s Andrew Beveridge, she breaks down state-by-state demographics, beginning with a look at the large number of white people in both states: This is not more...

In addition to new data for the New Year, we now have new maps for the New Year.  The five-year American Community Survey (2006-2010) data are now available on Social Explorer’s maps.  These data come from the American Community Survey (ACS), an extensive annual survey administered by the Census Bureau to a sample of about 3 more...

Social Explorer is ringing in the New Year with new data!   The five-year American Community Survey (2006-2010) data are now available on Social Explorer.  These data come from the American Community Survey (ACS), an extensive annual survey administered by the Census Bureau to a sample of about 3 million households nationwide.  This five-year file offers more...

In contrast to most economic news, the oil industry is booming in North Dakota.  In the New York Times article “A Great Divide Over Oil Riches,” A. G. Sulzberger reports on mineral rights in Mountrail County and the revenue’s impact on landowners, speculators and the area.  He cites analysis from Social Explorer’s Andrew Beveridge, and more...

Ever since his workshop signed up for a subscription, Santa has been a fan of Social Explorer.  This very moment, he’s making his map…checking it twice. With the latest Census data, he can figure out how many occupied homes there are in the US (116,716,292 units) and where they’re located. Occupied Homes Along Santa’s Route (2010 Census) As he more...

In the article “Births Drop in Region Amid Sagging Economy,” Journal News reporter Jane Lerner explores the decline in birthrates in Westchester and nationwide.  Looking at hospital data, demographic change and a recent study by the Pew Research Center, she examines the recession and other factors behind the trend. Recent data from the Journal News, the more...

While discussions about tax policy changes swirl in Albany, an analysis of the Census shows that wealthy New Yorkers have stayed in the state regardless of tax rate changes.  In the New York Times City Room article “Wealthy New Yorkers Are Staying In State, Census Shows,” Sam Roberts examines the controversy over maintaining or increasing more...