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ACS 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates Now on Social Explorer
With the ACS 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates now available on Social Explorer, ring in the new year by exploring the latest data on over 40 demographic topics. Conducted by... more
Announcing new additions to the SE Layer library!
We recently updated our Layer library on Social Explorer, adding a number of exciting new map layers. Head over to our layer library and start exploring nearly eighty ... more
Social Explorer Featured in NY Times Article on Homelessness in LA
In "Black, Homeless and Burdened by L.A.’s Legacy of Racism," reporters Jugal K. Patel, Tim Arango, Anjali Singhvi and Jon Huang detail how discriminat... more
Data Filtering Now Made Easy on Social Explorer!
Filter areas by criteria Say hello to our brand new beta feature, Filter areas by criteria! This dynamic and intuitive data filtering tool powers your research by enab... more
Analysis Shows Almost Even Split Between Naturalized and Non-Citizen Immigrants
In the wake of a debate over the possible addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 Census, the words “immigrant” and “non-citizen” are being used interchangeably... more
Andrew Beveridge’s Report Reveals How NYC’s Housing Policy Perpetuates Segregation
In light of the issue of racial segregation becoming a political flashpoint in New York City, the recent release of Social Explorer CEO Andrew Beveridge’s report... more
Social Explorer debuts new features
In the past three months, Social Explorer has added new features designed to allow users to do more with our platform. We hope this leads to new insights and stor... more
High Court Leaves Door Open (Barely) for 2020 Citizenship Question
Non-Citizen Growth Highest in GOP Strongholds A Supreme Court ruling today (June 27) that delays a decision on the inclusion of a citizenship question on the 2020 Cens... more
FiveThirtyEight Highlights Social Explorer in Census Case Analysis
The Supreme Court ruling on whether or not to add a new citizenship question to the Census will affect the 2020 survey, representation, and much more. In "Ho... more
Social Explorer provides direct sales and support to academic institutions
As of April 22, 2019, the Social Explorer software is being distributed directly by Social Explorer, Inc. We made this change to have a more direct relationship ... more