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Analyzing Urban Walkability with Social Explorer
“I use Social Explorer basically everyday for all sorts of things. From looking up facts, downloading data, and visualizing key data points to thinking about wha... more
Despite Instagram Fame, Van Life Remained Static Over Last Decade
Millions of Americans have been tempted by the romance of alternative housing arrangements such as a van, boat or recreational vehicle. The New York Post touts living ... more
Introducing our new Change Over Time feature!
What if you wanted to map change in population density over a period of time at the census tract level? Or, show change over time in median household income in a speci... more
All New ACS 2018 1-Year Estimates Now Available
From $181,200 in 2017 to $186,000 in 2018, the median home value in the state of Pennsylvania increased by a sum of roughly $5,000. While in neighboring New Jersey, th... more
Long Form Census Questionnaire Continues Under Different Name
Although Americans only fill out a decennial Census form once every 10 years, the Census Bureau gets information about the nation’s population from a variety of ... more
Case Study: Teaching Sociology with Social Explorer
“Place is such a powerful, significant symbol and it spans across disciplines. My argument is that with Social Explorer, I can see a tie-in with place-based data... more
Case Study: Historical Research with Social Explorer
“Social Explorer has been incredibly helpful for me. It makes census data a lot easier and it's all in one place. I started using Social Explorer as an under... more
For Employer-Based Health Insurance, Metros With Higher Education Institutions Have More Coverage
While the concentration of employers is spread unevenly throughout the U.S., metro areas with a high percentage of adults who get health insurance from their workplace... more
Census Data Shows You Can Go Home Again, And 1 in 3 Young American Adults Do
The number of young adults who live with their parents has exceeded the number of married young adults with their own households – and is close to surpassing the... more
When It Comes to Living in College Towns, Tuition Isn’t Always the Biggest Bill
Housing costs in college towns are chewing up student incomes almost as fast as tuition, according to a Social Explorer analysis. The 10 metros where renters spend mor... more