This Area 1.2.0

Overview

This educational analytic tool provides valuable insights into the demographics and housing aspects of a given area. It offers details on population distribution by age, ethnicity, and housing occupancy status. By utilizing GPS coordinates, altitude information, and census data, users can gain a comprehensive understanding of their immediate surroundings.

The tool offers visually appealing graphics showcasing population demographics through pyramids and pie charts. Housing data is also included, covering aspects like vacancy rates and housing usage categories. A glossary of terms from the U.S. Census Bureau is available to aid in interpreting the data collected from the last decennial census.

Users can timestamp their visits, save and share data for analysis, and visualize their daily routes with the help of waypoints. The tool provides a user-friendly interface for easy navigation and exploration of different areas.

Educational Uses

This Area is a valuable resource for educators in social sciences disciplines like Sociology, Geography, and Demography. It offers a cost-effective solution for visualizing demographic patterns in various urban and rural settings. Students can actively engage with the tool to study and compare demographic trends across different locations.

Applied Uses

Professionals in various fields such as government administration, healthcare, urban planning, and real estate can benefit from This Area's comprehensive data insights. By leveraging U.S. Census data, users can make informed decisions related to community development, marketing strategies, and residential investments.

This Area relies on Census Bureau APIs to access accurate population and housing data at the block group level. The dataset used is "Summary File 1" from the 2010 Census, ensuring reliable information for analysis and decision-making.