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Data Overview

All data listed is available for every state and territory at every geographical unit on Redistricter.

Elections

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Race and Population

Race and Population
  • Total: Total population
  • Race: Breakdown of population by race:
    • White
    • Black
    • Asian
    • Native
    • Pacific
    • Other
    • Multiracial
  • Latino: Breakdown of population by latino/hispanic status

Data is available from 1990, 2000, 2010, and 2020.

Race and Population Change

The change in population between any 2 years with data available (1990, 2000, 2010, 2020)

  • Total: Change in total population
  • Race: Change in population by race:
    • White
    • Black
    • Asian
    • Native
    • Pacific
    • Other
    • Multiracial
  • Latino: Change in population by latino/hispanic status

Both the change and total and racial population can be viewed as either absolute or percentage change.

Race and Population (VAP)
  • Total: Total voting-age population (18+)
  • Race: Breakdown of voting-age population by race:
    • White
    • Black
    • Asian
    • Native
    • Pacific
    • Other
    • Multiracial
  • Latino: Breakdown of voting-age population by latino/hispanic status
Area and Population Density
  • Area: Total area in square kilometers
  • Density: Population density per square kilometers

Data is available from 1990, 2000, 2010, and 2020.

Population Density Change
  • Change: Change in population density per square kilometer between any 2 years with data (1990, 2000, 2010, 2020)

Socioeconomic Indicators

Education
  • Levels of Educational Attainment: Breakdown of population by highest degree earned (high school, bachelor’s, graduate)
Household Income
  • Average Income: Average income per household
  • Total Income: Total income for all households
  • Income Distribution: Breakdown of households by income brackets:
    • <$25k
    • $25-50k
    • $50-100k
    • $100-200k
    • >$200k
Age Distribution
  • Average Age: Average age of residents
  • Age Breakdown: Distribution of the population across age groups:
    • Under 20
    • 20-39
    • 40-64
    • 65+
Housing Costs
  • Total: Total housing costs for all households
  • Average: Average housing costs
Housing Structural Units
  • Total Units: Total number of housing units
  • Per Capita: Housing units per capita
  • Types of Units: Breakdown of housing units by type:
    • Detached
    • Attached
    • Mobile Home
    • Other
  • Number per Structure: Breakdown of housing units by number per structure:
    • 1
    • 2-10
    • 10-50
    • 50+
GINI Inequality
  • GINI Index: Measure of income inequality within the population
Occupied Housing
  • Total Units: Number of occupied housing units
  • Per Capita: Occupied units per capita
  • Ownership Distribution: Breakdown of owned vs. rented units
Health Insurance
  • Coverage: Breakdown of insured vs. uninsured
Poverty
  • In Poverty: Population living in poverty
Income Per Capita
  • Overview: The average and total income of residents per capita for the years 2000, 2010, and 2020.

Data for 2000 and 2010 is exclusive to commercial subscribers.

Income Per Capita Change
  • Percentage Change: Change in income per capita between any 2 years with data available (2000, 2010, 2020).

Available only for commercial subscribers.

Ancestry and Background

European Ancestry
  • Total: Population with European ancestry
  • Breakdown: Detailed breakdown by country(s)/region(s) of origin:
    • American (United States)
    • Germany
    • Britain
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Scandinavia
    • Netherlands
    • France
    • Eastern Europe
    • Portugal
    • Czech Republic
    • Poland
    • Balkans
    • Hungary
    • Greece
    • Brazil
    • Arab countries
    • Iran
    • Other
Asian Ancestry
  • Total: Population with Asian ancestry
  • Breakdown: Detailed breakdown by country(s)/region(s) of origin:
    • South Asia
    • Philippines
    • Korea
    • Japan
    • Vietnam
    • Southeast Asia (excluding Vietnam)
    • Other
Hispanic Ancestry
  • Total: Population with Hispanic ancestry
  • Breakdown: Detailed breakdown by country(s)/region(s) of origin:
    • Mexico
    • Puerto Rico
    • Cuba
    • Dominican Republic
    • Central America
    • South America
    • Spain
    • Other
African Ancestry
  • Total: Population with African ancestry
  • Breakdown: Breakdown of African ancestry by country(s)/region(s) of origin:
    • African
    • African-American
    • Caribbean
Origin by Birthplace
  • Domestic: Born in the US
  • Domestic in-state: Born the same state
  • Domestic out-of-state: Born in another state in the US
  • Foreign: Born abroad
  • Naturalized Citizen: Citizen of the US born abroad
  • Non-citizen: Not a citizen of the US
Language
  • Only English: Only speaks English.
  • Limited English: Limited English proficiency.
  • Other Languages: Breakdown of other languages spoken by language family (e.g., Spanish, Indo-European, Asian).

Employment

Industry of Work
  • Total: Population working
  • Breakdown: Detailed breakdown of jobs by industry:
    • Agriculture (Includes agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting.)
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale Trade
    • Retail
    • Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities
    • Information
    • Professional, Scientific, and Management Services
    • Educational Services, Health Care, and Social Assistance
    • Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation, and Accommodation and Food Services
    • Other Services (Except Public Administration)
    • Public Administration
    • Armed Forces
Commute Time
  • Average: Average time per worker spent commuting.
Method of Commute
  • Total Commuters: Total number of people commuting to work.
  • Breakdown: Breakdown of commutes by method:
    • Car
    • Transit
    • Walking
    • Bike
    • Other
State of Work
  • State: Breakdown of workers by state:
    • In State
    • Out of State
County of Work
  • County: Breakdown of workers by county:
    • In County
    • Out of County
Employment Status
  • Labor Force: Total number in the labor force.
  • Unemployed: Total number unemployed.

Family and Lifestyle

Sex
  • Sex: Breakdown of population by sex (Male, Female)
Marriage and Partnership Status
  • Straight Marriage: In a straight marriage.
  • Gay Marriage: In a gay marriage.
  • Straight Partnership: In a straight partnership.
  • Gay Partnership: In a gay partnership.
Veteran Status
  • Veteran: Is a veteran of the US armed forces.
  • Non-Veteran: Is not a veteran of the US armed forces.

Data Usage

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