[sotd] Data Visualization: U.S. Census [April 28, 2014]

From: "Site of the Day" <amholm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 07:33:56 -0700

    Site of the Day for Monday, April 28, 2014

    U.S. Census: Data Visualization

Today's site, from the U.S. Census Bureau, provides a fascinating collection of 
graphically arresting displays designed to vividly enhance the vast store of 
their collected data. Gentle Subscribers will discover a splendid array of 
infographics illustrating a number pertinent details of 21st century America.

"The Census Bureau is working to increase our use of visualization in making 
data available to the public, and this gallery is an early part of that effort. 
The first posted visualizations will pertain largely to historical population 
data, building on prior work done to portray historical changes in the growth 
and redistribution of the U.S. population. For later visualizations, the topics 
will expand beyond decennial census data to include the full breadth of Census 
Bureau data sets and subject areas, from household and family dynamics, to 
migration and geographic mobility, to economic indicators." - from the website

With inforgraphics having become the dernier cri in the presentation of 
statistical details, the U.S. Census Bureau has jumped on this happy bandwagon 
and instituted a visual gallery to serve up the mountains of figures it 
collects. Currently showcased in the gallery are graphics on the Top Languages 
Spoken Other Than English, a contrast of Native and Foreign Born without a High 
School Education, and Shifting Occupational Shares by gender. A number of the 
graphics feature animated components for a definite wow factor, such as the 
unassumingly labeled County Coastline Populations from 1800 to 2000, and the 
Century of Population Change in the Age and gender Composition of the Nation. A 
lively game to challenge a knowledge of U.S. demographic data is offered in the 
Population Bracketology visualization.

Cruise over to the site for striking infographics on changes in American 
demographics at:

http://www.census.gov/dataviz/


A.M. Holm
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