In this SparkMap Webinar, we provide informative definitions of race and ethnicity and discuss the importance of population change to community development. We also highlight the changing landscape of race and ethnicity in the United States and why it’s important. We wrap up by demonstrating how to find and interpret demographics information in both the SparkMap Map Room and Community Needs Assessment.
The US Census Bureau has changed demographic questions in response to a changing country. Read more about how these changes reflect increased diversity of Americans, why these modifications matter.
Learn more about two of SparkMap’s Air Quality data layers in this Data Dive. We explore both Ozone Levels and Particulate Matter (i.e., small particles in the air) as two indicators of community health.
SparkMap is a useful tool for land valuation and management decisions with the NCCPI 3.0 and other soil layers. Using our free Map Room, visitors can easily access the National Commodity Crop Productivity Index 3.0, as well as layers related to soil boundaries, loss tolerance, taxonomy order, hydrologic soil group, and soil taxonomy order. Check…
In this webinar, we discuss background information on the United States Decennial Census, highlight multiple free layers available in the SparkMap Map room, and guide you through a use case using the Population Living in Group Quarters indicator in the Community Needs Assessment.
We have updated the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates on SparkMap! Read more about what the ACS is, what exactly has been updated on SparkMap, and how these changes impact you.
In this Data Dive we explore diabetes prevalence data in the SparkMap Map Room and Community Needs Assessment. Dive in to learn more!