https://home.socialexplorer.comSocial Explorer analyzes public data to tell compelling stories about how American communities are changing – covering housing, income, race, remote work, and more. Essential reading for researchers, journalists, and anyone curious about the dynamics shaping American life.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:57:24 GMTWebflowhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorers-updated-ejscreen-tools-empower-environmental-justice-analysishttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorers-updated-ejscreen-tools-empower-environmental-justice-analysisSocial Explorer’s EJSCREEN data and tools empower users to analyze communities, vulnerabilities, and environmental impact. Social Explorer updated EJSCREEN data and functionality to help visualize and identify environmental burdens on low-income communities of color.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:43:31 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/analyze-and-compare-crime-rates-nationwide-with-social-explorers-new-crime-data-indiceshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/analyze-and-compare-crime-rates-nationwide-with-social-explorers-new-crime-data-indicesExplore Social Explorer’s nationwide crime dataset with block group-level crime indices, transparent methodology, and detailed insights for research and analysis.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:38:15 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/american-history-and-data-on-the-nations-250th-anniversaryhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/american-history-and-data-on-the-nations-250th-anniversaryExplore 250 years of U.S. demographic change with Social Explorer. Compare Census data from 1790 to today and discover how America's population—and Virginia's—has evolved over time.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:38:15 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/populations-in-limbo-temporary-protected-status-and-haitian-american-demographicshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/populations-in-limbo-temporary-protected-status-and-haitian-american-demographicsAs the Supreme Court ruling put Haitian-American migrants in limbo, Social Explorer examines the demographics on the communities, industries and more areas of impact.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:38:15 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/a-juneteenth-exploration-of-slavery-and-farming-datahttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/a-juneteenth-exploration-of-slavery-and-farming-dataExploring slavery, farming and other histories through data and maps in Texas and the nation to mark Juneteenth. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:38:15 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/new-york-city-and-san-antonio-then-and-now-nba-finals-datahttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/new-york-city-and-san-antonio-then-and-now-nba-finals-dataDig into the demographics of the NBA finals team hometowns--New York City and Sa Antonio--with Social Explorer!Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:38:15 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/the-us-urban-population-how-americans-really-live-in-citieshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/the-us-urban-population-how-americans-really-live-in-citiesWhat does ACS data say about the US urban population? 94% of Americans live in metro areas. Here's what that means for commuting, housing, and city life.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:38:39 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/is-the-us-population-aging-here-are-the-numbershttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/is-the-us-population-aging-here-are-the-numbersIs the U.S. population aging? Yes – and faster than ever. Explore state-by-state ACS data on median age, dependency ratios, and what it means for your community.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:35:14 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/us-housing-affordability-by-state-who-is-being-left-behindhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/us-housing-affordability-by-state-who-is-being-left-behindExplore U.S. housing affordability by state using ACS data. See rent burden rates, median rents, and home values – and find out who's being left behind.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:35:14 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/us-states-gdp-ranking-americas-economic-center-of-gravity-keeps-moving-westhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/us-states-gdp-ranking-americas-economic-center-of-gravity-keeps-moving-westExplore the latest US states GDP ranking. Social Explorer data shows the West is dominating economic growth – see which states surged and which fell behind since 2001.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:35:14 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/us-population-change-by-state-whos-growing-whos-shrinking-and-why-it-mattershttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/us-population-change-by-state-whos-growing-whos-shrinking-and-why-it-mattersExplore US population change by state using ACS data. See which states are growing fastest, which are shrinking, and what migration trends are driving the shift.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:35:14 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/west-boasts-both-best-and-worst-air-quality-in-ushttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/west-boasts-both-best-and-worst-air-quality-in-usWhere is the worst air quality in the US? Our 2024 EPA data analysis reveals which counties have the dirtiest – and cleanest – air in America.Thu, 21 May 2026 16:24:47 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/median-age-of-us-housing-stock-shines-light-on-home-affordabilityhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/median-age-of-us-housing-stock-shines-light-on-home-affordabilityHow old is your region's housing stock? We mapped the median age of US housing stock across major metros to reveal where affordability pressure runs deepest.Thu, 21 May 2026 16:24:47 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/even-as-housing-prices-rise-average-household-size-in-the-us-continues-to-fallhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/even-as-housing-prices-rise-average-household-size-in-the-us-continues-to-fallThe average household size in the US has fallen to 2.53 despite rising housing costs. See which states shrank most and why.Thu, 21 May 2026 16:24:47 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/understanding-the-u-s-gender-income-gap-by-geographyhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/understanding-the-u-s-gender-income-gap-by-geographyExplore how the gender income gap varies by county across the U.S. — from under 40 cents on the dollar to women out-earning men. See what the data reveals.Thu, 21 May 2026 16:24:47 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/black-educational-attainment-success-in-americas-citieshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/black-educational-attainment-success-in-americas-citiesNew census data reveals where Black educational attainment is highest in Atlanta, Chicago, and NYC — and the findings challenge common narratives.Thu, 21 May 2026 16:24:47 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/5-datasets-that-can-be-used-to-support-social-equityhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/5-datasets-that-can-be-used-to-support-social-equityExplore 5 critical datasets for advancing social equity such as the Location Affordability Index and Social Vulnerability Index. All available via Social Explorer.Thu, 21 May 2026 16:24:47 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/5-key-sources-of-environmental-datahttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/5-key-sources-of-environmental-dataDiscover 5 key sources of environmental data for research, planning & advocacy. Access AQI, TRI, EJSCREEN & more through Social Explorer.Thu, 21 May 2026 16:24:47 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/the-data-behind-why-your-monthly-electricity-bill-keeps-getting-higherhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/the-data-behind-why-your-monthly-electricity-bill-keeps-getting-higherWhy is everyone's monthly electricity bill so high? New data reveals which U.S. cities pay the most and how others have enacted strategies to reduce costs.Fri, 01 May 2026 17:50:52 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/where-do-most-spanish-speakers-live-in-the-ushttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/where-do-most-spanish-speakers-live-in-the-usWhere do most Spanish speakers live in the U.S.? Beyond Texas and Florida, data reveals surprising growth in rural Midwest counties. Explore the shift.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:33:28 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/virginia-redistricting-has-enough-changed-since-the-2020-census-to-justify-redrawinghttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/virginia-redistricting-has-enough-changed-since-the-2020-census-to-justify-redrawingIs Virginia’s map still fair? Explore how population shifts and economic trends impact Virginia redistricting and the debate over mid-decade changes.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:56:39 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/meet-data-navigator-the-conversational-future-of-community-data-analysishttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/meet-data-navigator-the-conversational-future-of-community-data-analysisMeet Data Navigator: Social Explorer's conversational data analysis interface that turns complex public data into instant maps, charts, and insights.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:59:16 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/homeownership-rate-in-the-usa-still-below-pre-crisis-levels-nearly-two-decades-laterhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/homeownership-rate-in-the-usa-still-below-pre-crisis-levels-nearly-two-decades-laterThe homeownership rate in the USA hit 65.1% in 2024 – still below 2009 levels. See which states lead, which lag, and what the data reveals about post-crisis recovery.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:50:58 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/how-many-people-work-from-home-new-census-data-shows-steady-growth-despite-rto-ordershttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/how-many-people-work-from-home-new-census-data-shows-steady-growth-despite-rto-ordersHow many people work from home in the U.S.? Census data shows 15.1% of Americans worked remotely in 2024 — up from just 5.2% in 2019.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:19:28 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/where-do-most-iranians-live-in-the-us-a-data-driven-look-at-the-iranian-diasporahttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/where-do-most-iranians-live-in-the-us-a-data-driven-look-at-the-iranian-diasporaWhere do most Iranians live in the US? Nearly half are in just 10 counties. Explore the data on America's Iranian diaspora – and where it's growing fastest.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:36:23 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/what-is-the-toxic-release-inventory-a-guide-to-mapping-industrial-pollution-for-community-healthhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/what-is-the-toxic-release-inventory-a-guide-to-mapping-industrial-pollution-for-community-healthWhat is the Toxic Release Inventory? Learn how the EPA's TRI database maps industrial pollution to protect community health and guide smarter planning decisions.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:36:23 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/the-ejscreen-tool-social-explorer-provides-access-to-archived-environmental-justice-datahttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/the-ejscreen-tool-social-explorer-provides-access-to-archived-environmental-justice-dataThe EPA's EJScreen tool was removed in 2025, but Social Explorer preserved the data. Learn how to access and use it for environmental justice research.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:35:40 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/katrina-influence-still-reflected-in-new-orleans-demographicshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/katrina-influence-still-reflected-in-new-orleans-demographicsSee how New Orleans demographics have changed 20 years after Katrina. Explore population shifts, housing recovery, and economic trends in the city.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:35:40 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/how-many-puerto-ricans-live-in-the-united-states-a-demographic-deep-divehttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/how-many-puerto-ricans-live-in-the-united-states-a-demographic-deep-diveHow many Puerto Ricans live in the United States? About 3 million call the mainland home. Explore population trends from New York to Florida.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:35:40 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/punxsutawney-phil-history-the-demographics-behind-americas-famous-groundhog-traditionhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/punxsutawney-phil-history-the-demographics-behind-americas-famous-groundhog-traditionExplore Punxsutawney Phil history from 1887 to today. Discover how German and Irish immigrants shaped this beloved groundhog tradition in Pennsylvania.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:35:40 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/martin-luther-king-jr-s-dream-a-data-driven-progress-reporthttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/martin-luther-king-jr-s-dream-a-data-driven-progress-reportExplore Census data measuring progress toward Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream. Income, education, and homeownership gaps persist, revealing work remains.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:35:40 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/understanding-income-inequality-in-america-measurement-and-trendshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/understanding-income-inequality-in-america-measurement-and-trendsLearn how income inequality in America is measured using the Gini coefficient and explore data, trends, and significance in your community.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:45:27 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/direct-purchase-health-insurance-concentrated-in-california-and-floridahttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/direct-purchase-health-insurance-concentrated-in-california-and-floridaDirect purchase health insurance is concentrated in 20 congressional districts, mostly in Florida and California. Explore the data and trends.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 22:20:32 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/rent-burdened-households-how-post-covid-housing-prices-affected-americas-poorest-rentershttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/rent-burdened-households-how-post-covid-housing-prices-affected-americas-poorest-rentersRent burdened households grew slower among low-income renters during COVID while wealthy tenants saw sharp increases. Learn where and why.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 22:20:32 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/deportation-raids-target-areas-with-slow-immigrant-growth-data-showshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/deportation-raids-target-areas-with-slow-immigrant-growth-data-showsDeportation raids target cities where immigrant populations declined or grew minimally. Census data reveals a disconnect between enforcement and growth areas.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 22:20:32 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/choosing-a-location-for-your-business-how-to-assess-the-local-workforcehttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/choosing-a-location-for-your-business-how-to-assess-the-local-workforceChoosing the right location for your business hinges on understanding the local workforce. Learn how to evaluate if an area has the employees you need.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 22:20:32 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/5-important-public-economic-datasets-and-their-useshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/5-important-public-economic-datasets-and-their-usesExplore 5 essential public economic datasets for planning, development, and analysis. Learn their uses and access them easily through Social Explorer.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 22:20:32 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/how-to-use-census-data-for-business-location-analysishttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/how-to-use-census-data-for-business-location-analysisLearn how to conduct effective business location analysis using Census data. Find the perfect site with demographics, income, and market insights.Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:34:44 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/2024-american-community-survey-data-shows-mixed-recovery-from-covid-19-pandemichttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/2024-american-community-survey-data-shows-mixed-recovery-from-covid-19-pandemicThe 2024 American Community Survey reveals America's uneven post-pandemic recovery. Household incomes fell, homeownership declined, and remote work plummeted.Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:45:09 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-unveils-enhanced-user-interface-and-expanded-data-libraryhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-unveils-enhanced-user-interface-and-expanded-data-librarySocial Explorer launches redesigned app with modern interface, enhanced navigation, and expanded data library including economic, environmental datasets.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:16:51 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/which-country-do-most-hispanic-americans-come-from-a-comprehensive-analysis-of-hispanic-ancestry-in-the-united-stateshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/which-country-do-most-hispanic-americans-come-from-a-comprehensive-analysis-of-hispanic-ancestry-in-the-united-statesMost people in the United States who identify as Hispanic have ancestry from Mexico. But Hispanic populations across the country are incredibly diverse.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:16:51 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/the-fastest-growing-counties-in-the-us-covid-era-population-trends-revealedhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/the-fastest-growing-counties-in-the-us-covid-era-population-trends-revealedSocial Explorer analysis reveals that the fastest growing counties in the US during 2020–2023 were predominantly suburban and exurban areas.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:16:51 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/what-is-data-engineering-guide-leaders-looking-become-data-drivenhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/what-is-data-engineering-guide-leaders-looking-become-data-drivenAnswer the question, "What is data engineering?", learn why it's essential for organizations that want to be data-driven, and identify steps you can take.Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:24:26 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/states-with-most-educated-peoplehttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/states-with-most-educated-peopleAccording to the most recent American Community Survey data, the states with the most educated people include MA, MD, and VT. See which others made the list.Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:24:26 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/median-age-usa-implicationshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/median-age-usa-implicationsThe median age in the USA is increasing – up 3.4 years since the 2000 Census. This article looks at state-by-state changes and assesses the implications.Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:24:26 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/whats-new-social-explorer-reportshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/whats-new-social-explorer-reportsEnhance your tabular analysis with the new Social Explorer Reports application, including change over time and comparative geographies.Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:24:26 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/what-is-data-modelinghttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/what-is-data-modelingData modeling is the process of creating a blueprint for how an organization will collect, store, and use data, transforming it into a strategic asset. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:24:26 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/5-important-uses-demographic-data-healthcarehttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/5-important-uses-demographic-data-healthcareUses of demographic data in healthcare include determining how to deliver it, how to communicate about it, how to improve it, and where to offer it.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:58:32 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/which-states-have-most-people-welfarehttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/which-states-have-most-people-welfareHere are three ways to answer the question, "Which states have the most people on welfare?" using American Community Survey data. Maps and tables included.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:18:37 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/what-is-the-american-community-surveyhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/what-is-the-american-community-surveyThe American Community Survey is a monthly survey that collects a broad range of demographic data from almost 300,000 U.S. households.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:06:57 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/how-nonprofits-improve-community-engagement-using-crime-data-analyticshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/how-nonprofits-improve-community-engagement-using-crime-data-analyticsDiscover 7 practical ways nonprofits can use crime data analytics to boost engagement, allocate resources, influence policy, and build safer communities.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:49:02 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-posts-new-american-community-survey-acs-2023-figureshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-posts-new-american-community-survey-acs-2023-figuresThe Social Explorer spatial analytics software now includes 2023 ACS data — the first “post-COVID” survey with insights into U.S. demographics, economy, housing, and more for areas with 65K+ people.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:49:02 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/postelection-analysis-the-broader-story-of-support-for-trumphttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/postelection-analysis-the-broader-story-of-support-for-trumpThe 2024 U.S. Presidential election shows a divided electorate: Trump won 84.9% of counties, yet the popular vote was tight. Postelection analysis using demographics reveals nuanced shifts, highlighting rural-urban divides.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:49:02 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/political-explorer-counties-with-largest-increases-in-food-stamps-since-2010-went-for-trump-in-2020https://home.socialexplorer.com/post/political-explorer-counties-with-largest-increases-in-food-stamps-since-2010-went-for-trump-in-2020A Political Explorer analysis found 78.7% of U.S. counties with rising food stamp use since 2010 voted for Trump in 2020. While Trump counties rely heavily on SNAP, he sought cuts to the program.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:49:02 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/now-live-on-social-explorer-the-american-community-survey-acs-2022-5-year-estimateshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/now-live-on-social-explorer-the-american-community-survey-acs-2022-5-year-estimatesSocial Explorer includes ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, covering demographic and employment data for 2018–2022 so users can analyze U.S. socioeconomic trends.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:49:02 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/the-american-community-survey-2021-5-year-estimates-are-now-live-on-social-explorerhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/the-american-community-survey-2021-5-year-estimates-are-now-live-on-social-explorerSocial Explorer includes ACS 2021 5-Year Estimates, covering demographic and employment data for 2018–2022 so users can analyze U.S. socioeconomic trends.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:49:02 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-analysis-for-new-york-times-finds-80-year-olds-arent-limited-to-white-househttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-analysis-for-new-york-times-finds-80-year-olds-arent-limited-to-white-houseA Social Explorer analysis for The New York Times reveals that 1 in 25 Americans are over the age of 80.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:49:02 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/the-american-community-survey-2020-5-year-estimates-are-live-on-social-explorerhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/the-american-community-survey-2020-5-year-estimates-are-live-on-social-explorerSocial Explorer includes ACS 2020 5-Year Estimates, covering demographic and employment data for 2018–2022 so users can analyze U.S. socioeconomic trends.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:49:02 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-analysis-for-the-new-york-times-finds-manhattan-income-gap-exceeds-third-world-levelshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-analysis-for-the-new-york-times-finds-manhattan-income-gap-exceeds-third-world-levelsSocial Explorer nalysis conducted for The New York Times reveals that income inequality in Manhattan exceeds third-world levels.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:49:02 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-identifies-citys-largest-new-immigrant-group-for-the-new-york-timeshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-identifies-citys-largest-new-immigrant-group-for-the-new-york-timesWhat is New York City's largest new immigrant group? According to Social Explorer analysis for The New York Times, NYC’s Venezuelan immigrant population has surged since 2022, with 136,000 migrants.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:49:02 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/u-s-population-with-russian-ancestryhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/u-s-population-with-russian-ancestryNearly 1.7 million Americans claim Russian ancestry, with the Great Plains as a key hub. In Logan and McIntosh Counties, ND, most have Russian roots.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:49:02 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/widowed-population-across-the-u-shttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/widowed-population-across-the-u-sFive of the U.S. counties with the highest percentage of widowed people are in Texas with none reporting coronavirus infections.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:49:02 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-on-generation-z-in-the-ny-timeshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-on-generation-z-in-the-ny-timesNew York Times article investigates the cohort of young people born between the early 1990s and the mid-2000s using Social Explorer.Wed, 28 May 2025 20:33:54 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-project-named-best-law-website-in-the-20th-annual-webby-awardshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-project-named-best-law-website-in-the-20th-annual-webby-awardsSocial Explorer's "Threat to Representation" project wins the Webby Award as The Best Law Website.Wed, 28 May 2025 20:30:23 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-featured-in-ny-times-article-on-segregation-of-affluent-black-familieshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-featured-in-ny-times-article-on-segregation-of-affluent-black-familiesThe New York Times and Social Explorer analyze housing segregation and its impact on affluent Black families in Wisconsin.Wed, 28 May 2025 20:25:49 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-data-at-the-museum-of-the-city-of-new-yorkhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-data-at-the-museum-of-the-city-of-new-yorkThe Museum of the City of New York created a permanent exhibit showing the city's evolution over time using Social Explorer data.Wed, 28 May 2025 20:21:14 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/the-census-and-the-proposed-citizenship-questionhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/the-census-and-the-proposed-citizenship-questionIn 2020, for the first time since 1950, U.S. Census will include a question about citizenship.Wed, 28 May 2025 20:16:13 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-tool-demonstrates-the-potential-impact-of-the-census-citizenship-questionhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-tool-demonstrates-the-potential-impact-of-the-census-citizenship-questionThe Trump administration’s proposed 2020 Census citizenship question could reshape redistricting.Wed, 28 May 2025 20:13:15 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/toilet-paper-flour-and-internet-access-in-short-supplyhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/toilet-paper-flour-and-internet-access-in-short-supplyAs schools shifted to online learning during the pandemic, 19 million U.S. households lacked Internet access, hitting the Deep South and Southwest hardest. Wed, 28 May 2025 19:53:09 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/white-vs-black-u-s-population-with-broadband-internet-subscriptionhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/white-vs-black-u-s-population-with-broadband-internet-subscriptionA Social Explorer analysis shows racial disparities in broadband access: 25% of Black households lack broadband compared to 13.4% of white households.Wed, 28 May 2025 19:47:57 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/theres-a-new-u-s-capital-of-italian-americans-and-its-not-in-manhattans-little-italyhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/theres-a-new-u-s-capital-of-italian-americans-and-its-not-in-manhattans-little-italyStaten Island, not Manhattan or the Bronx, is now the U.S. capital of Italian-Americans with 7 of the top 10 Census tracts for Italian ancestry.Wed, 28 May 2025 19:41:57 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-ties-covid-mobility-demographic-and-business-data-together-for-customizable-mapping-projectshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-ties-covid-mobility-demographic-and-business-data-together-for-customizable-mapping-projectsSocial Explorer allows users to combine demographic and COVID-19 data to analyze coronavirus cases by population, age, race, or income.Wed, 28 May 2025 19:36:53 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-partners-with-new-york-times-to-provide-dynamic-election-insightshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-partners-with-new-york-times-to-provide-dynamic-election-insightsSocial Explorer worked with the New York Times to analyze the 2020 U.S. elections using data from the nation’s 74,100 Census tracts.Wed, 28 May 2025 19:33:58 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/white-house-plan-for-early-shutdown-of-2020-census-count-marks-break-the-glass-momenthttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/white-house-plan-for-early-shutdown-of-2020-census-count-marks-break-the-glass-momentSocial Explorer estimates the 2020 Census was undercounted by 100 million due to a shortened timeline.Wed, 28 May 2025 19:33:08 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/where-in-the-u-s-is-the-gender-pay-gap-most-pronouncedhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/where-in-the-u-s-is-the-gender-pay-gap-most-pronouncedMen continue to out-earn women across the United States with counties in Texas and Utah topping the list of the most inequitable.Tue, 27 May 2025 16:23:52 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/suburbs-seem-to-have-grown-a-little-crowded-they-probably-arehttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/suburbs-seem-to-have-grown-a-little-crowded-they-probably-areAccording to a Social Explorer analysis of 2020 U.S. Census data, the 10 counties registering the biggest increases in population density were found in suburban areas.Tue, 27 May 2025 16:20:10 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/trailer-park-cities-across-the-united-stateshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/trailer-park-cities-across-the-united-statesUsing data supplied by Easy Analytic Software Inc., Social Explorer analysis finds seven counties in the U.S. are especially unfriendly to trailer parks.Tue, 27 May 2025 16:14:52 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/small-farms-across-the-united-stateshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/small-farms-across-the-united-statesThe image of a small family farm is prominent in the American imagination. But a Social Explorer analysis shows only 13% of U.S. farms are under 10 acres.Tue, 27 May 2025 16:11:37 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/where-are-the-most-crowded-census-tracts-in-the-countryhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/where-are-the-most-crowded-census-tracts-in-the-countryPre-COViD, the most crowded Census tracts were in the Bronx, San Francisco, and Miami-Dade county with 20,000+ people per square mile.Tue, 27 May 2025 16:08:53 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-supports-voting-rights-in-georgias-2020-special-senatorial-electionhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-supports-voting-rights-in-georgias-2020-special-senatorial-electionThe NAACP used Social Explorer to identify locations in Georgia where advance voting sites needed to remain open.Tue, 27 May 2025 16:02:56 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/where-are-the-shortest-work-commutes-in-the-united-stateshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/where-are-the-shortest-work-commutes-in-the-united-statesBefore COVID, a small county in South Carolina boasted the highest population of residents with a commute of less than 5 minutes.Tue, 27 May 2025 15:59:54 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-published-the-acs-2021-1-year-estimateshttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/social-explorer-published-the-acs-2021-1-year-estimatesTue, 27 May 2025 15:55:05 GMThttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/what-is-a-swiftie-anyway-social-explorer-unveils-the-swiftie-indexhttps://home.socialexplorer.com/post/what-is-a-swiftie-anyway-social-explorer-unveils-the-swiftie-indexSocial Explorer used demographic analysis to define what a Swiftie is and identify prime markets for engaging Swifties. Swiftie hubs include Portland, OR, and Austin, TX, as well as many smaller counties in the US.Sat, 24 May 2025 17:00:41 GMT