Monthly Local Area Employment Situation; 2015-2016

.. this update on the monthly and over-the-year (August 2015-August 2016) change in the local area employment situation shows general improvement. Yet many areas continue to face challenges due to both oil prices, the energy situation and other factors.  This section provides access to interactive data and GIS/mapping tools that enable viewing and analysis of the monthly labor market characteristics and trends by county and metro for the U.S. See the related Web section for more detail. The civilian labor force, employment, unemployment and unemployment rate are estimated monthly with only a two month lag between the reference date and the data access date (e.g., August 2016 data are available in October 2016).

Unemployment Rate by County – August 2016
The following graphic shows the unemployment rate for each county.

— view created using CV XE GIS and associated LAES GIS Project
— click graphic for larger showing legend details.

As shown in the illustrative interactive table view below, seven of the ten MSAs having the highest August 2016 unemployment rate were in California. Use the table to examine characteristics of counties and metros in regions of interest. As apparent from the monthly patterns shown in the table, some areas are impacted by season factors, but others are not.

View Labor Market Characteristics section in the Metropolitan Area Situation & Outlook Reports, providing the same scope of data as in the table below integrated with other data. See example for the Dallas, TX MSA.

The LAES data and this section are updated monthly. The LAES data, and their their extension, are part of the ProximityOne Situation & Outlook database and information system. ProximityOne extends the LAES data in several ways including monthly update projections of the employment situation one year ahead.

Interactive Analysis
The following graphic shows an illustrative view of the interactive LAES table. Seven of the ten MSAs having the highest August 2016 unemployment rate were in California (ranked on far right column in descending order). Use the table to examine characteristics of counties and metros in regions of interest. Click graphic for larger view.

Join me in a Data Analytics Lab session to discuss more details about accessing and using wide-ranging demographic-economic data and data analytics. Learn more about using these data for areas and applications of interest.

About the Author
— Warren Glimpse is former senior Census Bureau statistician responsible for innovative data access and use operations. He is also the former associate director of the U.S. Office of Federal Statistical Policy and Standards for data access and use. He has more than 20 years of experience in the private sector developing data resources and tools for integration and analysis of geographic, demographic, economic and business data. Contact Warren. Join Warren on LinkedIn.

Examining Diversity by State 2015

.. states with the highest race/origin diversity in 2015 were Hawaii, California and New Mexico. States with the lowest diversity were West Virginia, Maine and Vermont. Higher levels of diversity tend to provide a better framework for understanding, tolerance and cooperative developments and progress. Use the interactive table to view, rank, compare states on the diversity index, percent population by race/origin and population by race/origin.

What is the chance that the next person I meet will be different from me, in terms of race origin? The Diversity Index is a number on a scale from 0 to 100 that shows the chance that two people chosen randomly from an area will be different by race and origin. A higher number means more diversity, a lower number, less diversity.

2015 Diversity Patterns by State
The following graphic shows patterns of the percent non-White population (see legend in lower right) the 2015 diversity index as a label for each state

– view developed using CVGIS and related project.
– use the software and project to create variations of this view; add your own data.

See the related section on diversity. USA TODAY used ProximityOne population projections to 2060 by county to examine diversity trends between 2010 and 2060 – a 50-year trend analysis.

This section provides a new estimate of the 2015 diversity index for the U.S. by state based on the latest data. The 2015 population by race/origin estimates are the most recent official Federal U.S. by state data (updated annually). See more about these estimates; access individual state profiles. In addition, the computational methodology is summarized. The U.S. by state demographics dataset is provided as a part of the U.S. State Diversity GIS project. Analyze alternative computations and views of the diversity index.

Examining the 2015 Diversity Index & Race/Origin by State
Some illustrative examples of the interactive table to view … click the Diversity Index column header cell in the table to sort states in ascending order on the Diversity Index. Click that column header cell again to sort states/rows in descending order on the Diversity Index. Find state(s) of interest; see what peer group those states are in based on demographic measures of interest.

Double-click the %Hispanic column header cell in the table to see that New Mexico has the highest %Hispanic population. Click the “population columns only” button below the table, navigate to far right and double-click the Hispanic column header cell to see that California has the largest Hispanic population.

Interactive Table Example
The following graphic illustrates use of the interactive table. States are ranked in descend order on the 2015 Diversity Index.

– Click graphic for larger view

Join me in a Data Analytics Lab session to discuss more details about accessing and using wide-ranging demographic-economic data and data analytics. Learn more about using these data for areas and applications of interest.

About the Author
— Warren Glimpse is former senior Census Bureau statistician responsible for innovative data access and use operations. He is also the former associate director of the U.S. Office of Federal Statistical Policy and Standards for data access and use. He has more than 20 years of experience in the private sector developing data resources and tools for integration and analysis of geographic, demographic, economic and business data. Contact Warren. Join Warren on LinkedIn.

Mapping Census Tract Demographics

.. using visual data analytics and developing business intelligence .. this section provides a 4-step procedure to develop thematic pattern and reference maps for census tracts. The focus of this section is on mapping Census 2010 census tracts using data from the 2014 American Community Survey (ACS2014). A similar set of steps could be followed for Census 2000 tracts with Census 2000 data or Census 2010 tracts with Census 2010 demographics or different vintage ACS data. Steps summarized here can be used with most any Windows-based computer having Internet access. See the related full Web section with more details.

• how do customers and sales relate to market area characteristics?
• is their a better configuration of locations or service areas?
• how can you more effectively examine customer and sales patterns?
• what and where are areas of missed opportunities?

See related sections:
• Using GIS & Data Analytics
• Mapping Statistical Data

Benefits of this section include providing help for those:
• having a specific interest in mapping census tract demographics.
• with little or no experience in using GIS.
• getting started with CVGIS.

These resources and instructions provide a real, not demo, valuable tool that anyone can use, without fee, to create county by census tract thematic pattern maps. Use any of the “richer” demographic-economic data (not just median household income) from the latest ACS 5-year data (see scope — table shells xls).

The steps described below can be performed with any version of CVGIS, including the no fee version. Start from scratch and develop thematic pattern maps like that shown below. Questions, need help? See the FAQs. Call with questions – 888.364.7656. Or, use this form and put questions in the text section.

While this application is focused on ACS 2014 median household income for Dallas County, TX census tracts, you can follow these steps for other areas and subject matter. In your own applications, choose any ACS subject matter for any county/area of interest. The following view shows the end result of steps described below. Choose your own county of state; choose your own subject matter; select your own colors and labeling; choose your own zoom view; and more. Dallas Metro Situation & Outlook.

Patterns of Economic Prosperity; Dallas County, TX by Tract

Mapping Census Tracts Demographics Steps
These steps should take an inexperienced user 10-15 minutes to develop a new CVGIS project view. Steps can be performed at separate times.
Click on a link to view step-by-step instructions.
1. Install CVGIS
2. Get census tract shapefile
3. Get census tract subject matter data (median household income or other)
4. Create map view(s)

Create your own maps for your own county/tracts for your own subject matter.

Join me in a Data Analytics Lab session to discuss more details about accessing and using wide-ranging demographic-economic data and data analytics. Learn more about using these data for areas and applications of interest.

About the Author
— Warren Glimpse is former senior Census Bureau statistician responsible for innovative data access and use operations. He is also the former associate director of the U.S. Office of Federal Statistical Policy and Standards for data access and use. He has more than 20 years of experience in the private sector developing data resources and tools for integration and analysis of geographic, demographic, economic and business data. Contact Warren. Join Warren on LinkedIn.

World by Country Population Projections to 2050

.. updated world population estimates and projections by country show that the world population is projected to grow from 6.9 billion in 2010 to 9.4 billion by 2050, an increase of 2.5 billion (36.5%). This section summarizes access to tools to view, compare, analyze these projections, develop alternative scenario projections, and examine underlying data used to develop the projections. Assess the implications of changing geopolitical, demographic and economic factors and how they might impact future change for areas and matters of interest. See more about these data and alternative scenario projections and impact assessment.  See related main Web section.

Largest 10 Countries based on 2050 Total Population (millions)

The following graphic shows percent change 2010-2050 by country and country code. Click graphic for larger view. Larger view shows legend with intervals/color assignment and population percent change 2010-2050 and country name as labels. Expand browser window to full screen for best quality view.

Rank/Compare Countries with the Interactive Table
The following graphic illustrates use of the  interactive table. The graphic shows countries in Asia-Oceania ranked in descending order based on 2050 population. Examine your regions of interest.

Join me in a Data Analytics Lab session to discuss more details about accessing and using wide-ranging demographic-economic data and data analytics. Learn more about using these data for areas and applications of interest.

About the Author
— Warren Glimpse is former senior Census Bureau statistician responsible for innovative data access and use operations. He is also the former associate director of the U.S. Office of Federal Statistical Policy and Standards for data access and use. He has more than 20 years of experience in the private sector developing data resources and tools for integration and analysis of geographic, demographic, economic and business data. Contact Warren. Join Warren on LinkedIn.