Making MAGIC with Your Data: Methods for Visualizing Data using 2010 Census Data

Making MAGIC with Your Data: Methods for Visualizing Data Using 2010 Census Data Michael Howser Connec0cut State Data Center Coordinator/ Undergraduate Educa0on & GIS Librarian Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

According to the 2010 Census, what Connec0cut Town/City has the Largest Popula0on? Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

According to the 2010 Census, what town in Connec0cut has the smallest popula0on? Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Outline •  Overview of CtSDC and MAGIC •  2010 Census Highlights •  American Community Survey •  Exploring the American FactFinder •  Visualizing Data – Mul0ple Approaches •  Q & A Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

What is the Connec0cut State Data Center? •  Connec0cut’s Census Bureau Liaison •  Part of the Na0onal Data Center Network •  Assists public with accessing Census Data •  Provides custom data resources for Connec0cut •  Funded by Oﬃce of Policy and Management ctsdc.uconn.edu Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

What is MAGIC? •  University of Connec0cut Libraries Map and Geographic Informa0on Center – MAGIC •  Over 220,000 print maps •  Historical Aerial Photography for Connec0cut •  Provides digi0zed maps and aerial photography in full-‐ quality TIFF format for download – FREE! magic.lib.uconn.edu Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Connec0cut State Data Center + MAGIC = Data & Maps •  Connec0cut State Data Center moved to MAGIC in October 2010 •  Collabora0on combines GIS and Mapping technology with Census data! •  Custom datasets are digitally preserved ctsdc.uconn.edu/maps.html Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Who is MAGIC and the Connec0cut State Data Center Librarians Undergraduate Students •  Steve Ba` •  Nathan Bruce •  Michael Howser •  Steven Daniels •  Bill Miller •  Sophie Do •  Andrew Erick Graduate Students •  Edward Fitzgerald •  Jie Lin •  Tia Hogan •  Jon Pollak •  Shamara James •  Josh Strunk •  Richika Makol •  Brian Perchal •  Trevor Rzucidlo Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

2010 Census Quick Facts Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

2010 Census Quick Facts •  Just over 72% of U.S. Households mailed back their forms (same as 2000) •  48 million addresses were followed up •  2010 Census was $1.6 Billion under budget! Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

2010 Census Timeline •  December 2010 – Na0onal Popula0on •  Feb -‐ March 2011 – Redistric0ng Data Released •  May 2011 – Demographic Proﬁles Released •  June – Aug 2011 – Summary File 1 Released •  December 2011 – Summary File 2 Released Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

December 21, 2010 Connecticut State Data Center &Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

2010 Winners and Losers Increase in House Seats •  Texas (+4), Florida (+2), Arizona (+1), Georgia (+1), Nevada (+1), South Carolina (+1), Utah (+1), Washington (+1) Decrease in House Seats •  Ohio (-‐2), New York (-‐2), Illinois (-‐1), Iowa (-‐1), Louisiana (-‐1), Massachuse`s (-‐1), Michigan (-‐1), New Jersey (-‐1), Pennsylvania (-‐1) Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Connecticut State Data Center &Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

What is Appor0onment? •  Each state has at least one representa0ve in the House of Representa0ves •  435 Total Seats available •  States ranked by Popula0on to provide equal representa0on per person •  Representa0on based on Decennial Census youtube.com/watch?v=RUCnb5_HZc0 Popula0on Counts Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

2010 U.S. Census Reappor0onment (Public Law 94-‐171) Data 2010.census.gov/2010census/data/ Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Redistric0ng Data – State by State Released by April 1, 2011 •  Total Popula0on •  Race (White, Black or African American, American Indian and Alaska Na0ve, Asian, Na0ve Hawaiian and Other Paciﬁc Islander, Some other Race) •  Ethnicity (Hispanic or La0no) •  Vo0ng Age (18+ years of age) •  Housing Data (Occupancy and Vacancy) Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

U.S. Popula0on Snapshot 2000 2010 Total Popula0on 281,421,906 308,745,538 (+9.7%) White 211,460,626 223,553,265 (+5.7%) Black or African American 34,658,190 38,929,319 (12.3%) American Indian & Alaska Na0ve 2,475,956 2,932,248 (18.4%) Asian 10,242,998 14,674,252 (43.3%) Na0ve Hawaiian and Other Paciﬁc Islander 398,835 540,013 (35.4%) Some Other Race 15,359,073 19,107,368 (24.4%) Hispanic or La0no 35,305,818 50,477,594 (43%) Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Connec0cut Redistric0ng Data •  Released March 9, 2011 @ 2:00pm •  Includes: –  State –  Congressional District –  County –  Town –  Tract –  Block Group –  Block Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

2010 U.S. Census Data -‐ Connec0cut 2000 2010 Total Popula0on 3,405,565 3,574,097 (+4.9%) White 2,780,355 2,772,410 (-‐0.3%) Black or African American 309,843 362,296 (16.9%) American Indian & Alaska Na0ve 9,639 11,256 (16.8%) Asian 82,313 135,565 (64.7%) Na0ve Hawaiian and Other Paciﬁc Islander 1,366 1,428 (4.5%) Some Other Race 147,201 198,466 (34.8%) Hispanic or La0no 320,323 479,087 (49.6%) Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Want to Explore the 2010 data? •  For Connec0cut Data Visit ctsdc.uconn.edu Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

2010 & 2000 Connec0cut Town Data Viewer ctsdc.uconn.edu Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Exploring Na0onal Data •  New York Times 2010 Census Map projects.ny0mes.com/census/2010/map Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

American Community Survey Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

What is the American Community Survey? •  American Community Survey (ACS) –  “yearly census” – survey of popula0on each year –  Includes 14-‐17 pages of ques0ons –  In-‐depth ques0ons –  Takes the place of Decennial Long Form –  Includes a 1, 3, and 5 year dataset Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Visualizing the ACS 5 Year Data projects.ny0mes.com/census/2010/explorer Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

American FactFinder Explore, Access, and Visualize Data Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

New American FactFinder facvinder2.census.gov Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

American FactFinder – Let’s Explore •  Live Demo will highlight –  Data Access (Topics and Geographies) –  Downloading data –  Crea0ng Maps from Data –  Sharing Maps and Data Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Data Visualiza0on Mul0ple Approaches Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Why Visualize Data? •  Spreadsheets are great… but it’s diﬃcult to understand with large datasets •  Examine Concepts from mul0ple perspec0ve –  Spa0al –  Temporal •  Integrate data from mul0ple sources •  Ex. Fault lines, earthquakes, and popula0on data •  Interac0ve ≠ expensive or diﬃcult Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Visualizing Complex Data What do the following items have in common? June 1 Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Does this help? Connecticut State Data Center &Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Visualizing Data using Google Maps Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Things you can do! •  Explore loca0ons •  Compare •  Create maps! Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Making your own maps! •  MyMaps –  Placemarks (points) –  Lines –  Shape (polygons) –  embed photos & videos –  Import KML’s •  Share •  Collaborate Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Visualizing Data using Google Earth Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

What is Google Earth? •  Travel the world •  Satellite imagery •  Maps •  Terrain •  3D buildings •  Create tours •  Embed pictures and videos •  Access to diverse geographic data Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Import data •  Overlay imagery (BMP, DDS, GIF, JPG, PGM, PNG, PPM, TGA, TIFF) •  KML (Keyhole Markup Language) data •  Import GPS data •  Embed photos and videos Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Explore the past Connecticut State Data Center &Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Visualizing Data using Google Fusion Tables Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

What is Google Fusion Tables? •  Web based interface for uploading, managing, and visualizing large datasets •  Builds upon Google Docs and Google Maps •  Includes API to develop custom interfaces •  Enables sharing of large datasets Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Impor0ng Data •  Data formats supported include: –  Spreadsheets (.csv, .tsv, or .txt) –  Microsoz Excel –  Google Docs Spreadsheets –  KML Files (not KMZ) Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Google Fusion Example: 2010 Census in Texas Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Google Fusion Example: Poverty by School District Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Visualizing Data using ArcGIS.com Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

What is ArcGIS.com? •  Web-‐based map crea0on interface •  Enables collabora0ve map crea0on •  Users can contribute data to share via ArcGIS.com •  Free! Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Impor0ng Data •  Data formats supported include: –  Spreadsheets (.csv, .txt) –  Shapefiles (.zip) – WGS84 projec0on –  GPS files (GPX) LaGtude field Longitude field laGtude longitude lat long y x ycenter xcenter point-‐y point-‐x Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

Adding Data from the Web •  Data can be imported from the following: –  ArcGIS Server Web Service –  OGC Web Service (WMS) –  KML ﬁle (Google Earth) Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

ArcGIS Example from Gallery ArcGIS.com Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

On the Line A collabora0ve approach to interac0ve maps Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

What is On the Line? Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

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Ques0ons? View Presenta0on at: h`p://goo.gl/bTT8r Contact us at: ctsdc@uconn.edu Special Thanks •  Connec0cut Oﬃce of Policy and Management •  Na0onal Endowment for the Humani0es •  On the Line: How schooling, housing, and civil rights shaped Harvord and its suburbs •  UConn Department of Geography & Center for Popula0on Research •  UConn Libraries Digital Projects Team, Directors Council, Informa0on Technology Services, Planning Team, and Undergraduate Educa0on Team •  U.S. Census Bureau – Boston Regional Oﬃce Connecticut State Data Center & Map and Geographic Information Center - MAGIC

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