Spatial Equity Data Tool
This tool uses data from the American Community Survey (ACS) to visualize neighborhood and city demographics and types of populations, and produce a neutral baseline. Once a user uploads their own data, the tool measures the levels of geographic and demographic representativeness of that data against the ACS data. This will show if user data is over- or under-representing certain groups or demographics in their data and allows them to correct for any exclusions.
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Dataset(s): American Community Survey
Visualization: Data Analytics, Visualization
Jurisdiction: United States
Developed by: The Urban Institute
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