Mapping Tools
The tools listed here allow you to visualize population, demographic, and health data within a geographic region. Some are free or available through the BU Libraries subscription.
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Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
Social Explorer provides access to current and historical census data and demographic information, including 220 years of U.S. Census data, U.S. elections, crime, business, environmental, health, and religion data, plus statistics for Europe and World Development Indicators. The interface allows users to create maps and reports to illustrate, analyze and understand demography and social change.
Access to Social Explorer requires that you create an individual account using your BU email address.
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Policy Map This link opens in a new window
Easy-to-use online mapping and visualization tool. Downloadable U.S. demographic, economic and social data by city, state, zip code, county or census tract. Types of data include crime, housing, health, education and occupations, derived from both public and proprietary sources.
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Explore Census DataAllows you to search for recent data on health insurance coverage, disability, fertility, and more.
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CDC Places: Local Data for Public HealthThis website is particularly helpful for mapping disability statistics.
