The Social Maps of America Series is a collection of books that illustrate social characteristics of United States counties and cities through GIS mapping. The series is unique because it allows the reader to view demographic and social data visually through pleasantly designed and professionally detailed maps. All data in the series is derived through the United States Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. The maps in each book offer a comprehensive synopsis of several social characteristics for each specific city or county. All data is mapped by census tract, which is the smallest and most geographically local unit of census recording. This ensures that all data is accurate to real neighborhood conditions. The goal of the Social Maps of America Series to instill geographic curiosity in readers, and create the foundation to help them form their own conclusions regarding the who, what, where, when, and why of spatial social phenomenon.
Social Topics of Interest Include:
Percent Family Households
Percent Households with one or more people under 18 years of Age
Average Household Size
Percent High School Graduate or Higher
Percent College Graduate of Higher
Percent Veterans
Percent Same House 1 Year Ago
Median Age
Percent 65 Years of Age and Older
Percent Native Born
Percent Foreign Born
Percent Speaking English Only in the Household
Percent Unemployed
Percent Commute by Driving Alone
Percent Commute by Carpooling
Percent Commute by Public Transportation
Percent Commute by Walking
Percent Work from Home
Mean Travel Time to Work in Minutes
Median Household Income
Median Earnings for Males
Median Earnings for Females
Percent Living Below Poverty Level within Last Year
Percent Occupied Housing Units
Percent of Housing Built Before 1939
Percent Owner-Occupied
Percent Renter-Occupied
Median Value of Home in Dollars
Percent Households where Housings Costs are more than 35% of Income
Median Rent in Dollars
Percent White
Percent Black or African American
Percent Asian
Percent Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander
Percent Hispanic or Latino of Any Race
And Over 25 Ancestries
Cook County is the 2nd largest county in the United States. It is an incredibly diverse and economically vital place. As the hub of the Midwest, Cook County serves as an important location for commerce, business, culture, and events. The entire City of Chicago is located within Cook County making it one of the most densely populated in the nation. It is filled with millions of unique people from a variety of different backgrounds. This book illustrates the large variety of population with a collection of maps. All of the characteristics listed above are mapped in this book and provide a comprehensive outlook of the spatial distribution of social phenomenon. Use this encyclopedia-like reference tool to master the social ins and outs of Chicago and Cook County
Social Topics of Interest Include:
Percent Family Households
Percent Households with one or more people under 18 years of Age
Average Household Size
Percent High School Graduate or Higher
Percent College Graduate of Higher
Percent Veterans
Percent Same House 1 Year Ago
Median Age
Percent 65 Years of Age and Older
Percent Native Born
Percent Foreign Born
Percent Speaking English Only in the Household
Percent Unemployed
Percent Commute by Driving Alone
Percent Commute by Carpooling
Percent Commute by Public Transportation
Percent Commute by Walking
Percent Work from Home
Mean Travel Time to Work in Minutes
Median Household Income
Median Earnings for Males
Median Earnings for Females
Percent Living Below Poverty Level within Last Year
Percent Occupied Housing Units
Percent of Housing Built Before 1939
Percent Owner-Occupied
Percent Renter-Occupied
Median Value of Home in Dollars
Percent Households where Housings Costs are more than 35% of Income
Median Rent in Dollars
Percent White
Percent Black or African American
Percent Asian
Percent Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander
Percent Hispanic or Latino of Any Race
And Over 25 Ancestries
Cook County is the 2nd largest county in the United States. It is an incredibly diverse and economically vital place. As the hub of the Midwest, Cook County serves as an important location for commerce, business, culture, and events. The entire City of Chicago is located within Cook County making it one of the most densely populated in the nation. It is filled with millions of unique people from a variety of different backgrounds. This book illustrates the large variety of population with a collection of maps. All of the characteristics listed above are mapped in this book and provide a comprehensive outlook of the spatial distribution of social phenomenon. Use this encyclopedia-like reference tool to master the social ins and outs of Chicago and Cook County
