Median Income Patterns in the United States
Activity Description
Students will examine, and make comparisons using, a data visualization of median household incomes by U.S. county. Students will also consider how a county’s median household income could affect its economy.
Suggested Grade Level
9-10
Approximate Time Required
60-75 minutes
Learning Objectives
- Students will be able to interpret a data visualization to explain varying median household income levels by county across the United States.
- Students will be able to make comparisons between counties and states with different median incomes.
Materials Required
- The student version of this activity, 3 pages
- A teacher computer with Internet access and a projector to display web sites
A computer with Internet access for each student is optional.
Activity Item
This activity uses the following online tool:
- Median Household Income by County in the United States and Puerto Rico
www.census.gov/library/visualizations/interactive/median-household-income.html
Teacher Notes
Blooms Taxonomy
Analyzing
Students will analyze median household income data by county.
Subject
High School History
Topics
- Data visualizations
- Median household income
Skills Taught
- Analyzing visual data
- Making comparisons
- Using data to develop an informed opinion
Page Last Revised - January 22, 2025