Visualizations

Internal Migration in The U.S. - Exploring the Census Flows Mapper

This interactive map allows you to explore how internal migration connects with domestic policy issues/debates in the presence.

Increasing Urbanization Population Distribution

This data visualization reveals how the number and size of cities has increased between 1790 and 1890

State-to-State Migration

This graphic, using data from the American Community Survey, illustrates the total number of movers between states for the 12 most populous states.

Spoken Languages Other Than English

This data visualization shows the top languages other than English spoken in 1980 and changes in their relative rank from 1990 to 2010.

Top 20 Cities

This data visualization wordmap includes the names of cities that have been listed as one of the 20 most populous cities in the country, since 1790.

Population Under Age by Congressional District

Just over half of the congressional districts in the country have shares of their population under age 5 that are greater than or equal to the national average.

Blooming States

This interactive data visualization shows the state-by-state population growth measured by the decennial censuses from 1790 to 2010.

Work Life Earnings

Synthetic Work-Life Earnings by Field of Bachelor’s Degree and Occupation for Full-Time, Year-Round Workers Whose Highest Attainment is a Bachelor’s Degree.

Without a High School Education

This data visualization uses 2011 American Community Survey data to explore the variation in high school education attainment.

Booming Cities

This interactive visualization shows the state-by-state population growth measured by the decennial censuses from 1790 to 2010.

The Great Migration, 1910 to 1970

The Great Migration generally refers to the massive internal migration of Blacks from the South to urban centers in other parts of the country.

Islands of High Income

Median household income varies by county across the United States.

Following the Frontier Line, 1790 to 1890

This data visualization highlights population expansion into new territory, subsequent gains in population density, and increasing urbanization.

Before and After 1940: Change in Population Density

This interactive data visualization includes three maps.

Population Bracketology

Test your knowledge of population data!

A Decade of State Population Change

This data visualization takes a detailed look at annual percentage change in state population over the last decade and shows variation in growth patterns.

Changing Ranks of States

The number of representatives given each state as a result of apportionment has shifted over time due to changes in state population relative to other states.

State Populations: 1890, 1950, and 2010

The size and overall distribution of the U.S. population has changed over time.

Center of Population, 1790-2010

The mean center of population is the place where an imaginary, flat, weightless, and rigid map of the United States.

Physical to Political Geography

Early in the country’s history, descriptions of population distribution across the landscape were tied closely to physical features.