What is EA area?

What is EA area?

“An enumeration area is the geographic area canvassed by one census representative. An EA is composed of one or more adjacent blocks.

What is a reference map?

Reference maps show the boundaries and names of geographic areas for which the Census Bureau tabulates statistical data, but do not visualize the data. Some types of reference maps show and identify geographic features that are part of the boundary. Examples are roads and water features.

How can I find out the race of my neighborhood?

The U.S. Census Bureau allows you to search by ZIP code, city, county, and/or state to find a specific area’s income levels, ethnicities, ages, and other social characteristics.

What types of maps are available for Kentucky?

Topics include reference maps, interactive maps, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data. The following maps are static images of administrative and census geographies in Kentucky. The Census Bureau offers numerous interactive mapping tools. A select few are discussed below.

Where can I find historical and current geographic boundaries in Kentucky?

The National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS) at the University of Minnesota provides access to historic and current geographic boundaries. Users are required to register, but then may freely download data. Go to the NHGIS. The KyGeoNet is Kentucky’s clearinghouse for geospatial data resources.

How many county subdivisions are there in Kentucky?

There are 493 county subdivisions in Kentucky. They are all census county divisions (CCDs), which are delineated for statistical purposes, have no legal function, and are not governmental units. CCDs were first established in the 1960 census.

How many cities are in the state of Kentucky?

Data for the legally established state of Kentucky are available beginning with the 1800 census, minus claimed territory. There are 9 metropolitan statistical areas, 17 micropolitan statistical areas, and 6 combined statistical areas.