Maps of the US
Where African Americans reside today is the culmination of a century of migration, transformation, and survival. This post uses historical maps, census records, and animated graphics to trace the path of the Black population in the United States—initially in the Deep South in 1910, then to cities, and now back again in the current New Great Migration.
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Which U.S. states have the highest share of low-wage workers? Using new data from the Economic Policy Institute, we explore where earnings fall short and reveal the geographic patterns shaping economic life across America.
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New York City’s Hispanic population is one of the largest and most diverse in the U.S. Hispanics make up 29.8% of the city’s population (2.6 million people). The Hispanic population in NYC is made up of individuals with roots in many nations. Puerto Ricans make up the largest single Hispanic group in the city.
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Explore the religious landscape of the U.S. from 1890 to 2010 through maps I created using ARDA data. See how religion has shaped different areas over time.
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Where you grow up can shape your financial future. We explore which U.S. regions offer the greatest opportunities for upward mobility—and what individuals and policymakers can do to close the gap.
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States like Michigan have an abundance of water resources, while others like New Mexico have very little. This is revealed by a thorough analysis of U.S. Census Tracts. This distribution affects the quality of the water and presents problems for water management in the future.
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Percentage point change in those who held a positive view of the United States. Reddit user bezzieford, Data: Eurobarometer 2017
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A map shows how Americans view other nations—friends, foes, or unfamiliar. It’s a glimpse into global opinion shaped by history, politics, and perception.
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What happens when you map the fastest way to drive from the center of the U.S. to every county? This post explores a mesmerizing visualization that turns America’s road network into something resembling a river system, all flowing outward from Kansas.
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From 2015 to 2025, artists and media outlets created revealing maps showing Donald Trump’s perspective on the world. This collection of satirical cartography, featuring works from The New Yorker, HuffPost, and political cartoonists, charts the evolution of Trump’s global outlook through data and wit.
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