Comparing some city densities
Here are maps of a few cities, color coded by density. All of the maps can be generated at the Census Bureau website.
I see density figures quoted all the time (and quote them myself). Think of this as the gestalt method for comparing densities.
All maps are based on 2000 data, the most recent available. All maps are coded by "block group," with seven standardized data classes. I used the 20-mile resolution for all of them, but cropped the maps of some of the small cities (small geographically).
Bright green represents 8,000+ per square mile; dark green, 10,000+ per square mile. Click to enlarge.
what a great resource,
thanks for the link.
Posted by: pdx lurker | February 11, 2007 at 01:39 AM
Phoenix has more density than i thought. I always see pictures of the sprawl.
Posted by: Jeff Wood | February 11, 2007 at 02:55 AM