Californian-based GIS market leader Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri) has released an update for its US Census Bureau data through the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World information collection.
This update includes attributes of the Census Bureau's newly issued 2014-2018 American Community Survey (ACS). By providing accurate accounts of US community demographics, housing, and workforce, the ACS data can help both the public and private sectors understand changes within their communities.
Esri's Living Atlas update provides 78 data layers, covering 89 different ACS tables that dynamically reflect the most current information and help to automate those changes within designed information systems.
The update provides improved metadata attribute descriptions, options for "highlight layers" that group attributes by topic, and new layers that include data on: Education by Veteran Status, Population in Limited-English Households, Age Group by Labor Force Participation, School Enrollment, Heating Fuel Type by Tenure, and Housing Costs as a Percentage of Income by Age and Tenure.
Living Atlas, and the newly updated ACS data, can be accessed through Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online products.
American GIS Data Updates
Esri ArcGIS Living Atlas Improved US Census Data for its Software
Trend Themes
1. Improved US Census Data - Developing predictive analytics tools for public and private sectors to understand changes within their communities based on newly issued, accurate accounts of US community demographics, housing, and workforce data from the American Community Survey.
2. Dynamic Data Layer Reflecting Current Information - Creating database management tools and automated information systems for timely and effective updates of large sets of data, including 78 data layers that cover 89 different ACS tables.
3. Enhanced Metadata Attribute Descriptions and Highlight Layers - Developing machine learning algorithms and software programs to improve metadata attribute descriptions and group attributes by topic, providing efficient and user-friendly access to information.
Industry Implications
1. GIS Software - Innovating software tools and platforms for Geographic Information System (GIS) companies to effectively collect, store, analyze, and manage large amounts of geographic and demographic data.
2. Predictive Analytics - Developing predictive analytics solutions for public and private sectors that leverage big data and data mining techniques to provide insights and anticipate trends.
3. Database Management - Creating advanced database management systems that automate data updates, improve data governance, and increase efficiency and accuracy in data management.