Find Data on Local Communities
- Data-Planet Statistical Datasets This link opens in a new windowCreate tables, charts and maps with wide range of variables using data from governments and private organizations.
- PolicyMap This link opens in a new windowAn online data and mapping tool for the United States, used to understand communities.
- Simply AnalyticsSimplyMap is a web-based mapping application that allows you to create thematic maps and reports using demographic, business and marketing data. Data can be downloaded for use with other software such as Excel and GIS.
Using Data Axle / ReferenceUSA to Find Local Businesses and Social Services
Data Axle (formerly ReferenceUSA) can provide counts of businesses (like daycare centers) in a particular city, zip code, census tract or a radius of your choice. It has counts for other establishments related to health care, legal services, educational institutions and religious organizations. More information on the business dataset can be found here.
First, go to Data Axle / Reference USA and click on the "U.S. Businesses" dataset
Then select "Custom Search"
Then start choose the Geography, you can search for establishments by neighborhood (e.g. Delray, Detroit).
Then choose the Business Type. Be sure to expand Retail Trade for businesses like grocery stores and Services for social, legal, educational and religious establishments
After you've selected establishments click on "Update Count" and then "View Results"
