Media

"Whether trying to put local stories into a broader context, or trying to find relevant communities to zero in on for specific stories, PolicyMap provides a quick, easy way to get the numbers I need as a reporter in a new environment. I can map data and comb through all types of information quickly to situate what I'm hearing on the ground within a broader framework."
- Amar Bakshi
Reporter with washingtonpost.com

PolicyMap provides media professionals with quick access to reliable data in media-ready formats.

PolicyMap's key features include:

With PolicyMap, media can:

  • Generate maps and tables to incorporate in reports and articles
  • Search by address, city, state, zip code, county or census tract
  • Create topical reports by predefined region, radius, or custom-drawn region
  • Compare data across geographies or view trends over time

Have access to thousands of indicators, including:

  • Demographic estimates and projections
  • Crime rates
  • Homeownership and rental rates and affordability
  • Income and poverty measures
  • Quick community profiles

View a complete list of our data.

Make Informed Decisions

PolicyMap can help you answer questions such as:

  • What percentage of subprime home loans were made to African Americans?
  • How many people under the age of 18 live in poverty?
  • How is the number of adults with a high school degree projected to change between 2007 and 2012?
  • How does the price of housing compare to income?
  • Where were individuals contributing to the Presidential Campaigns and to which candidate?

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