Esri Updated Demographics—Esri Demographics

Esri provides an Updated Demographics advanced demographics dataset for the United States. This dataset is developed by Esri and includes source material supplied by the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, and public and private data sources. Visit Where to find ArcGIS Data to learn more about using Esri Demographics.

The Esri Updated Demographics dataset is a suite of annually updated U.S. demographic data containing current-year and five-year forecasts for more than 2,000 demographic and socioeconomic characteristics. Included are tables that cover key characteristics about United States population, households, housing, age, race, income, and more. Esri's Updated Demographics consists of point estimates, representing July 1 of the current and forecast years.

Tip:

See the Updated Demographics data guides to familiarize yourself with the data tables and characteristics included in Esri Updated Demographics.

Data users can use Esri technology to summarize Updated Demographics data for any user-defined polygon, such as rings, drive times, or any hand-drawn trade area.

Release date

The Updated Demographics dataset was updated in June 2026; the vintage is 2026/2031.

Methodology

See the following topics to learn how the Esri's Updated Demographics dataset is created and updated:

Demographic data categories

Esri Updated Demographics include the following data categories:

Population—Total population, Daytime population, Group quarters population, Marital status
Age—By generations, Age dependency ratios, Age by sex and race
Race and Ethnicity—Diversity Index, Hispanic origins
School—Educational attainment, School enrollment
Work—Labor Force; Economic dependency ratios; Employed and Unemployed by age, sex, and race; Employed by industry and occupation
Income—Total income, Income by age, Disposable income, Net worth, Income inequality (GINI)
Households—Total households, Tenure, Households by income tiers
Families
Housing—Total housing units, Housing Affordability Index, Owner-occupied/Renter-occupied, Wealth Index, Vacant housing units, Home value
Historical Time Series—Population, Households, and Housing Units for each year between 2010 and the current year

Note:

See the Attribute summaries in the Esri data source topic to learn more about these categories.

Sample questions and use cases

The Esri Updated Demographics dataset can be used to answer questions about a community's population composition and socioeconomic factors, provide insight into regional markets for business development, and help urban and community planners understand what makes each region unique.

Sample questions that can be answered using Updated Demographics include the following:

What is the median household income in a ZIP code?
How many households in a school district have children under age 18?
Which neighborhoods have the highest concentration of potential customers for a particular business?
Which communities have a high need for health-care services?

Example use cases for Updated Demographics data include the following:


	Analyzing trends—Esri Updated Demographics can be used to help regional and local demographers and urban planners understand how a region's population has changed over time, such as changes to income distribution, migration patterns, and consumer spending.
	Establish new business—Demographic data from the Esri Updated Demographics dataset can be used to provide insight into local labor markets and help identify areas for new retail business locations.

Data guides

There are two U.S. Updated Demographics data guide collections available in ArcGIS StoryMaps format:

Getting started: Esri U.S. Updated Demographics—This collection introduces key concepts and best practices for interpreting baseline geographic and demographic information. Each guide is designed to help you explore and understand the foundational data that supports spatial analysis and decision-making:
- Part 1: An introductory guide to U.S. Updated Demographics—Learn about the latest demographic updates and how they can be used to analyze trends and patterns across the United States.
- Part 2: An introductory guide to U.S. Updated Demographics continued—Continue exploring core the demographic data that composes Updated Demographics.
- A guide to Esri U.S. Geography—Explore the structure and boundaries used in Esri 's Puerto Rican and United States geography levels.
Esri Updated Demographics data guides—This collection of 10 data guides explores specialized Esri data—from housing affordability to diversity—with tools, context, and data-driven interpretation tips. Each guide offers practical insights and examples for understanding and applying this data to mapping and analysis projects. The following guides are available in this series:

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