What's new in Esri Demographics

Information about the latest release of Esri Demographics is provided below.

In June 2026, Esri made the following changes to Esri Demographics. See What's new in ArcGIS Places for details about the most recent updates to the places and points of interest datasets.

For information about previous releases, see the Prior releases topics.

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Standard demographics

Esri made the following changes to the European Cross-border standard demographics dataset, sourced from data supplied by Michael Bauer Research GmbH:

• This dataset is no longer in beta.
• The vintage was updated to 2025 (2024 for Unemployed Population).
• The settlement points for some European countries have been updated from the previous vintage. In countries with updated settlement points, this data is newer and more detailed than the previous Esri settlement points data. Updated settlement points are an improvement over the previous version. However, this change could result in changes to previously run values in some trade areas. Settlement points are used in the data apportionment algorithm to redistribute data variables to input polygon features.
• The Purchasing Power and Consumer Spending data reflects an upward trend in national currencies due to inflation and economic growth.
• The Consumer Spending projection for 2025 shows variations compared to 2024 with shifts within categories due to new data from official statistics.
• For reasons of data privacy, in areas with few regional inhabitants, all data except Population and Households numbers are anonymized. In these areas, variables simultaneously referring to currency and population are based on the national average; all other variables are set to zero.
• Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics (NUTS) geography levels were added. NUTS geographic boundaries are a hierarchical system of regional divisions relevant to the European Union (EU) member states, EU candidate countries, and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). They were created by Eurostat to align regional statistics and to enable comparative analysis and research. There are three hierarchical NUTS levels that range in size from major socioeconomic regions (NUTS 1) to smaller diagnostic areas (NUTS 3). While they often mimic regional boundaries, NUTS geography levels are a distinct, separate geographic hierarchy.
• Esri has redefined the Consumer Spending variables CS13-CS16 and the related definitions and subcategories. Note that while some definitions may appear unchanged, the types of expenditures included in the variable have been updated. Because of this change, a comparison with the previous release is not possible. The following variables were updated:

  Previous variable	Previous definition	Updated variable	Updated definition
  CS13_CY Electronics & IT: Total	Consumer Electronics & Photo/IT Equipment Expenditures: Total	CS13_CY Electronics & IT: Total	Consumer Electronics & IT/Communication Equipment Expenditures: Total
  CS13PRM_CY Electronics & IT: Per Mill	Consumer Electronics & Photo/IT Equipment Expenditures: Per Mill	CS13PRM_CY Electronics & IT: Per Mill	Consumer Electronics & IT/Communication Equipment Expenditures: Per Mill
  CSPC13_CY Electronics & IT: Per Capita	Consumer Electronics & Photo/IT Equipment Expenditures: Per Capita	CSPC13_CY Electronics & IT: Per Capita	Consumer Electronics & IT/Communication Equipment Expenditures: Per Capita
  CS13IDX_CY Electronics & IT: Index	Consumer Electronics & Photo/IT Equipment Expenditures: Index	CS13IDX_CY Electronics & IT: Index	Consumer Electronics & IT/Communication Equipment Expenditures: Index
  CS14_CY Recreation Durables: Total	Recreation & Culture Durable Expenditures: Total	CS14_CY Toys & Sports: Total	Toys, Games, Hobby, Sports, & Other Recreation Durables: Total
  CS14PRM_CY Recreation Durables: Per Mill	Recreation & Culture Durable Expenditures: Per Mill	CS14PRM_CY Toys & Sports: Per Mill	Toys, Games, Hobby, Sports, & Other Recreation Durables: Per Mill
  CSPC14_CY Recreation Durables: Per Capita	Recreation & Culture Durable Expenditures: Per Capita	CSPC14_CY Toys & Sports: Per Capita	Toys, Games, Hobby, Sports, & Other Recreation Durables: Per Capita
  CS14IDX_CY Recreation Durables: Index	Recreation & Culture Durable Expenditures: Index	CS14IDX_CY Toys & Sports: Index	Toys, Games, Hobby, Sports, & Other Recreation Durables: Index
  CS15_CY Toys/Sports/Pets: Total	Toys, Games, Hobby, Sports, Garden, & Pets Expenditures: Total	CS15_CY Garden/Pets: Total	Garden Products & Pet Demand: Total
  CS15PRM_CY Toys/Sports/Pets: Per Mill	Toys, Games, Hobby, Sports, Garden, & Pets Expenditures: Per Mill	CS15PRM_CY Garden/Pets: Per Mill	Garden Products & Pet Demand: Per Mill
  CSPC15_CY Toys/Sports/Pets: Per Capita	Toys, Games, Hobby, Sports, Garden, & Pets Expenditures: Per Capita	CSPC15_CY Garden/Pets: Per Capita	Garden Products & Pet Demand: Per Capita
  CS15IDX_CY Toys/Sports/Pets: Index	Toys, Games, Hobby, Sports, Garden, & Pets Expenditures: Index	CS15IDX_CY Garden/Pets: Index	Garden Products & Pet Demand: Index
  CS16_CY Recreational Services: Total	Recreational & Cultural Service Expenditures: Total	CS16_CY Recreational Services: Total	Recreational & Cultural Service Expenditures: Total
  CS16PRM_CY Recreational Services: Per Mill	Recreational & Cultural Service Expenditures: Per Mill	CS16PRM_CY Recreational Services: Per Mill	Recreational & Cultural Service Expenditures: Per Mill
  CSPC16_CY Recreational Services: Per Capita	Recreational & Cultural Service Expenditures: Per Capita	CSPC16_CY Recreational Services: Per Capita	Recreational & Cultural Service Expenditures: Per Capita
  CS16IDX_CY Recreational Services: Index	Recreational & Cultural Service Expenditures: Index	CS16IDX_CY Recreational Services: Index	Recreational & Cultural Service Expenditures: Index

Advanced demographics

The June 2026 release includes updates to the advanced demographics datasets for Canada, Puerto Rico, and the United States.

Canada

Esri made the following changes to the advanced demographics datasets for Canada:

Change type or dataset	Description
Geography levels, boundaries, and location accuracy	All demographic data is aggregated to the 2026 geography levels and FSA boundaries. All 2026 Canadian geographic boundaries are provided by TomTom (2026).
ArcGIS Places - Canada	Esri updated the Business Locations and Points of Interest Canadian datasets. See What's new in ArcGIS Places for more information.
CensusPlus	The CensusPlus database contains 810 variables. There are no changes to the CensusPlus variable and category types in 2026. The CensusPlus data aggregation reflects the 2021 Census Grid and updates since 2025.
DaytimePop	The Daytime Population database variables are estimated for the current year only. There are no variable changes in the June 2026 update.
DemoStats	The DemoStats database consists of current year estimates for 749 variables grouped into 44 demographic and socioeconomic categories. Variables were not projected for 2026 if there was not enough data available to reliably project beyond the current year.
DemoStats Trends	The following variables were added to DemoStats Trends dataset in June 2026: Variable name Description Y46BASHHD 2046 Total Households C4546HHD 2045 to 2046 Percentage Change Total Households Y46BASHPOP 2046 Total Household Population C4546HPOP 2045 to 2046 Percentage Change Total Household Population Y46BASPOP 2046 Total Population C4546POP 2045 to 2046 Percentage Change Total Population Y46RINCAGG 2046 Constant Dollar Household Income C4546RINC 2045 to 2046 Percentage Change Constant Dollar Household Income Y46NINCAGG 2046 Current Dollar Household Income C4546NINC 2045 to 2046 Percentage Change Current Dollar Household Income Y46RINCAVG 2046 Constant Dollar Household Average Income C4546RAVG 2045 to 2046 Percentage Change Constant Dollar Household Average Income Y46NINCAVG 2046 Current Dollar Household Average Income C4546NAVG 2045 to 2046 Percentage Change Current Dollar Household Average Income
HouseholdSpend	The HouseholdSpend variables are estimated for the current year only. In the 2026 data release, these 461 variables continue to reference 2025 but the geography levels were updated to 2026 boundaries.
PRIZM®	2026 PRIZM® highlights key demographic trends with more older Canadians living in retirement communities, more older children living at home, a growth in high-rise neighborhoods and condo dwellers, and fewer Francophones. PRIZM® variables are estimated for the current year only.
ShoppingCentres	ShoppingCentres Listings are valid for the current year only. There were no notable changes to the more than 3,000 shopping center records in the ShoppingCentres database in 2026.

Puerto Rico

Esri made the following changes to the advanced demographics datasets for Puerto Rico:

Change type or dataset	Description
Geography level changes	2026 geographic boundaries were updated and 2 new geography levels were added: Combined Statistical Areas (CSA) ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTA)
ArcGIS Places	Esri updated Puerto Rico's Points of Interest dataset. Refer to What's new in ArcGIS Places for more information.
American Community Survey (ACS)	Vintage updated to 2020-2024 (a rolling estimate). Data is now available at the census block group level. Approximately 500 variables that were available only at the census tract level and above are now available at the block group level and can be used in all workflows. Variable categories added to the census block group level include Place of Birth and Citizenship; Asian Alone Population; Hispanic or Latino Population by Origin; Population by Single Ancestry; Transportation to Work; Poverty Status and Educational Attainment; Poverty Status and Labor Force Status; Poverty Status and Race; Poverty Status and Food Stamps/SNAP; Household Income by Race; Family Households by Number of Earners; Household Income by Tenure (owner- or renter-occupied).
Census 2020	Data is now available at the census block group level. Nearly 370 variables that were available only at the census tract level and above are now available at the block group level and can be used in all workflows. Variable categories added to the census block group level include Households by Size; Households by Age of Householder; Population by Relationship and Household Type; Sex by Single Year Age; Multigenerational and Coupled Households; Households by Type and Children; Race and Hispanic Origin.

United States

Esri made the following changes to the advanced demographics datasets for the United States:

Change type or dataset	Description
Instructional materials	Esri has completely revamped the data guides (formerly known as tutorial series) in ArcGIS StoryMaps format. The following new data guide series are available (and the previous tutorial series have been retired): Getting Started: Esri Updated Demographics—This three-part series introduces Esri's core demographics data collection for the United States and describes how this data can be used to analyze regional and national trends. Part three, a guide to U.S. geography, explores the structure and boundaries used in Esri's Puerto Rican and United States geography levels. Esri Updated Demographics—This ten-part series provides a deeper analysis of several core aspects of Esri's U.S. demographics data—such as housing affordability, child and senior dependency, and diversity—and provides tools, context, and interpretation tips to help you make informed, data-driven decisions when using Esri Demographics in the United States.
Geography level changes	Block point centroids have been adjusted to position block points closer to household centers in an effort to improve data apportionment. 2026 geographic boundaries were updated and 3 new geography levels were added: Combined Statistical Areas (CSA) Neighborhoods ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTA)
Sample reports	Esri has moved the information about reports you can purchase for the United States to Buy Esri Reports. Learn more about customizable reports and infographics.
Methodologies	Esri has changed how U.S. data methodologies are provided. This information is now provided as a topic within the context of the relevant dataset. For example, the Esri Updated Demographics methodology is adjacent to the Updated Demographics topic in the U.S. data group. Methodology technical papers in PDF format remain available, but methodologies in ArcGIS StoryMaps format are no longer available.
Esri Updated Demographics	Income by Age—The current year and forecast year Income by Age variables have been expanded to align the distributions with the expanded Household income distribution released in 2025, increasing the overall variable count in this group to 280 (140 current year and 140 forecast year). School enrollment by grade level—There is a new, more thorough school enrollment data table in 2026 that covers all grade levels. New Educational Attainment variables include the following: NOHSDISP_CY Population Age 25+: No High School Diploma HSGRGED_CY Population Age 25+: High School Diploma/GED SOCOLAS_CY Population Age 25+: Some College/Associate's Degree BAGRPRO_CY Population Age 25+: Bachelor's/Grad/Prof Degree New Labor force variables include the following: OCCTRAD_CY Occupation: Trades/Skilled Labor OCCOFFB_CY Occupation: Office Based OCCSERV_CY Occupation: Services 26 formulas were updated.
Esri Urbanicity Type	Vintage updated to 2026.
ArcGIS Tapestry	Vintage updated to 2026. New Top 5 variables provide the most common values in a region or the nation by Tapestry segment. This release includes the retirement of the 2024 Esri Tapestry Segmentation data.
Esri Consumer Spending	Updates to the Consumer Spending dataset include the following: Vintage updated to 2026/2031. Changes incorporated the latest 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) consumer expenditure interview and diary surveys. 4 new variables have been added: School Meals & Board; Water Softening Services (Owner); Water Softening Services (Renter); and Prepaid Tuition. 9 variables have been updated: Snacks/Other Food; Food Away from Home; Maintenance & Remodeling Services (Owner); Home Services; Travel - Transportation Costs; Medical Care; Medical Services; TV/Video/Audio; and Education. 1 summary variable has been deleted: Medical supplies. 13 base variables have been deleted: Repair of Built-in Appliances (Owner); Water Softening Services; Appliance Repair; Local Transportation on Trips; Taxi Fares & Limousines on Trips; Auto/Truck Rental on Trips; Other Medical Services; Medical Equipment for General Use; Supportive/Convalescent Medical Equipment; Rental of Medical Equipment for General Use; Rental of Supportive/Convalescent Medical Equipment; Rental of TV/VCR/Radio/Sound Equipment; and Campers/Boats/Trailers (net outlay) Not Financed.
Esri Retail Demand by Industry	Vintage updated to 2026.
ArcGIS Places - U.S.	Esri updated the ArcGIS Places datasets sourced from data supplied by Data Axle and SafeGraph. See What's new in ArcGIS Places for more information. The U.S. Business Summary dataset uses April 2026 data from Data Axle. Note: To support the transition from the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) variables to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) categories, Esri has created a table that compares these industry categories and descriptions at a high level. You can view this table online or download a spreadsheet (XLSX format) of the data. The following categories were added to the Business Summary dataset's NAICS 621 – Ambulatory Health Care Services: 6211 - Physicians & Surgeons—Includes licensed physicians, surgeons, consultants, specialists, and osteopaths providing specialized medicine services in private or group practices, hospitals, medical centers, and similar. 6212 - Dentists—Includes licensed dentists, dental surgeons, and dental technicians providing general or specialized preventative, cosmetic, emergency dental care or surgery, and similar. 6213 - Specialty Health Practitioners—Health professionals not including doctors or dentists; encompassing optometrists, chiropractors, mental health practitioners, physical therapists, speech pathologists, and similar. 6214 – Outpatient & Urgent Care—Includes businesses with medical staff providing outpatient services such as urgent care, surgical centers, family planning, dialysis, substance abuse treatment, and similar. 6215 - Medical & Diagnostic Laboratories—Includes businesses providing health diagnostic services such as imaging, x-rays, medical pathology testing, and similar. 6216 - Home Health Care Services—Includes businesses providing skilled nursing and personal care services and similar in the home. 6219 - Other Ambulatory Health Care Services—Includes establishments providing ambulatory health services not captured by other categories, including ambulance transport, blood banks, wellness programs, holistic health services, and similar. Note: When classifying medical organizations under NAICS codes, Data Axle relies on specific functions and services provided by each entity. For example, NAICS 6219 is most often used for parent companies, administrative groups, or organizations that do not directly provide patient care. These are typically broader, indirect care entities. NAICS 6211 is more frequently used for entities whose primary function is delivering physician services—such as operating physician groups or clinics. It is recommended that you review the official NAICS descriptions and the entity's actual function for the most accurate classification.
Esri Market Potential	Vintage updated to 2026. Changes incorporated the latest MRI-Simmons Spring 2025 double base surveys. This release updates the total variable count to 3,660: 116 new variables. A sample of these include the following: Household Owns or Leases Vehicle 10+ Years Old; Purchased Groceries Online: Home Deliver in Last 30 Days; Typically Exercise 3-4 Days Per Week; Filled 3 Drug Prescriptions in Last 30 Days; Household Owns 2 Pets; Podcasts Keep Me Informed (Agree); Smoked Menthol Cigarettes Last 6 Months. 21 removed variables. A sample of these include the following: Household Subscribes to Showtime Premium Channel; Have Apple iPhone Smartphone; Used Vaping Device Last 12 Months. 22 variables were moved to a different data collection. 127 variables were renamed. The category Beverage Consumption (Alcohol) was renamed to Beverage Consumption – Alcohol.
American Community Survey (ACS)	Vintage updated to 2020-2024 (a rolling estimate). Data is now available at the census block group level. Approximately 500 variables that were available only at the census tract level and above are now available at the block group level and can be used in all workflows. Variable categories added to the census block group level include: Place of Birth and Citizenship; Asian Alone Population; Hispanic or Latino Population by Origin; Population by Single Ancestry; Transportation to Work; Poverty Status and Educational Attainment; Poverty Status and Labor Force Status; Poverty Status and Race; Poverty Status and Food Stamps/SNAP; Household Income by Race; Family Households by Number of Earners; Household Income by Tenure (owner- or renter-occupied).
Census 2020	Data is now available at the census block group level. Nearly 370 variables that were available only at the census tract level and above are now available at the block group level and can be used in all workflows. Variable categories added to the census block group level include: Households by Size; Households by Age of Householder; Population by Relationship and Household Type; Sex by Single Year Age; Multigenerational and Coupled Households; Households by Type and Children; Race and Hispanic Origin.
Crime Indexes	Data vintage updated to 2026A (previously 2025B).
Traffic Counts	Data vintage updated to Q1 2026 (previously Q4 2025).