Esri Updated Demographics

Esri provides an Updated Demographics advanced demographics dataset for the United States sourced from data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, public and private data sources, and Esri's demographic data development team. Visit Where to find Esri Location Data to learn more about using advanced 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 Get Started with U.S. Updated Demographics ArcGIS StoryMaps tutorial series to familiarize yourself with what is included in Esri Updated Demographics and how it is updated.

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 2024; the vintage is 2024/2029.

Note:

Users can also access 2023/2028 data.

Base level geography

Esri's Updated Demographics variables are available for all U.S. Census geographic levels.

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2024 and 2023 Esri Updated Demographics use boundaries from the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau data.

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
• 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

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 healthcare 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.

Related links

Refer to the following content:

• 2024 Esri U.S. Demographics Release Notes (PDF).
• 2024-2029 Esri U.S. Data Catalog (XLS).
• 2023–2028 Esri U.S. Data Catalog (XLS).
• June 2024 Esri U.S. new and removed variables by dataset (XLS)
• Esri Diversity Index: Growth in Diversity from 2020 to 2029 (ArcGIS StoryMaps tutorial)

Tutorial series

There are two U.S. Updated Demographics ArcGIS StoryMaps tutorial series available:

• Get started with U.S. Updated Demographics—Learn how to understand U.S. demographic data. The following tutorials are available in the series:
  • Part 1: Understanding the Updated Demographics portfolio
  • Part 2: Explore lifestyle, behavioral, business, and Census data
  • Part 3: Work with Updated Demographics
  • Understanding Esri U.S. Geography
• How to use and interpret U.S. Updated Demographics—Learn how to interpret and use the Updated Demographics dataset. The following tutorials are available in the series:
  • Use and interpret Esri Age Dependency Ratio data
  • Use and interpret Esri Civilian Labor Force data
  • Use and interpret Esri Daytime Population data
  • Use and interpret Esri Diversity Index data
  • Use and interpret Esri Economic Dependency Ratio data
  • Use and interpret Esri Housing Affordability data
  • Use and interpret Esri Income measures
  • Use and interpret Esri Market Potential data
  • Use and interpret Esri Socioeconomic Status Index data
  • Use and interpret Esri Tapestry Segmentation data
  • Use and interpret Esri Urbanicity Type

Methodology statements

Refer to the following Updated Demographics methodology statements for the applicable years in ArcGIS StoryMaps or PDF format.

• 2024—The following Updated Demographics methodology statements are available for 2024:
  • 2024/2029 Esri Updated Demographics or PDF.
  • 2024 Esri Daytime Population or PDF.
  • 2024/2029 Esri Dependency Ratios or PDF.
  • 2024/2029 Esri Diversity Index or PDF.
  • 2024/2029 Income Tiers and Measures of Income Inequality or PDF.
  • 2024 Esri Vintage Time Series Totals or PDF.
• 2023—The following Updated Demographics methodology statements are available for 2023:
  • 2023/2028 Esri Updated Demographics or PDF.
  • 2023 Esri Daytime Population or PDF.
  • 2023/2028 Esri Dependency Ratios or PDF.
  • 2023/2028 Esri Diversity Index or PDF.
  • 2023/2028 Income Tiers and Measures of Income Inequality or PDF.
  • 2023 Esri Vintage Time Series Totals or PDF.

Sample Reports

Refer to the following Updated Demographics sample reports:

• Age by Sex Profile (PDF)
• Age by Sex by Race Profile (PDF)
• Age 50+ Profile (PDF)
• Civilian Labor Force Profile (PDF)
• Community Profile (PDF)
• Demographic and Income Profile (PDF)
• Demographic and Income Comparison Profile (PDF)
• Detailed Age Profile (PDF)
• Disposable Income Profile (PDF)
• Executive Summary (PDF)
• Graphic Profile (PDF)
• Household Income Profile (PDF)
• Housing Profile (PDF)
• Market Profile (PDF)
• Net Worth Profile (PDF)
• Time Series Profile (PDF)

Note:

• For information about reports, see Esri Reports.
• For information about purchasing Esri datasets as stand-alone content, contact [e-mail].
• For information about the number of credits needed to run reports, see the Credits by capability topic or the ArcGIS Location Platform Pricing topic (scroll to Business Search, Infographics, and Reports).