Esri Updated 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 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 Updated Demographics tutorial series to familiarize yourself with what is included in Esri Updated Demographics and the type of granularity Esri provides with this dataset.

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 2025; the vintage is 2025/2030.

Base level geography

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

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

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.

Related links

Refer to the following content:

Note:

See the United States Related links for the current data catalog, release notes, information about purchasing reports or stand-alone datasets, or to learn about the credits needed to run reports.

• Esri Diversity Index: Growth in Diversity from 2020 to 2030 (ArcGIS StoryMaps tutorial)
• Sample reports—See the Demographics sample reports.

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—Familiarize yourself with what is included in the Esri Updated Demographics dataset. The following tutorials are available in the series:
  • Use and interpret Esri Urbanicity Types
  • Use and interpret Esri Daytime Population data
  • Use and interpret Esri Socioeconomic Status Index data
  • Use and interpret Esri Housing Affordability data
  • Use and interpret Esri Diversity Index data
  • Use and interpret Esri Economic Dependency Ratio data
  • Use and interpret Esri Age Dependency Ratio data
  • Use and interpret Esri Civilian Labor Force data
  • Use and interpret Esri Market Potential data
  • Use and interpret Esri Tapestry Segmentation data
  • Use and interpret Esri Income measures

Methodology statements

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

• 2025—The following methodology statements are available for 2025:
  • 2025/2030 Esri Updated Demographics or PDF
  • 2025 Esri Daytime Population or PDF
  • 2025/2030 Esri Dependency Ratios or PDF
  • 2025/2030 Esri Diversity Index or PDF
  • 2025/2030 Esri Income Tiers and Measures of Inequality or PDF
  • 2025 Esri Vintage Time Series Totals or PDF

• 2024—The following 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.