How Do I Navigate Redistricting Data?
An explanation of the different data available to redistricters and how they fit into the redistricting process.
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Why Should We Care About Redistricting?
An argument for the importance of redistricting and how public access can improve the process.
What Is Redistricting?
A discussion of what Redistricting is, why it is important, and how to do it. A great starting point for any potential Redistricter.
How can I split Census blocks?
We do not recommend altering the block geography provided by the Census Bureau. However, you can follow these steps if you must do so. Open a map* that includes Caliper’s Census block layer (ccBlock.cdf).You can open the Census block layer on its own, but we recommend having other reference layers available to help you make more …
What Data Do I Get with Maptitude for Redistricting?
Maptitude for Redistricting comes with all of the data present in the standard Maptitude US country package, as well as one free detailed state, county, or city/town package of your choice. This includes all of the relevant census geography and redistricting data, so you can get started as soon as you install. For a list …
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Where Do the Enacted Boundaries and Enacted Plans Come From?
The plan libraries installed with the redistricting data include plans such as: “Enacted Senate B-V-M-C”, “Enacted House B-BG-T-C”, or “Enacted Congress B-V-C”. Caliper creates the enacted boundaries for our default enacted plan libraries based on the Congressional and State Legislative codes the Census Bureau has provided for each census block. See this webpage from the …
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What Fields Are Included in the 2020 Data?
Maptitude for Redistricting includes all of the 2020 Public Law 94-171 data fields in the 2020 geographic files. Field Description Population Total Persons White Race: White alone Black Race: Black or African American alone AmIndian Race: American Indian and Alaska Native alone Asian Race: Asian alone Hawaiian Race: Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone …
How are Prisoners Addressed in 2020 Redistricting Data?
How prisoners are counted
What are Group Quarters?
Explanation of 2020 Census group quarters definitions