Census Activity
Subject:
Census Activity: New York Students must select a major city and find a census tract that meets each of the following criteria. The criteria will exclude the possibility of using certain cities. All census tracts used must: a. have at least 1,000 residents (attempt to have all tracts used have similar populations---if possible). b. be within 50 miles of the city?s center. c. be in the same state. Find a census tract with each of the following characteristics: a. 80% or more White in an Urban area. b. 80% or more White in a Suburban area. c. 80% or more White in a Rural area outside the metropolitan area. d. 80% or more Black, Hispanic, Asian, or Other. e. 30% or more Black, Hispanic, Asian, or Other (use a different race than the one used for d).
