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How to download an interactive map that's going offline soon?

by Chevalier on 12/9/21, 8:44 PM with 3 comments

• by Chevalier on 12/9/21, 8:44 PM

  Hi all, the very cool interactive racial dot map from the 2010 census is being taken offline on December 31. I think it's really fascinating to browse, and unfortunately they won't be updating it with the 2020 census data. Is there a way I can save the current interactive map (nationwide) so I can browse it after they take it down?

  Website address: http://racialdotmap.demographics.coopercenter.org

  Statements from UVA:

  This map, which uses 2010 Census data, no longer accurately reflects the racial/ethnic composition and distribution of the U.S. population and will be taken off our site on Dec. 31, 2021. The 2020 census data, released on Aug. 12, 2021, provides a new snapshot of the country, and we strongly encourage the use of the most recent data. We hope to produce a new racial dot map based on 2020 data, but doing so is contingent on our ability to secure adequate funding. Learn more about the impact of the racial dot map.

  We thank those of you who helped support us in our efforts to secure funding by sharing your racial dot map testimonials. However, we did not acquire the necessary funding and will not be producing a new map based on the 2020 census. In addition, we will be removing the 2010 racial dot map at the end of this year (2021) as it no longer provides the most accurate depiction of the nation’s population distribution and changing racial composition.