The Oregonian has published a new interactive mapping feature that allows users to map demographic changes to the Census tract level through Oregon and Washington.
The Oregonian has launched a new interactive tool that presents Census data from the American Community Survey, mapped to the Census tract level since 2012.
The tool allows an examination of data on population, poverty, income, minorities, migration, education, ownership, and commute. Don't let the headline fool you: this tool isn't just for Portland, but all Census tracts in the state of Oregon and Washington.
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Congress Moves to End Reconnecting Communities and Related Grants
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