Lab 7: Census 2000/2010

Percent of Black Population:
     Through this map one can see that the higher percentage of African-American population is along the coasts of the U.S.. If one compares both coasts the south-eastern part is actually the area with the highest percent population of of African-Americans. It is interesting to see that this is the area with the highest population of African -Americans because it is also the area that was known for having slaves till the civil war occurred.

Percent of Asian Population:
     On the "Percent of Asian Population" map one can see that the highest population of Asian-Americans are located on the western coast of the United States. One can infer that this is because the western coast is a closer to Asia, just across the Pacific. It is easier for Asians to immigrate to the western coast of the U.S. than to travel around the world across Euro-Asia, Europe, and the Atlantic ocean in order to get to America.

Percent of Other Population:
     The "Percent of Other Race Population" map shows that the most diverse places tend to be along the coast but more the west than the east side. From the west coast diversity of races actually extends inland somewhat more. The east coast is not as diverse except along the very edges and pretty much the whole of Florida. I think this is because immigration comes in at the borders of a country and also it's where international commerce occurs giving room to bring people of many races together.


I think I prefer using GIS in this context because it speaks about life at a certain place. Just from this one can infer things about cultural affairs, economic situations around these pointed areas, or can compare to historic events to present day events. From this one can take as much from it as needed and even add more data to complement what the maps they already have.