Human Terrain: The world's population density drawn as 3D mountains. Social Explorer: Demographic maps of US census data back to 1790.
| Human Terrain | Social Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Population & Society Maps | Population & Society Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | United States |
| Updates | Static archive | Yearly |
| Data source | Global population grids | US Census and other datasets |
| Made by | The Pudding | Social Explorer |
| Price | Free | Subscription; often available through libraries |
| Account | No account needed | Account required |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Best on a computer |
| Map view | 3D | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Human Terrain
- Population density in 3D
- Compare cities
- Change over time
What you can do with Social Explorer
- Historical census maps since 1790
- Thousands of variables
- Compare years side by side
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.