PolicyMap: US data maps for housing, income, health and community development. Social Explorer: Demographic maps of US census data back to 1790.
| PolicyMap | Social Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Population & Society Maps | Population & Society Maps |
| Coverage | United States | United States |
| Updates | Periodically | Yearly |
| Data source | Public and proprietary datasets | US Census and other datasets |
| Made by | PolicyMap | Social Explorer |
| Price | Free + paid plan | Subscription; often available through libraries |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | Account required |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with PolicyMap
- Thousands of US indicators
- Neighbourhood-level maps
- Reports and comparisons
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.