I used to receive an awesome email newsletter from Trends.vc that would interview an entrepreneur and ask what they were reading. I haven’t received these emails recently, and I’m missing getting reading recommendations from fellow small business owners. I’m taking a break from writing about the latest in the world of data and instead offering the 10 best non-fiction books that …
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Crunch: Housing Cost Affordability for US Metro Areas
Are you aware of how housing costs impact your customers’ spending habits? Understanding the financial burdens of your customers can help you tailor your marketing and sales strategies. For instance, in states like Florida, Nevada, and California, a higher percentage of renters are housing-burdened, which impacts their discretionary spending. The Definition The Department of Housing …
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Unwrap the New 2022 Census ACS Data
The US Census Bureau released the updated 2022 American Community Survey demographics for all geographies earlier this month. And we’ve been scurrying around like Santa’s elves to bring you the latest data and geographies as well as new features. New 2022 Demographics & Geographies The most remarkable change was a complete reconfiguration of Connecticut counties. …
Using Code Interpreter to Analyze US Census Data
Let’s kick the tires of ChatGPT’s Code Interpreter with the latest US Census data. I’ll share my favorite prompt, what impressed me most and what Code Interpreter got wrong.
Population Growth by State 2020
On Monday, April 26, 2021, the Census Bureau released the Census 2020 population by state data, also known as apportionment data. These counts are used to divide up the seats in the U.S. House of Representatives among the 50 states. We can use this first Census 2020 data release to calculate population growth by state …