Data Downloads
All of the scores computed in this dashboard are open source, and you are free to download them and use them as you would like. If you use this dashboard's data in a publication please don't forget to cite us. Note that the data provided here is done so as is and with no additional warranty.
There are three types of data sets you can download for each region: Scores, summaries, and supplemental data. Scores data contains the specific score values for each block group in the entire urban area. Summary data contains population-weighted averages for both the entire urban area and the core cities themselves. Supplemental data consists of geospatial data, demographic data, transit lines, and other data that was used in the analysis.
Scores and summaries data are formated as CSV files. Supplemental data are formatted as CSV or GeoJSON files, depending on the dataset.
To retrieve the appropriate data, please select both a region and a date.
Data Downloads for Boston
Block Group Level Scores
for the week of March 4, 2024
Block group scores for each block group defined in the study area are downloadable for three different time periods. The data dictionary has information on the meaning of each column.
Summary Scores
for all dates, demographics, and regional definitions
Summary scores are population weighted averages across different population groups and different geographies. The data dictionary has information on the meaning of each demographic code and urban area name.
Transit Layer
The transit layer contains a representative set of rapid or major transit routes. It is not comprehensive, and used for visualization only.
Demographic Dots
The dots overlay on the map was created by randomly generating a number of dots within a given block group that correspond to the population or household count in that block group for a given demographic. They are not representative of where people live, but are useful for visualizaion purposes.
The data dictionary has information on the meaning of each demographic code and urban area name.
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Everyone
1 Dot = 100
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Black People
1 dot = 100
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Asian People
1 dot = 100
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White People
1 dot = 100
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Hispanic/Latino People
1 dot = 100
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Single Mothers
1 dot = 50
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Low-Income Individuals
1 dot = 100
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Seniors (Age 65+)
1 dot = 100
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Zero-Car Households
1 dot = 100
Data Dictionary
This table shows how census and aggregate census categories are labeled for different demographics.
| Key | Description |
|---|---|
| B03002_001E | Everyone |
| B03002_003E | White People |
| B03002_004E | Black People |
| B03002_006E | Asian |
| B03002_012E | Hispanic or Latino |
| B11003_016E | Single Mothers |
| low_income | Low-Income Individuals |
| age_65p | Seniors (Age 65+) |
| zero_car_hhld | Zero-car Households |