The Washington Post has created a series of data visualizations demonstrating that the United States is still largely segregated by race, despite the fact that it is becoming increasingly diverse. The newspaper uses data from the U.S. Census to create maps illustrating where different races live and uses color shadings to highlight the diversity of an area. Users can observe the racial makeup and distribution of individual cities, such as Houston, which has rapidly integrated, and Chicago, which still suffers from legacy segregation.
Visualizing Segregation in the United States
by Michael McLaughlin May 4, 2018

Michael McLaughlin
Michael McLaughlin is a research analyst at the Center for Data Innovation. He researches and writes about a variety of issues related to information technology and Internet policy, including digital platforms, e-government, and artificial intelligence. Michael graduated from Wake Forest University, where he majored in Communication with Minors in Politics and International Affairs and Journalism. He received his Master’s in Communication at Stanford University, specializing in Data Journalism.
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