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Asian Population Concentration in Orange County, FL (2000)
This thematic map highlights the distribution of Asian communities across Orange County, Florida, based on U.S. Census 2000 data. Using a percentage-based classification scheme, the analysis reveals neighborhoods with higher concentrations of Asian populations while maintaining geographic context through county boundaries and standardized cartographic design. The project demonstrates how demographic mapping can illuminate local community patterns and cultural diversity.
Key Metrics
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Normalized Asian population counts by total population to show percentages by area.
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Classified data into five percentage ranges to distinguish areas of higher and lower concentration.
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Applied an appropriate projection and orientation for Orange County.
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Designed the map with full cartographic elements, including title, legend, neatline, scale bar, and north arrow.
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Exported the final map as a 300 dpi PDF for professional presentation.
Insights
Analysis
Which neighborhoods in Orange County had the highest concentration of Asian communities in 2000?
Mapping
How does mapping demographics at the county level provide a clearer view of diversity than state- or national-scale maps?
Diversity
How can local governments and community organizations use these insights for resource allocation and cultural outreach?
Certifications
Through Esri’s Basics of Map Projections course, Allison deepened her knowledge of cartographic principles that underpin modern GIS work. By exploring how projections shape the accuracy and interpretation of maps, she expanded her skills in transforming raw geographic data into clear, reliable visual narratives.