lab 7

Lab 7: Census 2000/2010

Population of Asian in U.S. (in percent)

        This map is about the distribution of Asian in U.S.. In this map, darker the yellow is, higher the percentage of Asian population is in that area. We can obviously find that most Asians live in California, Washington and east coast around New York. I believe that the distribution of Asian is mostly effected by economy. According to U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 1968 to 2012 Annual Social and Economic Supplements, household income of Asian for 2011 is $65,129, while the average income of all races is $50,054. We can say that the Asian in U.S. is usually pretty rich who is willing to have a higher standard life and earn more money. Therefore, it is very easy to understand why Asian prefer to live in New York, California and Washington, since these places contain well developed cities and nice environment, which can provide a higher life standard and more business opportunities.

  

Population of Black in U.S. (in percent)

        This map is about the distribution of black in U.S.. In this map, darker the grey is, higher the percentage of black population is in that area. According to this map, states in southeastern part of America, such as Mississippi, Alabama and Geogia, are where Black people mostly live in. In my opinion, there are two reasons which lead to this knd of distribution. First reason is related to the history of black. Before the Civil War, most black were living in the South, although many of them moved to the North after the war, there were still many left and keep living in there. The second reason is about economy. As U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 1968 to 2012 Annual Social and Economic Supplements say, the household income of a black family in 2011 is $32,229, while the average of all races is $50,054. Then we can see that most black are having relativly pool lives. Therefore, they tend to stay in the states which are not so developed and cost less to live.

Population of Other Race in U.S. (in percent)

        This map is about the distribution of other races in U.S.. In this map, darker the purple is, higher the percentage of other race population is in that area. We can find that people from other races prefer to live in Southwestern part of America. Races in America other than Asian, Black and White is mostly Hispanic, many of whom are from Central and South America. So, I think that the environment and international relationship are the main reasons of their population distribution. Since most Hispanic come to America from the country boundary between Mexico and America, they would get into New Mexico and Texas. While those immigrants are usually not very rich, they will need to find a job as soon as possible. Then, they will probably settle down in those states. As a result, the density of other races people is highest in these area.