The Demographic By Area tool provides basic demographic information for a selected area. Currently, the Demographics by Area tool is based upon a U.S. Census 2000 Block Group query.
When using the Demographic By Area tool, the selected area may intersect multiple block groups. In the total population count, the Demographic By Area tool includes the entire head count for each block group that intersects the selected area. As a result, the population count may seem inaccurate.
From the tool bar, click Mapping Tools.
Click the Demographic By Area tool. The Search dialog opens.
Select the point, line, polygon, or freehand polygon bounding box tool.
Draw a point, line, or area on the map with the selected tool. The queried feature is drawn on the map display. The search result displays demographic information including number of households per location, household density, and census block.
Roll over a result in the Search dialog. A popup window appears on the map display and lists the demographics result for the selected census block.
Return to the graphic search tab and select the garbage can icon in the to clear the tool results.
