July 25, 2024 Community Data Snapshots release includes new datasets on disabilities The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) released a new set of Community Data Snapshots to help local leaders and the public track progress and make informed decisions in their communities. These data-rich snapshots — one for each of the region’s 284 municipalities, 77 Chicago community areas, and 7 counties — summarize demographics, housing, employment, transportation habits, and other key community details. This year’s update includes brand new datasets on people with disabilities. Also new this year is a visualization tool on CMAP’s website with charts and graphs for key data from the snapshots. You can get a quick look at your community using the tool or scroll down to download a snapshot PDF to see all the data. The Community Data Snapshots offer local officials, planners, policymakers, and researchers reliable information and points of comparison between their community and the county and overall region. The data comes from multiple sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Department of Employment Security, the Illinois Department of Revenue, and CMAP. Article by Joan Smedinghoff Stay connected with your community Newsletter sign-up Opens in a modal Related news Click to read New water demand forecast highlights need for sustainable water management Posted on Click to read New water demand forecast highlights need for sustainable water management Click to read My Daily Travel survey underway this fall Posted on Click to read My Daily Travel survey underway this fall Click to read CMAP developing new socioeconomic forecast to guide future planning efforts Posted on Click to read CMAP developing new socioeconomic forecast to guide future planning efforts Click to read Researchers at UIC's UTC need your help! Take the Employer Perspectives on Hybrid-Work Survey Posted on Click to read Researchers at UIC's UTC need your help! Take the Employer Perspectives on Hybrid-Work Survey