Lab 3 Static and Dynamic Mapping

Goal and Background
The main goal of this lab was to explore the options for finding GIS data, downloading the data, mapping the data and then analysis. With this data I also was able to create two static maps displaying different data for Wisconsin and one dynamic map also displaying data for Wisconsin.
Methods

1. I started out with exploring the Factfinder website of the U.S. Census and learning the ins and outs of its functions and data.
2. Once i found the data and the shapefile needed for my first map i downloaded it and then converted it in Excel so that i would be able to join the tables together in ArcMap.
3. I then joined the data to create a new shapefile with both spatial data and the data needed to show the population of Wisconsin by County.
4. Finally i then mapped the data and added all the extra fixings to create an aesthetically pleasing display. See map #1 below in the Results section.
5. For the second map is was the same basic steps except this time the data i downloaded was for renter occupied housing in Wisconsin. See map #2 below in the Results section.

Results
Map #1 Wisconsin Population
This map displays the population of Wisconsin via county.

Map #2 Wisconsin Renter Occupied Housing
This map displays the amount of renter occupied housing per county in Wisconsin.

Sources
ESRI Data and Maps [Download]. (2013) Redlands, CA: ESRI [October, 2014]
U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census