ooking closely at the NUA web section on “impact,” write about NUA’s constituents. Who does NUA serve (name and describe three groups)? The website states that “94% of our students are from five ZIP Codes; 02904, 09205, 02907, 02908, and 02909 where collectively the poverty rate for families with kids is 34%, almost twice the national average.” Choose one zipcode and look up demographic data online. Share some of your findings. What can you tell about this neighborhood by looking at the demographics? What can’t you tell? Some good websites for demographic research include: American FactFinder, Esri, or just type in the zipcode + demographic data into Google to see what you find!
I've decided to pick my zipcode, which is 02908. Because, i never thought that there were more poor and unemployed people living in my area until i googled it. The information i found is interesting.
02908 is an area in Providence County, Rhode Island with a population of 36,288. There are 17,453 male residents living in 02908 and 18.835 female residents. The total number of households is 13.235 with 2.61 people per household on average. Total household expenditures in 02908 are below the national average
The employment numbers show that there are 74% white collar employees and 26% blue collar employees in 02908.
The median age of the current population is 28.97 with 6.059 people being married and 16.183 being single.
02908 weather recorded temperatures oscillate between a high point in July of 82.80*F in January. The air pollution index is of 113.00.
There wasn't information about how many children and adults attending schools and those that are drop out.

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  1. Victoria RestlerFebruary 20, 2018 at 8:06 AM

    Thanks for your post Tracy. It's interesting that you chose your own zipcode. What does this data tell you about your neighborhood and how does it resonate with your own experiences and perceptions?

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  2. UnknownFebruary 21, 2018 at 7:54 AM

    The data made me understand the pro and cons of my neighborhood. First, average of non working family and students. I thought my neighborhood had more working class family, and students, not just elementary students, but college wise. I don't have much experience with my area, because my schedule keeps me busy and i don't visit people in my neighborhood. My kids do have the friends, but i see those parents going and coming from work, like me. I thought it was a working class neighborhood. I still love it, love the people that lives here, and i'm proud to be one of those people.

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