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Block-by-Block Birmingham: Where are the Creative People, Carpoolers, Divorced Women and Home-Officers in Your Neighborhood?

Using data to get a better picture of what Birmingham is all about.

Newscruncher is a daily series that breaks down the characteristics of your town by the numbers. You can see more posts by clicking the Newscruncher link above the headline or by checking out our weekend roundups. 

The following maps will tell you what parts of Birmingham look like, by the numbers and by the block in several categories.

Map: What Part of Town Has the Most Veterans?
This map gives a glimpse of where veterans live in town.

Map: What Section of Town Has the Most Carpoolers?
The map is a snapshot of what section of town has the most carpoolers.

What Section of Town Does the Creative Class Live In?
A snapshot of where the "creative class" in town works across your neighborhood, as reported by the 2011 American Community Survey.

Map: Where Do the Divorced Women Live in Town?
The map shows the number of divorced women across your neighborhood as reported by the 2011 American Community Survey.

Map: Who in Town Works From Home?
The map shows which areas have the most people working from home.

Previous Blocks:

Block-by-Block Birmingham: How Many Inexpensive Homes, Rich Neighbors, Divorced Men and Gen-X Moms are in Your Neighborhood?

If you see any technical issues with this map, or if you'd like to suggest ideas for future Newscruncher articles, please email data@patch.com.

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