Census block groups designated as interim Disadvantaged Communities (DAC) in New York State. The dataset contains 4,145 block groups identified under interim criteria. It was published by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and was last updated in March 2026.
Use Cases
- Map DAC designations using the_geom geometry data for spatial visualization.
- Analyze population density within DACs by joining Pop_2018 data with other demographic datasets.
- Identify specific block groups for program eligibility using the GEOID unique identifier.
- Calculate the total land area of designated communities using the Acres column for resource allocation studies.
Strengths
- Contains 4,145 distinct census block groups for granular analysis.
- Includes geographic geometry (the_geom) for direct GIS integration.
- Provides population estimates (Pop_2018) and land area (Acres) for each unit.
Limitations
- Population data is from 2018 and may not reflect current demographics.
- Defined by interim criteria which may be revised, limiting long-term consistency.
- Lacks detailed socioeconomic columns beyond population and area for deeper profiling.
Provenance
- Source
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
- Collection Method
- Designation based on interim criteria defined by New York State law, likely applied to Census block group boundaries.
- Time Range
- Snapshot reflecting 2020 interim designations, with 2018 population data.
- Freshness
- Last updated March 2026.
- Geography
- State of New York, USA.