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Zoom-in to specific states or districts. This view shows Missouri congressional districts.

Note in the above view, the layer named "109th CDs" is checked. Layers checked are displayed in the map window. This layer shows the thematic pattern of percent population in poverty by 109th Congressional District. Darker blue shows lower percent in poverty; Darker red shows higher percent in poverty. The dark blue Missouri district is in the interval with the lowest percent in poverty.

The identify tool is used (see pointer in above map) to display a profile of a selected district (darker blue St. Louis area district) that is displayed on the screen. The profile is shown below.

Congressional District	Missouri 01
Total Population	621,497
Urban Population	616,606
Percent Urban	99.21
Population, White, 1 Race	289,779
Percent White	46.63
Population, Black, 1 Race	308,492
Percent Black	49.71
Population, Native American; Alaska Native	1,270
Population, Asian and Pacific Islander	8,840
Population, Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander	317
Population, Some Other Race	2,817
Population, Two or More Races	9,532
Hispanic Population	8,442
Percent Hispanic	1.36
Median Household Income	$36,314
Population for whom Poverty Status Determined	609,403
Population at or Below Poverty Income Cutoff	96,128
Percent Population at/below Poverty Level	15.77
Population Above Poverty Income Cutoff	513,275
Percent Population above Poverty Level	84.23

Additional Sample Views The next set of views shows examples of using the standard layers. These layers are listed in the legend panel:

• 109th CDs as blue markers or points
• 109th CDs as outlines with CD Number
• Airports as red triangle markers
• Places/cities 10,000+ population yellow markers
• 109th CDs as thematic pattern
• U.S. by State boundaries

The next view shows the 109th CD outline with code layer.

The next view shows the state outline and 109th CD points.

In the next view, the airport layer is clicked on and added to the above view.

The next view shows counties to further contextualize the view.

Incumbents by Name and Districts. The next view shows Houston, TX area districts with incumbent name used to label district markers. Note the county outline as semi-transparent boundary to view in context of district boundaries.

Similarly, the next view shows Los Angeles, CA area districts with incumbent name used to label district markers. Some names do not appear as option set to avoid overlapping labels.

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