Why AGS: Unparalleled Range of Data

One of the things that makes AGS so unique is that we are truly a one-stop data shop. We have over 40,000 raw elements for every block group nationwide and select elements for census blocks. These elements range from demographics to neighborhood segmentation to...

Why AGS: Vast Geographic Coverage

When the Census data is released every ten years, the geographic boundaries change. The 2020 Census provided unique challenges with the data and geography that we have extensively covered on the blog. To best serve our clients, we carry a complete range of standard...

Should You Use ZCTA Boundaries?

The ZIP code is commonly used in business applications for two primary reasons – they are well recognized and utilized as the core geographic identifier in a wide range of both postal and non-postal sources. Because they are created by the post office for the purpose...
Small Area Demographic Estimates: The AGS Approach

Small Area Demographic Estimates: The AGS Approach

The discussion of methodology is always a balancing act. At one end of the scale are users who hunger for gritty technical details that one would expect in a doctoral thesis in applied mathematics. Most prefer a short document that covers the basic underlying data...
Do New ZIP+4 Codes Equal Growth?

Do New ZIP+4 Codes Equal Growth?

Some years ago, a new player in the demographic forecasting world came onto the scene with two key points of differentiation. First, their estimates were released quarterly which somehow suggests improved accuracy. Second, their estimates are based primarily on what...
Why AGS: We Aren’t Just a Data Vendor

Why AGS: We Aren’t Just a Data Vendor

When you think about AGS, you probably think about our data. Our data, trusted by thousands of companies, made us a household name in the data science world. We have more data than anyone else (more than 35,000 variables and counting), and we pride ourselves on being...