New York’s Five Boroughs
Make this example your own
Start with this working configuration
Keep the geography and setup, then replace the values or adjust the styling.
- Map
- Choropleth map
- Geography
- New York City boroughs
- Dataset
- 5 mapped places · Numeric values
- Rendering
- Continuous color scale
Includes: pattern fills · linked side table · 3 summary stats
Data you need
- One row per district using the supplied Place code.
- A numeric value or category with a clear title.
- A source and observation date matching the district edition.
- Values that can be compared fairly across districts, such as rates, density, or totals with clear context.
How to make a similar map
- Choose Modify this example to keep the city boundaries.
- Replace values using the companion CSV or the built-in table.
- Check every district matches, then choose colors and labels.
- Review the linked table and source notes before sharing.
Try this map style with
These datasets can use the same geography and visual setup.
- Population density by district
- Housing or transport measures
- Parks and public services
Source and limitations
U.S. Census Bureau; NYC Department of City Planning, 2020 Census Results, August 2021, page 3.
April 1, 2020 enumerated population, not a current estimate or population density. Total: 8,804,190. Displayed on DCP 26b borough boundaries clipped to the shoreline, retrieved 9 September 2026. Borough totals are joined by official borough code; fine shoreline changes do not imply a reallocation of historical Census counts. NYC Open Data terms apply to geometry.