Delmarva Economic Dashboard
Developed by the Eastern Shore Regional GIS Cooperative (ESRGC), in collaboration with the Mid-Shore Regional Council and the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, the Delmarva Economic Dashboard delivers a dynamic and accessible overview of key economic and demographic indicators across the Delmarva Peninsula.
This interactive dashboard empowers policymakers, planners, businesses, and community leaders with data-driven insights to support strategic decisions. It visualizes core metrics including population trends, employment and labor force participation, businesses and payroll by sector, median household income, housing and more all mapped and compared across counties and over time.
Users can explore:
- Population distribution and growth (2000–2020), with age group comparisons to state and national benchmarks.
- Labor force dynamics, showing participation rates and how the region's workforce has evolved.
- Employment by industry, highlighting sectors driving the local economy like health care, retail, and manufacturing.
- Household income comparisons, spotlighting disparities and progress across counties.
...and so much more!
Interactive maps and visualizations enhance regional storytelling, making complex data approachable and actionable. Whether you're examining economic health, planning workforce initiatives, or analyzing trends over time, this dashboard is a vital regional resource for data-backed planning and insight.
- Data Source:
- U.S Census Bureau, American Community Survey
- Federal Communications Commission
- Geography: statewide and county level
- Data Freshness: Data is refreshed to reflect the most current information from the source.
Partners
Developed by the Eastern Shore Regional GIS Cooperative (ESRGC) with support from the Mid-Shore Regional Council (MSRC) and the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore, this dashboard offers a dynamic tool for exploring economic and demographic trends across the Delmarva Peninsula.
