To use Seek, you must first select Regions and Data. This guide will show you how.
Meet Your Workspace
Seek consists of two main panels:
Display Panel: Located on the left, where the data table and visualizations appear.
Control Panel: Located on the right, where you select regions and data.
If you can't see the Control Panel, it may be collapsed. Click the arrow in the upper-right corner to expand it.
Select Regions
Choose a Region: Click "Regions" and use the search bar or map to find and select your region(s).
Select Sub-regions (optional): Expand the drop-down to choose sub-regions (e.g. ZIP codes, census tracts, block groups).
You can select multiple regions, but you can only add subregions to one region at a time.
Once all regions are selected, click Finish Selecting.
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Select Data
Access the Data Tab: Click "Data" in the Control Panel.
Find Data: Use the Search Tab to search for data by keyword.
Filter by Data Source, Time, Unit, Geography, or Category to narrow down your selection.
You can also explore expert-curated data Guides.
Add Data: Click the "+" icon to add data indicators.
Customize the Data (optional): In the Selected Data list, you can click the data name for more options, like normalizing or changing how it appears (e.g., unit name or decimal places).
After you've made your data selections and adjustments, click Finish Selecting.
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