How were the Community Statistical Areas devised and why?
The Community Statistical Areas used on the maps and in the Vital Signs reports are clusters of Baltimore neighborhoods created along census tracts, since statistical data is generally only available at this level. This clustering was necessary for the creation of statistical profiles, since most of the 271+ neighborhoods in Baltimore City do not have boundaries that fall along census tracts. These boundaries were created for display and statistical purposes only, and should not be confused with actual neighborhood boundaries.
