Gadberry Group's 7 From 2007
Introducing the first annual edition of Gadberry Group's most notable Places in the U.S. for 2007.
Using its patent-pending technology and household geo demographic data, The Gadberry Group selected seven of the most notable Places among 17,000 Census Places in the United States. Gadberry Group's 7 from 2007 were selected based on their review of specific variables for each area including household and population growth.
Gadberry Group's 7 from 2007
The numbers are in. Click on the links below to see data and aerial maps for each of the 7 from 2007 Places:
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7 from 2007 Criteria and Methodology
Gadberry Group used a statistical ranking system to qualify Places for consideration for the 7 in 2007 program. Each of the variables was ranked independently to produce a national rank and then summed to produce a composite rank. The primary variables used in the ranking system include:
- Household change from Census 2000 to current numbers
- Household change from the end of 2006 to the end of 2007
- Percentage Household change from Census 2000 to current numbers
- Percentage Household change from the end of 2006 to the end of 2007
- Change in Ethnic composition from Census 2000 to the end of 2007
- Change in Household Income from Census 2000 to the end of 2007
- Presence of emerging Census blocks (blocks with less than 10 households in Census 2000 to more than 100 households at the end of 2007)
Gadberry Group data vs. Census data
Most researchers agree that census data is the standard for understanding the distribution and demographic makeup of the U.S. population. But as we approach 2008, Census data is almost eight years old. Using household geo-demographics, which includes current households, population and demographic data, Gadberry Group's data provides the most up-to-date information for rapidly changing markets.
About Gadberry
The Gadberry Group provides location intelligence services and data products for some of the world's top retail brands. Gadberry's patent-pending technology, MicroBuild®, provides companies with accurate and actionable household and population data.