Districting for ArcGIS

A free extension for ArcMap/ArcCatalog

A laptop displaying a map of county borders in Texas highlighted by district in red, blue, yellow, and green overlaid with other maps and a spreadsheet identifying districts by color

Districting for ArcGIS is a free ArcMap/ArcCatalog add-on. Use it to create a districting plan through defined groupings of geographic data such as census tracts, ZIP Codes, and precincts. You can redraw political boundaries, set-up territories for sales efforts, define boundaries for voting, school, fire or police services, and analyze statistics.

How it works

  • Establish base data

    Create a districting plan by choosing your source geographic data (such as census area or blocks) and source attributes (such as total population, population by race or ethnicity).

  • Define groupings

    Select source geography units and assign them to districts until the optimal target value is met. Lock units so they cannot be reassigned to a different district.

  • Edit plans

    Organize, preview, and edit districting plans with an easy-to-use interface. Provide alternative scenarios through fast configuration of geographic representation.

  • Analyze data

    During districting, statistics are updated for each selection of source geography units. Use the Statistics Window to analyze population densities, housing breakdowns, income and race, and other data.

  • Create output

    Make a map output of the Map, Statistics, and Chart. Add a title, north arrow, and other elements in the layout view. Print a hard-copy map, generate a PDF, or share a digital image of the plan.

  • Publish plan

    Share your plan as a layer package to ArcGIS Online so it can be viewed by other members of the community.
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When to use Districting for ArcGIS Extension

  • Small-scale projects

    Apply limited districting tools at a local scale. Defining or redraw sales territories or district boundaries for schools, fire, and police.

  • Single-person projects

    Districting is better suited to individual rather than group projects.

  • Access and familiarity with ArcMap

    Districting is only available for ArcMap (not ArcGIS Pro). Users should be familiar with ArcMap software and workflows.

  • Strong GIS technical knowledge

    A strong GIS technical knowledge is advised to navigate the files and software in this extension.

  • Bring your own census data

    This extension does not come with Census demographic data. Users will need to have their own data available for use in ArcMap.
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Download Districting for ArcGIS

1.
Uninstall any previous versions

Always use the latest version of Districting for ArcGIS.

2.
Download new version

Select your download of Districting for ArcGIS from the versions below. The current version is 10.8 and is compatible with both ArcGIS 10.8 and 10.8.1 versions.

Districting for ArcGIS 10.8
Districting for ArcGIS 10.7
Districting for ArcGIS 10.6
Districting for ArcGIS 10.5
Districting for ArcGIS 10.4

 

3.
Install

Run the Districting for ArcGIS.exe file you downloaded to install the extension.

4.
Turn on your new extension

Open ArcMap, and turn on your new Districting for ArcGIS extension by selecting Tools > Extensions, then clicking the Districting box, and then clicking Close.

5.
Toggle on the Districting toolbar

Selecting either View > Toolbars, or right-click in the toolbars region near the top of the ArcMap window.

6.
View in ArcCatalog

Once plan workspaces and plans are created, you can start ArcCatalog and expand your plan workspaces branch in the Catalog tree to view them.

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