COMMUNITY TYPE WITH SYMBOLS BEST GUESS DESCRIPTION A

COMMUNITY TYPE WITH SYMBOLS BEST GUESS DESCRIPTION A. Boom Towns Areas with high employment in the military or related to the presence of the military and large veteran populations; likely Republican voters though Democratic President Obama gained ground in 2008 B. Campus and Careers Cities and towns with young, educated populations; more secular and Democratic than other American communities C. Emptying Nests Communities with a high proportion of evangelical Christians, found mostly in small towns and suburbs; slightly older than the U. S. average; loyal Republican voters D. Evangelical Epicenters Communities with large Latino populations and lower-than-average incomes, typically clustered in the South and Southwest E. Immigration Nation Densely populated, highly diverse urban centers; incomes trend higher than the national average and voters lean Democratic F. Industrial Metropolis Fast growing communities with rapidly diversifying populations G. Military Bastions Home to a large share of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter. Day Saints and slightly higher median household incomes H. Minority Central Home to large pockets of black residents but a below average percentage of Hispanics and Asians I. Monied ‘Burbs Home to many retirees and aging baby boomer populations; less diverse than the nation at large J. Mormon Outposts Midsize and small towns with economies fueled by hotels, stores and restaurants and lower-than-average median household income by county K. Service Worker Centers Mostly rural and remote smaller towns with older populations and large agricultural sectors L. Tractor Country Wealthier, highly educated communities with a median household income of $15, 000 above the national county average CORRECT ANSWER BEST GUESS FOR MAP CORRECT OR INCORRECT

COMMUNITY TYPE WITH SYMBOLS BEST GUESS DESCRIPTION A. Boom Towns Areas with high employment in the military or related to the presence of the military and large veteran populations; likely Republican voters though Democratic President Obama gained ground in 2008 B. Campus and Careers Cities and towns with young, educated populations; more secular and Democratic than other American communities C. Emptying Nests Communities with a high proportion of evangelical Christians, found mostly in small towns and suburbs; slightly older than the U. S. average; loyal Republican voters D. Evangelical Epicenters Communities with large Latino populations and lower-than-average incomes, typically clustered in the South and Southwest E. Immigration Nation Densely populated, highly diverse urban centers; incomes trend higher than the national average and voters lean Democratic F. Industrial Metropolis Fast growing communities with rapidly diversifying populations G. Military Bastions J Home to a large share of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter. Day Saints and slightly higher median household incomes H. Minority Central Home to large pockets of black residents but a below average percentage of Hispanics and Asians I. Monied ‘Burbs Home to many retirees and aging baby boomer populations; less diverse than the nation at large J. Mormon Outposts Midsize and small towns with economies fueled by hotels, stores and restaurants and lower-than-average median household income by county K. Service Worker Centers Mostly rural and remote smaller towns with older populations and large agricultural sectors L. Tractor Country Wealthier, highly educated communities with a median household income of $15, 000 above the national county average CORRECT ANSWER J. Mormon Outposts BEST GUESS FOR MAP CORRECT OR INCORRECT

1 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country

2 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country

3 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country

4 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country

5 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country

6 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country

7 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country

8 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country

9 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country

10 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country

11 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country

12 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country

COMMUNITY TYPE WITH SYMBOLS BEST GUESS DESCRIPTION A. Boom Towns Areas with high employment in the military or related to the presence of the military and large veteran populations; likely Republican voters though Democratic President Obama gained ground in 2008 B. Campus and Careers Cities and towns with young, educated populations; more secular and Democratic than other American communities C. Emptying Nests Communities with a high proportion of evangelical Christians, found mostly in small towns and suburbs; slightly older than the U. S. average; loyal Republican voters D. Evangelical Epicenters Communities with large Latino populations and lower-than-average incomes, typically clustered in the South and Southwest E. Immigration Nation Densely populated, highly diverse urban centers; incomes trend higher than the national average and voters lean Democratic F. Industrial Metropolis Fast growing communities with rapidly diversifying populations G. Military Bastions J Home to a large share of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter. Day Saints and slightly higher median household incomes H. Minority Central Home to large pockets of black residents but a below average percentage of Hispanics and Asians I. Monied ‘Burbs Home to many retirees and aging baby boomer populations; less diverse than the nation at large J. Mormon Outposts Midsize and small towns with economies fueled by hotels, stores and restaurants and lower-than-average median household income by county K. Service Worker Centers Mostly rural and remote smaller towns with older populations and large agricultural sectors L. Tractor Country Wealthier, highly educated communities with a median household income of $15, 000 above the national county average CORRECT ANSWER BEST GUESS FOR MAP J. Mormon Outposts 8 CORRECT OR INCORRECT

COMMUNITY TYPE WITH SYMBOLS BEST GUESS DESCRIPTION A. Boom Towns Areas with high employment in the military or related to the presence of the military and large veteran populations; likely Republican voters though Democratic President Obama gained ground in 2008 B. Campus and Careers Cities and towns with young, educated populations; more secular and Democratic than other American communities C. Emptying Nests Communities with a high proportion of evangelical Christians, found mostly in small towns and suburbs; slightly older than the U. S. average; loyal Republican voters D. Evangelical Epicenters Communities with large Latino populations and lower-than-average incomes, typically clustered in the South and Southwest E. Immigration Nation Densely populated, highly diverse urban centers; incomes trend higher than the national average and voters lean Democratic F. Industrial Metropolis Fast growing communities with rapidly diversifying populations G. Military Bastions Home to a large share of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter. Day Saints and slightly higher median household incomes H. Minority Central Home to large pockets of black residents but a below average percentage of Hispanics and Asians I. Monied ‘Burbs Home to many retirees and aging baby boomer populations; less diverse than the nation at large J. Mormon Outposts Midsize and small towns with economies fueled by hotels, stores and restaurants and lower-than-average median household income by county K. Service Worker Centers Mostly rural and remote smaller towns with older populations and large agricultural sectors L. Tractor Country Wealthier, highly educated communities with a median household income of $15, 000 above the national county average CORRECT ANSWER BEST GUESS FOR MAP CORRECT OR INCORRECT

COMMUNITY TYPE WITH SYMBOLS A. Boom Towns B. Campus and Careers C. Emptying Nests D. Evangelical Epicenters E. Immigration Nation F. Industrial Metropolis G. Military Bastions H. Minority Central I. Monied ‘Burbs J. Mormon Outposts K. Service Worker Centers L. Tractor Country BEST GUESS DESCRIPTION CORRECT ANSWER G B D E F A J H C K L I Areas with high employment in the military or related to the presence of the military and large veteran populations; likely Republican voters though Democratic President Obama gained ground in 2008 G. Military Bastions Cities and towns with young, educated populations; more secular and Democratic than other American communities B. Campus and Careers Communities with a high proportion of evangelical Christians, found mostly in small towns and suburbs; slightly older than the U. S. average; loyal Republican voters D. Evangelical Epicenters Communities with large Latino populations and lower-than-average incomes, typically clustered in the South and Southwest E. Immigration Nation Densely populated, highly diverse urban centers; incomes trend higher than the national average and voters lean Democratic Fast growing communities with rapidly diversifying populations Home to a large share of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter. Day Saints and slightly higher median household incomes F. Industrial Metropolis A. Boom Towns J. Mormon Outposts Home to large pockets of black residents but a below average percentage of Hispanics and Asians H. Minority Central Home to many retirees and aging baby boomer populations; less diverse than the nation at large C. Emptying Nests Midsize and small towns with economies fueled by hotels, stores and restaurants and lower-than-average median household income by county K. Service Worker Centers Mostly rural and remote smaller towns with older populations and large agricultural sectors L. Tractor Country Wealthier, highly educated communities with a median household income of $15, 000 above the national county average I. Monied ‘Burbs BEST GUESS FOR MAP CORRECT OR INCORRECT

COMMUNITY TYPE WITH SYMBOLS A. Boom Towns B. Campus and Careers C. Emptying Nests D. Evangelical Epicenters E. Immigration Nation F. Industrial Metropolis G. Military Bastions H. Minority Central I. Monied ‘Burbs J. Mormon Outposts K. Service Worker Centers L. Tractor Country BEST GUESS DESCRIPTION CORRECT ANSWER G B D E F A J H C K L I Areas with high employment in the military or related to the presence of the military and large veteran populations; likely Republican voters though Democratic President Obama gained ground in 2008 G. Military Bastions Cities and towns with young, educated populations; more secular and Democratic than other American communities B. Campus and Careers Communities with a high proportion of evangelical Christians, found mostly in small towns and suburbs; slightly older than the U. S. average; loyal Republican voters D. Evangelical Epicenters Communities with large Latino populations and lower-than-average incomes, typically clustered in the South and Southwest E. Immigration Nation Densely populated, highly diverse urban centers; incomes trend higher than the national average and voters lean Democratic Fast growing communities with rapidly diversifying populations Home to a large share of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter. Day Saints and slightly higher median household incomes F. Industrial Metropolis A. Boom Towns J. Mormon Outposts Home to large pockets of black residents but a below average percentage of Hispanics and Asians H. Minority Central Home to many retirees and aging baby boomer populations; less diverse than the nation at large C. Emptying Nests Midsize and small towns with economies fueled by hotels, stores and restaurants and lower-than-average median household income by county K. Service Worker Centers Mostly rural and remote smaller towns with older populations and large agricultural sectors L. Tractor Country Wealthier, highly educated communities with a median household income of $15, 000 above the national county average BEST GUESS FOR MAP I. Monied ‘Burbs 8 CORRECT OR INCORRECT

1 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country B. Campus and Careers

2 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country L. Tractor Country

3 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country C. Emptying Nests

4 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country K. Service Worker Centers

5 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country F. Industrial Metropolis

6 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country E. Immigration Nation

7 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country D. Evangelical Epicenters

8 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country J. Mormon Outposts

9 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country I. Monied ‘Burbs

10 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country G. Military Bastions

11 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country H. Minority Central

12 Boom Towns Campus and Careers Emptying Nests Evangelical Epicenters Immigration Nation Industrial Metropolis Military Bastions Minority Central Monied ‘Burbs Mormon Outposts Service Worker Centers Tractor Country A. Boom Towns

COMMUNITY TYPE WITH SYMBOLS A. Boom Towns B. Campus and Careers C. Emptying Nests D. Evangelical Epicenters E. Immigration Nation F. Industrial Metropolis G. Military Bastions H. Minority Central I. Monied ‘Burbs J. Mormon Outposts K. Service Worker Centers L. Tractor Country BEST GUESS DESCRIPTION CORRECT ANSWER G B D E F A J H C K L I Areas with high employment in the military or related to the presence of the military and large veteran populations; likely Republican voters though Democratic President Obama gained ground in 2008 G. Military Bastions Cities and towns with young, educated populations; more secular and Democratic than other American communities Communities with a high proportion of evangelical Christians, found mostly in small towns and suburbs; slightly older than the U. S. average; loyal Republican voters Communities with large Latino populations and lower-than-average incomes, typically clustered in the South and Southwest Densely populated, highly diverse urban centers; incomes trend higher than the national average and voters lean Democratic Fast growing communities with rapidly diversifying populations Home to a large share of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter. Day Saints and slightly higher median household incomes B. Campus and Careers D. Evangelical Epicenters E. Immigration Nation F. Industrial Metropolis A. Boom Towns J. Mormon Outposts Home to large pockets of black residents but a below average percentage of Hispanics and Asians H. Minority Central Home to many retirees and aging baby boomer populations; less diverse than the nation at large C. Emptying Nests Midsize and small towns with economies fueled by hotels, stores and restaurants and lower-than-average median household income by county K. Service Worker Centers Mostly rural and remote smaller towns with older populations and large agricultural sectors Wealthier, highly educated communities with a median household income of $15, 000 above the national county average L. Tractor Country I. Monied ‘Burbs BEST GUESS FOR MAP CORRECT OR INCORRECT 10 1 7 6 5 12 8 11 3 4 2 9

ale change the understanding for Shelb Is it only an “Industrial Metropolis? ” What other descriptions could be used for parts of Shelby County?