The demographics of the census can tell a story of its own. By manipulating the data and comparing the different disbursements of race, age, and ethnicity, we can begin to see a history manifest in the living arrangements of our society today. For example, in reference to the census map titled Black, PortlandVancouver, ORWA by Census Tract, we find a high concentration of black members living in the northeast community. Cross-referencing our findings with the material discussed in class regarding Portlands policies toward blacks historically, we can examine the matter with a scientific approach. We find that those areas described in class, from MLK Blvd. to the Wilamette River, where Portland policy makers had set out to make an isolated black community, are the same tracts that have the highest concentration of black citizens today. Although this may have been the case for African Americans, the same may not hold true for other minority groups. In finding a residence, we find that many members of minority groups converge in the same established locations, otherwise known as an enclave. Looking at the Hispanic Origin, PortlandVancouver, ORWA by Census Tract map, we find that the Hispanic population, although widespread, seems to settle in areas where other Hispanics currently reside. Hillsboro, in my opinion, is a Hispanic enclave. By the definition of enclaves, it firstly, has a distinct geography. It is also an area where all the necessary functions of life exist, whereby allowing the members to stay within its boundaries. Many of the residing Hispanic members never need to learn English due to the high concentration of Spanish speakers and the accommodation of the former with bilingual services. In addition, the Hillsboro area retains specialized institutions, including, but not limited to, churches, hospitals, and many Spanish-speaking agencies and organizations.In reference to Asian or Pacific Islander, PortlandVancou...
