2021 U.S. Data Update for ArcGIS Business Analyst Desktop and ArcGIS Business Analyst Enterprise

Starting the second week of August 2021, the 2021 U.S. data for ArcGIS Business Analyst Pro (extension to ArcGIS Pro), ArcGIS Business Analyst Desktop (extension to ArcMap), and ArcGIS Business Analyst Enterprise will be available for download from MyEsri.

This release allows on-premises use of the Esri U.S. 2021/2026 data.  (For additional details on methodology, variables, and sample reports, visit the data updates page or this report.)

Highlights

Key highlights of the 2021 U.S. data include:

• Esri’s 2021/2026 U.S. Updated Demographics including Historical Time Series and new Economic Dependency Ratios
• Esri’s 2021 updates for Esri Tapestry Segmentation, Consumer Spending, and Market Potential data
• For ArcMap users, you must select Custom installation to install classic locators (Geocoding Data). This will be the last year that the classic locator will be included in the annual release for our ArcMap users. Click here to learn more about the deprecation of the classic locator starting 2022.
• Business locations and summary data that provide information on approximately 13 million active businesses in the U.S.

Instructions for Installing Data

As an eligible customer on maintenance, you can download your Esri Demographics data through MyEsri. Please refer to the following installation guides:

• ArcGIS Business Analyst Enterprise.
• ArcGIS Business Analyst Desktop (applies to both ArcGIS Business Analyst Pro or ArcGIS Business Analyst ArcMap)
  • For ArcMap users, please make sure to select Custom Installation and select Geocoding Data as classic locators are not included as part of the Default Installation.

Learn to Use Data

To learn how to interpret and use Updated Demographics variables and databases such as dependency ratios, income, and more, please visit this Learn Path.

We hope you enjoy the newly available 2021 U.S. data update for on-premises use. If you need additional assistance, please contact Esri Support Services:

Toll-free: 888-377-4575, option 2
Phone: 909-793-3774
Email: support@esri.com
Website: http://support.esri.com/
Hours: 5:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Pacific time), Monday through Friday

About the authors

Helen Brown

Helen Brown is a Senior Product Manager for ArcGIS Business Analyst. She thrives on prioritizing problems and delivering market-level value through scalable, intuitive products.

Jordan Cullen

Jordan Cullen is the group lead for the ArcGIS Apps Product Marketing team at Esri and the Senior Product Marketing Manager for ArcGIS Business Analyst. Alongside an extensive background in software marketing and multichannel communications, Jordan has a passion for analyzing consumer behavior and market trends, creating strategic content and captivating concepts, and helping the best customers in the world along their unique product journeys.

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