Reference: Facts and Statistics About Hurricane Katrina (Prepared For 10th Anniversary: Aug. 29, 2015)
A roundup of facts and statistics in a recently released U.S. Census “Facts For Features” (FFF) document.
Each fact/statistic is linked to the source of the data.
Direct to Complete Fact For Features: Hurricane Katrina 10th Anniversary: Aug. 29, 2015.
From the Intro to the FFF:
This edition of Facts for Features focuses on the two areas that received significant damage: the New Orleans metro area and coastal portions of Mississippi. It compares statistics from before the hurricane struck to a year later, and currently, using a variety of demographic and economic measures. One may use the sources listed below to look at change over the period in other counties and parishes affected by the storm. It should be noted that 2005 was the most active hurricane season ever recorded, with three other major hurricanes also striking the U.S.: Dennis, Rita and Wilma.
An infographic is also included. It’s available here and also embedded below.
Direct to Complete Fact For Features: Hurricane Katrina 10th Anniversary: Aug. 29, 2015.
Release: CB15-FF.1
Filed under: Data Files, News, Roundup
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