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Getting Started with SocialMapper

Welcome to SocialMapper! This section will help you get up and running quickly with community demographic analysis.

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🚀 Installation

Learn how to install SocialMapper on your system.

⚡ Quick Start Guide

Create your first community analysis in minutes.

Choose Your Path

I'm New to Programming

Start here if you're new to Python:

  1. Follow the Installation Guide for setup help
  2. Try the Quick Start Guide for your first analysis
  3. Use the command line interface - no coding required!
  4. Explore the examples

I'm a Python Developer

Jump right in if you're comfortable with Python:

  1. pip install socialmapper - Quick installation
  2. Check the API Reference for detailed usage
  3. Review examples
  4. Explore advanced features like address geocoding

I'm a Researcher/Analyst

Focus on analysis capabilities:

  1. Review common use cases to understand applications
  2. Learn about demographic variables
  3. Understand travel time analysis
  4. Master exporting results

What You'll Learn

By the end of this section, you'll be able to:

  • ✅ Install and configure SocialMapper
  • ✅ Run your first analysis
  • ✅ Find places and analyze accessibility
  • ✅ Work with census demographics
  • ✅ Export results for reports

Prerequisites

  • Python 3.11+ (we'll help you install it)
  • Internet connection for data downloads
  • No GIS experience needed!

Getting Help

Ready to begin? Start with Installation →