1. Start with the geographic boundary that the dashboard must respect
The 2020–2024 ACS 5-year population estimate is 122,036, with a margin of error of 55. For a firm serving Ann Arbor, that distinction matters when someone asks whether a city, county or broader service area is producing inquiries. A dashboard should not blur Ann Arbor with Washtenaw County or treat every contact connected to the area as a signed matter.
Recommended approach
Define the geographic fields before reviewing performance. Decide whether an intake record should identify Ann Arbor, another Washtenaw County location, a different Michigan location or an unknown location. Ask how city information will be displayed alongside practice area, source and matter status.
