Set the geographic boundary before reading the numbers
The U.S. Census Bureau records Jeannette as a municipality in Westmoreland County. Its 2020–2024 ACS 5-year population estimate is 8,657, with a margin of error of 20. That is a population description, not evidence of legal demand, search volume, competition, calls, cases or revenue. The dashboard therefore needs an explicit geography field for Jeannette city and a separate field for Westmoreland County. A combined figure could otherwise make a small municipal area appear to represent the entire county, or make county activity appear to come from Jeannette.
Recommended approach
During evaluation, ask to see how locations are named in rankings, calls, forms and source attribution. Decide whether the firm wants to measure people seeking service in Jeannette city, matters connected to Westmoreland County, or another service area. Keep those choices separate in reporting. Do not use the ACS population estimate as a forecast or target.
