1. Start with a precise Swarthmore service area
The 2020–2024 ACS 5-year population estimate is 6,550, with a margin of error of 23. For an ROI Dashboard review, the distinction matters: the firm should decide whether “Swarthmore” means the borough, a broader Delaware County service area, or another defined territory. The dashboard’s geographic questions should use the firm’s chosen definitions rather than treating a place name as proof of opportunity.
Recommended approach
Bring a written service-area definition to the consultation. Ask how city, county, practice-area and source labels would be separated, and decide which geographic distinctions are necessary for budget and intake decisions.
