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data.census.gov Resources
Welcome! This is your educational hub for learning to effectively find demographic and economic data from the U.S. Census Bureau's main data search platform, data.census.gov, Microdata Access (MDAT), or the Census Data API.
Featured Resources
Video
Finding and Using Census Data from data.census.gov to Determine Program Qualification
In this video, using an example program, we show you how to locate the data tables on data.census.gov. We then show you how to perform basic calculations.
Latest Data Releases
Find out the latest news about data.census.gov, the Census API, and the Microdata Access, including the most recent data releases.
data.census.gov Updates
View our release notes that provide the known limitations and defects, as well as the full list of features and functionality available.
Data.census.gov Newsletter: May 2024
Over the past month, we have made several small enhancements to data.census.gov that we hope will provide a big impact!
Data.census.gov Newsletter: May 2024
Over the past month, we have made several small enhancements to data.census.gov that we hope will provide a big impact!
Data.census.gov Newsletter: April 2024
What's New? You’ll notice new enhancements to the Population Pyramid app, including three key features.
Data.census.gov Newsletter: March 2024
In February, the U.S. Census Bureau released the 2020 Island Areas Censuses Detailed Cross-Tabulations data on data.census.gov.
Data.census.gov Newsletter: February 2024
In January, we had some exciting new updates that are now live on data.census.gov.
How-to Materials
Using data.census.gov : Resources Webpage
Using data.census.gov : Resources Webpage
Using data.census.gov : Landing Page
Using data.census.gov : Landing Page
Accessing Data from the 2020 Detailed Demographic and Housing Characteristics File A in data.census.gov
Step by step instructions for accessing the 2020 Decennial Census Detailed Demographic and Housing Characteristics File A data at data.census.gov.
How the Detailed DHC-A Adaptive Design Determines Data Availability
One of the things to keep in mind is that this product uses an adaptive design that determines the amount of data that racial and ethnic groups...
Workshops
Webinars
What’s New
Latest Data Releases
Find out the latest news about data.census.gov, the Census API, and the Microdata Access, including the most recent data releases.
data.census.gov Updates
View our release notes that provide the known limitations and defects, as well as the full list of features and functionality available.
Quick Links
data.census.gov
This platform on data.census.gov is based on overwhelming feedback to streamline the way you get data and digital content from Census Bureau.
API Developers
Developer portal to access services and documentation for the Census Bureau's APIs.
Microdata Access
Create custom tables using public use microdata with the Microdata Access Tool (MDAT).
Take Action
As we continue to develop new functionalities like search by address and advanced printing and download options, please let us know what features are important to you.
Please send your questions or comments on data.census.gov, Census API, or Microdata Access to census.data@census.gov
Page Last Revised - May 30, 2024
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