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by topics. Access the latest news, data, publications and more
around topics of interest.
Population
Our population statistics cover age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, migration, ancestry, language use, veterans, as well as population estimates and projections.
This section provides information on a range of educational topics, from educational attainment and school enrollment to school districts, costs and financing.
Our statistics highlight trends in household and family composition, describe characteristics of the residents of housing units, and show how they are related.
Health statistics on insurance coverage, disability, fertility and other health issues are increasingly important in measuring the nation's overall well-being.
We measure the housing and
construction industry, track homeownership rates, and produce
statistics on the physical and financial characteristics of
our homes.
The U.S. Census Bureau provides
data for the Federal, state and local governments as well as
voting, redistricting, apportionment and congressional
affairs.
Search an alphabetical index of
keywords and phrases to access Census Bureau statistics,
publications, products, services, data, and data tools.
Geography
Geography provides the framework
for Census Bureau survey design, sample selection, data
collection, tabulation, and dissemination.
About
Geography is central to the work
of the Bureau, providing the framework for survey design,
sample selection, data collection, tabulation, and
dissemination.
Education
Find resources on how to use
geographic data and products with statistical data,
educational blog postings, and presentations.
GSS
Initiative
The Geographic Support System
Initiative will integrate improved address coverage, spatial
feature updates, and enhanced quality assessment and
measurement.
Interactive
Maps
Work with interactive mapping
tools from across the Census Bureau.
Maps
& Data
Find geographic data and products
such as Shapefiles, KMLs, TIGERweb, boundary files, geographic
relationship files, and reference and thematic maps.
Metropolitan
& Micropolitan
Metropolitan and micropolitan
areas are geographic entities used by Federal statistical
agencies in collecting, tabulating, and publishing Federal
statistics.
Partnerships
Find information about specific
partnership programs and learn more about our partnerships
with other organizations.
Reference
Definitions of geographic terms,
why geographic areas are defined, and how the Census Bureau
defines geographic areas.
Research
We conduct research on geographic
topics such as how to define geographic areas and how
geography changes over time.
Library
Visit our library of Census Bureau
multimedia files. Collection formats include audio, video,
mobile apps, images, and publications.
Audio
Collection of audio features and
sound bites.
Infographics
The Census Bureau packages data
and information into easy-to-understand visuals.
Photos
Browse Census Bureau images.
Publications
Read briefs and reports from
Census Bureau experts.
Video
Watch Census Bureau vignettes,
testimonials, and video files.
Working
Papers
Read research analyses from Census
Bureau experts.
Data
Access data through products and
tools including data visualizations, mobile apps, interactive
web apps and other software.
Data
Tools and Apps
Find information using interactive
applications to get statistics from multiple surveys.
A Portable Document Format (pdf) file is a self-contained cross-platform document. In plain language,
it is a file that will look the same on the screen and in print, regardless of what kind of computer or printer
someone is using and regardless of what software package was originally used to create it.
Although they contain the complete formatting of the original document, including fonts and images, PDF
files are highly compressed, allowing complex information to be downloaded efficiently.
Why does the Census Bureau Use the PDF format?
Because pdf format allows the reliable reproduction of published material on many different platforms
(requiring only the use of free reader software), it is a way to conveniently and quickly disseminate
information including text, tables, and graphics. All Census Bureau publications released since
January 1, 1996 as well as several 1990 census and 1992 economic and agricultural census products
are now in pdf format.
How to Download the software
Virtually anyone - including Windows, DOS, Macintosh, SUN, and UNIX system users - can view and print
a PDF file using the free Adobe® Reader®, from the Adobe web site.
To download the free Adobe® Reader® from the Adobe® Web Site:
For assistance in downloading and installing the software, see the Adobe® Web site document
Adobe® Reader® Troubleshooting Guide
at Adobe®'s Web Site.
Once the Adobe® Reader® software is properly installed, you just need to click on a link to a .pdf file
and it will be loaded for viewing on your computer. Note that the file is sent to your computer as a temporary
file that will be deleted when you exit your browser.
PDF files are indicated by either the letters [PDF or pdf] or the following graphic following the filename
How to Print PDF Files
When printing PDF files from within your web browser, do NOT use the web browser print facility.
Instead, use the print button in the Adobe® Reader® tool bar.
How to Save PDF Files
To save the file for later use once you have loaded it for viewing, on most browsers you just select
"File" then "Save As..." from the menu bar. To just save without viewing, place the cursor over the link to
the pdf file, hold down the shift key and click the mouse. This should bring up the "Save As" window.
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