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VIDEO | OCTOBER 11, 2018
How to Access Data for a Neighborhood or Service Area
By using Census Tracts, you can select the boundaries of your area, and access demographic, socioeconomic, and housing statistics about your community.
VIDEO | SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
How to Extract Data from the Census API
Learn how to use the Census API to explore or learn more about America's changing population and economy.
Visualizing Characteristics Using the Census Engagement Navigator
Learn how to use this interactive visualization to quickly understand what areas of the country had high or low return rates in the 2010 census.
What’s up with the PopClock?
Watch this Data Gems to learn how fast the U.S. and world populations are growing.
VIDEO | JULY 02, 2018
How Do I Get Business Data for My Location?
If you are looking to open or expand your business, check this tip to learn how to access statistics about your market, customers, and other businesses.
How to Access Supplemental Tables for Mid-Size Cities and Towns
Looking for statistics about people and households located in geographies with mid-sized populations? Check out our new Supplemental Tables!
How to Download Shapefiles Using the American FactFinder
How to download Shapefiles along with data using the American FactFinder.
What is a Census Tract? Making Sense of Census Geography
If want to access data for parts of your community, Census Tracts are the way to go.
Making Sense of Census Terminology
We don’t always speak plain language. To help you understand our terminology, we've created a Glossary where you can find definitions, print and bookmark terms.
Whats is a ZCTA? Making Sense of Census Geography
The Census Bureau does not produce population data at the Zip Code level, but rather by its own Zip Code Tabluation Areas, or "ZCTA." So how does it work?
VIDEO | MAY 16, 2018
How to Access Data for My Congressional District
How to use the My Congressional District tool to access demographic, social, economic, housing and business statistics for your district.
How to Map Data Using the American FactFinder
How to create data visualization for your area using the American FactFinder.
How to Save Your Work in the American FactFinder
How to save your work when accessing data using the American FactFinder. Check this Data Gem and learn the trick that is a lifesaver!
Infographics - How to Find Census Data Visualizations
Whether you're looking for data visualizations about veterans, income, or race, we have a library of visualizations that you can use to enhance your project.
What is a CDP? Making Sense of Census Geography
Working with census geography can be confusing. If you need to access data for cities and towns, it is important to learn more about CDPs.
VIDEO | MAY 15, 2018
How to Access Voting and Registration Statistics
How to access voting and registration statistics using the Census Voting Hot Reports.
How to Access an ACS Data Profile About Your Community
How to access socioeconomic, housing, and demographic statistics for a selected geography or multiple geographies.
How to Create a Business Data Report
How to download a Business Data Report about your market using the Census Business Builder.
Measuring Race and Ethnicity Across the Decades from 1790 to 2010
Learn how race and ethnicity data were collected for each Census year since 1790 through a historical overview infographic.
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