data.census.gov Training

Discover the U.S. Foreign-Born Population by Place of Birth

In this Data Gem, you will learn how to use an interactive data visualization to see where the foreign-born population lives, and has changed over the decades.

What Is the Margin of Error?

In this Data Gem, you will understand why we offer MOEs and how an estimate, paired with its MOE, describes a population.

How to Access Population Data with the International Database

In this Data Gem, we show you how to use the International Database (IDB) to access population data around the world.

International Demographic Trends using the International Database

In this Data Gem, we show you how to use the International Database (IDB) to compare demographic data.

Inside Your State Legislature

In this Data Gem, we show you how to locate data for both the Upper and Lower Chambers of your State Legislative District.

What Detailed Data Are Available for the Hispanic Community?

In this Data Gem, learn how to access disaggregated data for specific Hispanic groups using data.census.gov.

Cómo puede obtener los datos de su vecindario con solo unos clics?

Usando sectores censales puede seleccionar los límites de su área y acceder estadísticas demográficas, socioeconómicas y de vivienda sobre su comunidad.

How to Find Population Counts for Detailed Race and Hispanic Origin Groups

In this Data Gem, you will learn how to easily map the most prevalent detailed race and ethnicity groups and American Indian and Alaska Native tribes.

Discover My Tribal Area, a Tool to Quickly Find Data

In this Data Gem, we will show you how easy it is to access data about people, jobs, housing, economy, and education for a tribal nation reservation.

Find What Survey Has the Data You Need with Census Survey Explorer

This Data Gem will use practical real-life examples to teach you how search our surveys with the Census Survey Explorer.

How Do I Access Data for My Neighborhood from the Redistricting Files?

In this Data Gem, you will learn how to access data about your neighborhood from the 2020 Census redistricting files for tracts and blocks.

Can I Compare 2020 Census and 2010 Census Redistricting Data?

In this Data Gem, you will learn a few tips about comparing 2020 Census and 2010 Census Redistricting data.

How Can I Access 2020 Census Redistricting Data?

In this Data Gem, you will discover three valuable resources to access these data. You will also learn about when to use one tool versus the others.

How Do I Access GQ Data from the 2020 Census Redistricting Data?

In this Data Gem, you will learn how to access Group Quarters population data from the 2020 Census Redistricting Data Files.

How Can I Access Data about Race and Ethnic Diversity?

In this Data Gem, you will learn how to access race and ethnic diversity data in 2010 and 2020 using an interactive data visualization.

How Can I Visualize Data for the Adult and Children Population?

In this Data Gem, you will learn how to identify trends for states and counties for the adult and under-age 18 population.

How Can I Visualize Race and Hispanic Origin Data?

This Data Gem will teach you how to use an interactive data visualization to identify trends for the nation, state, and county.

How to Visualize Population and Housing Trends Between 2020 and 2010

This Data Gem will introduce how to access population and housing data for your state, county, and metro area from the 2020 Census.

How to Download the Complete Set of 2020 Census Redistricting Files

In this Data Gem you will learn where to locate and download the full 2020 Census Redistricting P.L.94-171 data files for you state.

In this Data Gem, we will take you on a field trip around a Census Block, discuss its features, and show you how to select blocks when accessing data.

What Are Census Blocks?

How to Create and Customize a Map Using data.census.gov

In this Data Gem, we will show you how to create maps using data.census.gov to customize and visualize data for your area.

How to Visualize Data from a Table Using data.census.gov

If you want to visualize data from a table available on data.census.gov, Jessica Barnett will walk you through a few easy steps to create a thematic map.

How to Visualize Your Data Using Thematic Maps on data.census.gov

Follow along with this Data Gem, where we show you just how quick and easy it is to create a visualization from a table on data.census.gov.

Learn the First Steps to Creating Your Own Tabulation Using Microdata

In this Data Gem we will show you the first steps to creating your own tabulation using the Microdata Tabulation Tool at data.census.gov.

How to Use Filters on data.census.gov

Learn how to use pre-selected filters to find new data tables as well as table IDs to access your favorite products.

What is Microdata and Why Should I Use It?

Microdata are a set of untabulated records about individual people or housing units that can be used to create custom tables.

How to Access Data for Your Neighborhood in Just a Few Clicks

Using census tracts, you can select the boundaries of your area and access demographic, socioeconomic, and housing statistics about your community.

How to Print and Transfer Data Tables to Excel Using data.census.gov

In this Data Gem you will learn a neat trick about how to transfer a data table in its original format to an excel spreadsheet.

Save Time by Saving Your Data Search and Results on data.census.gov

In this Data Gem you will learn a few great tricks about how to save and edit your filters, data search and results when accessing data on data.census.gov.

How to Select Your Area to Access Data Using data.census.gov

Learn three easy ways to select your area on data.census.gov.

How to Access Data About the Hispanic Population on data.census.gov

Learn tricks to easily access data on the Hispanic population using data.census.gov.

How to Access Race Data on data.census.gov

Explore Census data by race with these tricks on data.census.gov.

How to Access an ACS Data Profile about Your Community

Learn how to access socioeconomic, housing, and demographic statistics for your area at data.census.gov.

How to Customize and Download Tables Using data.census.gov

Discover easy tricks to customize your table and learn how to download it in two different formats.

How to Navigate data.census.gov

Learn two easy ways to get started with your search on data.census.gov.

How to Visualize Data for Your Area on data.census.gov

Discover how to visualize the most popular statistics for your area through the data visualization profiles on data.census.gov.

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data.census.gov Courses

Discovering the American Community Survey

A comprehensive guide to survey information, data access, analysis, and statistics for America's largest survey.

Analyzing Census Data in SAS Studio

In this course series, learn how to access, import, visualize, prepare, and analyze U.S. Census Bureau data in SAS Studio.

Ins and Outs and Whereabouts of Census Bureau Geography

This course covers a baseline understanding of geographic concepts and areas a beginner needs to proceed with finding Census Bureau data.

The Comprehensive Course for Accessing 2020 Census Redistricting Data

This all-levels course will demonstrate several methods to access these data.

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data.census.gov Webinars

2024

Unlocking the Power of Maps on data.census.gov

Learn more about the possibilities the mapping feature on data.census.gov has to offer.

Navigating Geographic Complexities on data.census.gov

This webinar will equip attendees with tips and tricks to streamline the process of finding data for intricate geographies.

Race & Ethnicity Data on data.census.gov

Join this webinar where we will define the concepts of race and ethnicity in accordance to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget Standards.

What are Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMAs)?

Learn more about where to find Public Use Microdata Sample data and when to use the Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMAs).

Exploring the Diversity and Growth of the Asian American Population

Build your knowledge to paint a local portrait of Asian Americans using Census Bureau data.

The Exploration of Income, Poverty and Educational Census Data

In this webinar we will explore data to find select income, poverty, education statistics & tables organized by race (black and white), age, and sex.

data.census.gov News and Updates: January 2024

Join us for this webinar where we will cover the most exciting data.census.gov updates from September to January 2024.

Veterans: Who are They, Where are They & What are Their Needs

Learn how to use data.census.gov, to find where our veterans are living, how many are living in poverty, and their health insurance needs.

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data.census.gov Videos

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.

Data Gem: What is the Margin of Error

In this Data Gem, you will understand why we offer MOEs and how an estimate, paired with its MOE, describes a population.

Accessing 2020 Island Areas Censuses Cross-Tabulation Data

Learn how to access data from the 2020 Island Areas Censuses Detailed Cross-Tabulations on data.census.gov.

Locating 2020 and 2010 Island Areas Censuses Detailed Cross-Tabulation Data

In this tutorial we cover beneficial changes from what was provided in 2010...

2020 Census Detailed DHC-A: Using the Census Data API to Get Individual Data Points

Learn how to access data from the Application Programming Interface (API) to find individual data points from the 2020 Census Detailed DHC-A.

2020 Census Detailed DHC-A: Using the Census Data API to Get a Table

Learn how to access data from the Application Programming Interface (API) to get a table from the 2020 Census Detailed DHC-A.

Accessing 2020 Census Detailed DHC-A Data on data.census.gov

Learn how to access data on detailed racial and ethnic groups and American Indian and Alaska Native tribes and villages from the 2020 Census Detailed DHC-A.

Accessing 2020 Census Detailed DHC-A Data: Census Tracts

Learn how to find 2020 Census Detailed Demographic and Housing Characteristics File A data at the Census Tract level on data.census.gov.

Comparing 2020 Census Detailed DHC-A Data to 2010 Census Data

Learn how to access data from the 2020 Census Detailed Demographic and Housing Characteristics File A and compare it with data from the 2010 Census.

Downloading, Exporting, and Sharing 2020 Census Detailed DHC-A Data

In this video tutorial, we show you how to download, export, and share 2020 Census Detailed DHC-A tables you find in data.census.gov.

How the Detailed DHC-A Adaptive Design Determines Data Availability

In this video tutorial, we show you what to expect in data.census.gov when accessing data from the 2020 Census Detailed DHC-A.

2020 Demographic and Housing Characteristics File: Using the Census Data API to Get Individual Data Points

Learn how to access data from the API to find individual data points from the 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics File.

2020 Demographic and Housing Characteristics File: Using the Census Data API to Get a Table

Learn how to access data from the API to get a table from the 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics File.

Creating Customized Tables: Microdata Access Tool in data.census.gov

Learn how the Microdata Access Tool (MDAT) allows users to create custom tabulations with various available Public Use Microdata sets and vintages.

Redistricting Data Through the Census Data API: Single Estimates

Learn the core concepts and steps needed to extract 2020 P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data using the Census Bureau's Application Programming Interface (API).

Redistricting Data Through the Census Data API: Tables and Group Calls

Following a few core concepts and steps, you can learn how to extract 2020 P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data using the Census Bureau's API.

Making the Most of Mapping on data.census.gov

Learn more about the possibilities the mapping feature of data.census.gov has to offer.

Getting Data for the Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan

This video shows you how to locate data needed for the Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan, or AFHMP.

Using the API to Get All Results for an ACS Table

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to get data for an entire table from the American Community Survey.