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Geography Data Gems

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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to Get a Statistical Snapshot of Your Community with a Narrative Profile
In this Data Gem, we will show you how to create a narrative profile using American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
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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.
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When to Use QuickFacts, a Tool That Gets You Data Fast!
If you are looking for popular current statistics, QuickFacts is a good place to start.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to Access Population Estimates for Cities and Towns
This Data Gem shows you how to find data from the Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Program for cities and towns.
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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.
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PART 6: Select a Customized Area to Perform a Labor Market Analysis
Learn how you can use the area selection tool to customize the area on the map to perform data analysis.
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PART 5: Create an Inflow and Outflow Analysis of your Labor Market
This Gem shows you how to visualize the inflow and outflow of workers to and from your selection area and the number of workers who live and work in the area.
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PART 4: Create Destination Analysis to Visualize Jobs & Workforce Data
This Gem adds the ability to select any area in the country to visualize the home or work destinations of the workers employed or living in the area.
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PART 3: Create a Distance/Direction Analysis to Visualize Commuting
This Gem focuses on showing you how to visualize on a map the distance and direction that workers commute between residence and employment locations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What Are Census Blocks?
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.
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How to Conduct an “Address Search” to Access Data for Your Location
In this Data Gem you will learn how to use an address to identify all the geographic levels that include your location or organization.
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How to Use the GEOCORR to Identify Geographies That Make Up Your Area
Whether you are looking for estimates for the nation or a population count for your city block, geography is a critical element to using Census data.
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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.
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How to Select Your Area to Access Data Using data.census.gov
Learn three easy ways to select your area on data.census.gov.
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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.
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What 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?
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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.
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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.

Geography Courses

Geography Webinars


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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).

TIGERweb - Prowling Through Geographic Attributes

In this session, learn the history of TIGERweb, how to access and use it, and to see how your community is mapped in our system.

Introduction to Geographic Areas

This webinar will cover the different types of Census geographic areas and their histories

Using the API to Access Data for Puerto Rico

For data users who want to learn how to access data for Puerto Rico from the Census Data API without third-party software or programming knowledge.

Puerto Rico Geography for Data Access

During this session, participants will learn about legal, administrative, and statistical geographies that is available for data accessing.

Finding Your Way Through Census Bureau Geographies

Explore 5 different types of Census Bureau geographies by learning their backgrounds.

Your Community by the Numbers: Data for Community Development

Learn how to use data.census.gov to access the most current and relevant demographic, socioeconomic, and housing statistics about your community.

A Discussion on the Latest 2020 Post-Enumeration Survey Results

Join us for a presentation on the latest Post-Enumeration Survey data showing which states have an undercount or overcount of their total population.

Mastering Complex Geographies on data.census.gov

This training shows you how to select geographic components, find which geographies are compatible with a dataset, and how to use the mapping feature.

To Nest, or Not to Nest, That is the Quest

In this session, learn about the interconnections of Census Bureau geographies in order to better pinpoint your data selections.

The Road to Employment Dynamics: OnTheMap

This training is designed for local planners, businesses, and other data users who want to research local workforce and employment trends.

Geography Areas and Concepts for the American Community Survey

This webinar explains how the popular geographic types, such as block groups, census tracts, and ZIP Code Tabulation Areas are used to present ACS data.

Understanding Legal and Administrative Geography for Data Users

This webinar defines the various legal and administrative geographies catalogued by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Using ACS Geodatabase Files and ArcGIS Pro with ACS Data

Discover the richness of American Community Survey (ACS) data when you learn how to map it.

Understanding Statistical Geographies

This webinar explores statistical geographies in detail by reviewing their origin, how they have changed over time, and more.

Exploring Census Data Webinar Series: Hidden Gems Data

Census Bureau’s subject matter experts provide practical ways to use our unique, hidden gems data from multiple business programs.

OnTheMap: The Road to Employment Dynamics

This workshop is designed for data users who want to research local workforce and employment trends.

Exploring Census Data Webinar Series: Economic Geography

Census Bureau’s subject matter experts provide information on varying economic geographies.

U.S. Census Bureau Geography: Getting The Knack Of The Census Tract

This presentation will describe the origins of the Census Tract; how it evolved into its present-day form, how it is used, and more.

New Updates to Job-to-Job Flows Explorer on Workers Job-Hopping Across Cities

Learn about the new capabilities of the U.S. Census’s Bureau Job-to-Job Flows Explorer tool, a web-based analysis and interactive visualization data tool.

Recent Updates to LODES and OnTheMap

This webinar will discuss the recent data updates, associated application changes, and work through a series of demonstrations using OnTheMap and LODES.

Exploring Census Data Webinar Series: Hidden Gems

During this webinar, Census Bureau experts help you understand practical ways to use our hidden gems data and more.

Using the Census Bureau Planning Database with the ROAM

ROAM is based on a subset of the Planning Database data at the census tract-level, including the LRS, poverty status, education level, race, and more.

World Trade Month Series: Manage Challenges in the Global Marketplace

This webinar provides an overview of techniques and resources to avoid challenges abroad.

Using ROAM to Locate and Learn about Hard-to-Count Areas

Explore the Response Outreach Area Mapper (ROAM) application that helps to improve response rates.

Your Business by the Numbers: Intro to Economic Programs & Data Tools

Find out how the Census Bureau measures key information about businesses and industries in this overview of the Economic Census and other economic programs.

Census Business Builder - Small Business Edition: A Primer

During this one-hour webinar, you will be introduced to the Census Business Builder (CBB) suite of web-based applications and get a tour of how to access them.

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