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Data.census.gov outreach staff exhibit at conferences and give presentations, and provide workshops and webinars throughout the year. Learn more about our activities here.
Releases
Find out the latest updates about data.census.gov, the Census API, and the Microdata Access, including the most recent data releases and news.

Video Tutorials

Our team is excited to share with you our favorite tips and tricks about how to use data.census.govCensus API, and Microdata Access.

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How to Use data.census.gov

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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.
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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.
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Getting Started with Your Search on data.census.gov
Learn about the different ways to search for data on the platform; from basics, like using the Single Search to applying filters in the Advanced Search.
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Locating 2020 and 2010 Island Areas Censuses Detailed Cross-Tabulation Data
In this tutorial we cover beneficial changes from what was provided in 2010...
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Finding Geographic Information Using the Census Geocoder
Learn how to find geographic information about a given geography using the Census Geocoder.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Accessing 2020 Island Areas Censuses Data: General Access
In this video tutorial we show you how to access data from the 2020 Island Areas Censuses on data.census.gov.
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Accessing 2020 Island Areas Censuses Data: Download, Export, and FTP
Learn how to export and download data from the 2020 Island Areas Censuses on data.census.gov.
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Accessing 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics Data on data.census.gov
In this video tutorial, we show you how to access 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics housing data in data.census.gov.
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Downloading, Exporting, and Sharing 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics Data
Learn how to download, export, and share 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics tables you find in data.census.gov.
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Accessing 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics Data: Census Tracts
Learn how to find 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics data at the Census Tract level on data.census.gov.
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Finding 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics Data for Urban and Rural Geographic Components
In this video tutorial, we show you how to access data from the 2020 Census DHC for the urban and rural portions of a geography.
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Comparing 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics Data to 2010 Census Data
Learn how to access data from the 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics File and compare it with data from the 2010 Census.
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How to Create a Map from Scratch Using data.census.gov
Learn how to create a map using data you found on the Census Bureau’s main data search platform, data.census.gov.
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How to Create a Map from a Table Using data.census.gov
Learn how to create a map using a table you found on the Census Bureau’s main data search platform, data.census.gov.
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Explanation of Mapping Buttons on data.census.gov
Learn all about the mapping buttons found in the ribbon of the Census Bureau’s main data search platform, data.census.gov.
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How to Export and Download Tables in data.census.gov
In this video tutorial, we show you the differences between exporting and downloading data from data.census.gov.
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Accessing 2020 Island Areas Censuses Data on data.census.gov
Learn how to access data from the 2020 Island Areas Censuses.
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Using the FTP for Island Areas Data on data.census.gov
Learn how to export and download data from the 2020 Island Areas Censuses.
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Explore the Design Refresh on data.census.gov
Let us show you around the modern new look of the redesigned data.census.gov.
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How to Start Navigating data.census.gov
In this video, we highlight new features available on our data dissemination tool, data.census.gov.
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How to Find a Geography Using Maps on data.census.gov
This video shows you how to find data for a geography, using the mapping feature.
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Improved Navigation on data.census.gov
This video highlights the new features released to data.census.gov in December 2021.
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Accessing 2020 Census Redistricting Data on data.census.gov
In this video tutorial, we show you various examples on how to access Redistricting Data to pull tables on housing population counts, apply filters, and more.
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Accessing 2020 Redistricting Data: Hispanic or Latino Population
In this tutorial, we show you how to navigate the data platform to find 2020 Redistricting data tables on the Hispanic or Latino population.
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Accessing 2020 Redistricting Data: Census Blocks
Learn how to find 2020 P.L. 94-171 Redistricting data at the Census block level on data.census.gov.
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Accessing 2020 Redistricting Data: Customizing Your Table View
The "Customize Table" button on data.census.gov gives data users many options to change the way they view a data table on data.census.gov.
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Accessing 2020 Redistricting Data: Mapping Geographies
Learn how to map geographies using data.census.gov.
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Comparing 2010 and 2020 Redistricting Data on data.census.gov
Many data users will want to access the newly release 2020 Redistricting Data and compare it with the previous 2010 Redistricting data.
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Using the Survey Filter Panel on data.census.gov
Learn more about the advanced search options, and continued improvements to the Census Bureau’s data search platform.
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Accessing 2010 Redistricting Data on data.census.gov
How to access 2010 Redistricting Data on data.census.gov?
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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.

How to Use Census API

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Using the API to Get Results for Multiple Estimates
In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to get data for only the variables you need from the 2018 ACS 1-Year Data Profiles.
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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.
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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.

Data Gems about data.census.gov

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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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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.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
Tutorial
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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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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.
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How to Access Race Data on data.census.gov
Explore Census data by race with these tricks on data.census.gov.
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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.
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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.
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How to Navigate data.census.gov
Learn two easy ways to get started with your search on data.census.gov.
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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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Page Last Revised - April 3, 2024
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