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

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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.

Video | December 10, 2020

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.

Video | September 04, 2020

How to Use the COVID-19 Data Hub

This Data Gem will explore the new COVID-19 Hub and the resource page developed by the Census Bureau.

Video | August 18, 2020

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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Courses

AESDirect Walkthrough: Electronic Export Filing System

Duration: 1 hour | Level: Beginner | Recommended for: Exporters, Companies

Analyzing Census Data in Excel

Duration: 1.5 hours | Level: Intermediate | Recommended for: All data users

Census Data with R

Duration: 1 hour | Level: Advanced | Recommended for: Data Scientists, Analysts, Demographers, Researchers

Mapping Census Bureau Data in R with Choroplethr

Duration: 3-4 hours | Level: Intermediate | Recommended for: Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Developers

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Upcoming Webinars

March 02, 2021

Exploring the U.S. Census Bureau’s COVID-19 Resources

Join us for this webinar to explore available resources with live demonstrations and to learn about the data behind these valuable new products.

March 10, 2021

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.

March 16, 2021

Keys to Global Market Success

The webinar will highlight strategies for launching or expanding your global sales.

March 18, 2021

data.census.gov News and Updates: March 2021

Learn about the latest round of updates made to the U.S. Census Bureau's new data platform, data.census.gov.

March 31, 2021

Starting a Small Business

This webinar will dive into economic and demographic data valuable for starting a small business.

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