DATA GEMS: PUMAs: Filling Data Gaps Across States
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Have you ever tried to get data for a small area, like a county, but found missing information? In this video, you’ll learn about Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMAs). PUMAs help you get complete data for every part of a state. We’ll show you how to find PUMA data and why it’s useful.
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