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Data Science & Visualization Resources

View Census Academy resources about the topic of Data Science & Visualization including Data Gems, courses, and webinars.

Data Science & Visualization Data Gems

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Data Gem

What’s up with the PopClock?

August 15, 2025

Did you ever wonder how fast the U.S. population is growing? And the world? Watch this Data Gem to learn.
Data Gem

Discover Your Neighborhood with the Census Address Map Viewer!

June 26, 2025

Click, zoom, explore—see your community like never before!
Data Gem

Tracking Housing Trends with the Housing Unit Change Viewer

May 30, 2025

Curious where new homes are popping up? Watch this video to see how planners and researchers use detailed Census data to track trends right down to the block.
Data Gem

Using SAIPE Data for Grant Applications

May 23, 2025

Learn how to access up-to-date poverty and income statistics for states, counties, and school districts.
Data Gem

Urban vs Rural – Using Census Bureau Tools to Define Your Area

April 08, 2025

Learn how to identify Urban vs Rural areas using Census Bureau tools like Geocoder, TIGERweb, and data.census.gov.
Data Gem

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

December 19, 2024

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

How to Find Key Housing Trends and Demographics

December 12, 2024

Learn how to access detailed local housing statistics on value, heating sources, occupancy, renter demographics, and more using data.census.gov.
Data Gem

Exploring the Economic Census

December 05, 2024

Learn how to access key economic data to support your analysis of local business statistics and industry data by NAICS codes from the 2022 Economic Census.
Data Gem

Explorando los datos de vulnerabilidad social de Puerto Rico

October 18, 2024

En este Data Gem, navegaremos a través de la herramienta My Community Explorer para Puerto Rico.
Data Gem

How to Build Customized Industry Groups and Geographic Areas

May 27, 2024

Dive deeper into how to use Census Business Builder to for your specific business analysis needs and how to generate a tailored business report.
Data Gem

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

April 09, 2024

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.
Data Gem

What Is the Margin of Error?

March 21, 2024

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

How to Get a Statistical Snapshot of Your Community with a Narrative Profile

December 28, 2023

In this Data Gem, we will show you how to create a narrative profile using American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
Data Gem

What Detailed Data Are Available for the Hispanic Community?

September 28, 2023

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

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

September 21, 2023

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.
Data Gem

Locate and Analyze your Customers and Market with CBB

March 30, 2023

Learn to select and visualize variables for your industry which enable you to evaluate ideal locations, learn about your customer base, and more.
Data Gem

How to Access Retail Sales Data for the Nation and States

December 12, 2022

In this Data Gem, we demonstrate the Monthly State Retail Sales Tool, which easily allows you to compare year-over-year retail data by sector.
Data Gem

How to Access Population Estimates for Cities and Towns

May 26, 2022

This Data Gem shows you how to find data from the Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Program for cities and towns.
Data Gem

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

April 01, 2022

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

How to Access Income Data Tables and Reports from the CPS ASEC

October 28, 2021

This Data Gem covers some basic information about how different types of income (personal, household, and family) are measured.
Data Gem

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

September 17, 2021

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

How Can I Access 2020 Census Redistricting Data?

September 16, 2021

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.
Data Gem

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

September 16, 2021

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

Can I Compare 2020 Census and 2010 Census Redistricting Data?

September 16, 2021

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

How Can I Visualize Race and Hispanic Origin Data?

September 13, 2021

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

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

September 13, 2021

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

How to Visualize Population and Housing Trends Between 2020 and 2010

September 13, 2021

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

How Can I Access Data about Race and Ethnic Diversity?

September 13, 2021

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

How to Visualize 2020 Census Redistricting Data for Your Area

August 12, 2021

In this Data Gem, you will learn how to use the 2020 Census Demographic Data Map Viewer to easily visualize 2020 Redistricting Data for your area.
Data Gem

What Data Can You Access from P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data Files?

August 10, 2021

In this Data Gem, you will learn what redistricting is, what P.L. 94-171 is, what data are available in redistricting data files, and more.
Data Gem

What Are Census Blocks?

August 03, 2021

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.
Data Gem

How to Download the Complete Set of 2020 Census Redistricting Files

August 03, 2021

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.
Data Gem

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

June 28, 2021

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

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

June 03, 2021

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.
Data Gem

How to Conduct an “Address Search” to Access Data for Your Location

May 14, 2021

In this Data Gem you will learn how to use an address to identify all the geographic levels that include your location or organization.
Data Gem

How to Use the GEOCORR to Identify Geographies That Make Up Your Area

May 14, 2021

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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Data Science & Visualization Webinars

Making the Most of Mapping on data.census.gov

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

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