U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Skip Header
Data Gems
Webinars
Courses
Resources
REQUEST A DATA TRAINING
View all Data Gems
Webinars
Live and recorded classes led by Census Bureau instructors on a variety of topics.
Upcoming Webinars
Recorded Webinars Webinar Series
View all Courses
Resources
Additional digital learning materials and content.
data.census.gov Data for Equity Survey and Topic One-Pagers
Redistricting Video Tutorials Visualizations
REQUEST A DATA TRAINING
View all Data Gems
Upcoming Webinars Recorded Webinars Webinar Series
View all Courses
data.census.gov Data for Equity Survey and Topic One-Pagers Redistricting Video Tutorials Visualizations

Data Tools Resources

Skip Navigation
Within View by Topic

Data Tools Resources

View Census Academy resources about Data Tools including Data Gems, courses, and webinars.

Data Tool Data Gems

Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
USA Trade Online Data Tool
Follow along with this Data Gem, where we show you how to track international trade commodities over time using the data tool, USA Trade Data.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
Find Changes and Trends with 2020 Census Data Visualizations
In this Data Gem, explore features of two interactive data visualizations, How Has Our Nation’s Population Changed and Exploring Age Groups in the 2020 Census.
Tutorial
Locate and Analyze your Customers and Market with CBB
Learn to select and visualize variables for your industry which enable you to evaluate ideal locations, learn about your customer base, and more.
Tutorial
How to Access, Map, and Compare Detailed Veteran Data
Learn how to access our tables that contain veteran data, including the Veteran Profile from the ACS and the veteran business ownership data from the ABS.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
PART 2: How to Create an Area Comparison Analysis to Visualize Jobs
Learn how to visualize the comparison of the counts of workers employed or living in each area within your primary selected area in OnTheMap.
Tutorial
PART 1: Visualizing Jobs and Labor Force Data with OnTheMap
Learn from our Data Gems Series how to visualize data for your area about workers, jobs and labor force characteristics using OnTheMap.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
How to Visualize 2020 Census Redistricting Data for Your Area
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.
Tutorial
What Data Can You Access from P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data Files?
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.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
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.
Tutorial
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.
View All Data Gems

Data Tool Courses

View All Courses

Data Tool Webinars
2020
2020
  • All
  • 2024
  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018

What Is a Small Business?

This webinar covers the business size data available from the recently-released Economic Census (as well as other Census programs).

An Overview of Recently-Released NAPCS Data From the Economic Census

This webinar provides an overview of the recently-released North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) data from the 2017 Economic Census.

data.census.gov News and Updates: November 2020

Get the latest information on the most recent updates made to the U.S. Census Bureau's new data platform, data.census.gov.

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.

data.census.gov Today: A Comprehensive Overview

Learn how to search for and download data, use the map feature, and customize table views on data.census.gov.

Tips & Tricks to Access Data on Ancestry and Foreign-born Populations

Discover the best way to access demographic, socioeconomic and housing data about foreign-born populations using data.census.gov.

OnTheMap: The Road to Employment Dynamics

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

Your Business by the Numbers: Census Business Builder

Learn how to access statistics on the socioeconomic, housing and demographic characteristics of customers in your market and business data using the CBB.

Demystifying the Census API

Join this webinar for an introduction and live demonstration of our application programming interface (API) in action.

Exploring Census Data Webinar Series: Emerging Technologies

Census Bureau’s subject matter experts explore data on new technologies and emerging industries in this sector.

Covid-19 Demographic and Economic Resources Using Census Data

The Census Bureau has released an interactive data hub resource page on COVID-19 designed to help federal agencies, businesses and communities make decisions.

Utilizing OnTheMap for Emergency Management for Response and Recovery

OnTheMap for Emergency Management is a public data tool used to access U.S. population and workforce statistics for areas being affected by natural disasters.

Census Academy Webinar Series: Veterans in Our Communities

This presentation is an introduction to Veteran data that is readily available through the US Census Bureau’s website.

Combining Census Data with OpenStreetMap Data

This presentation outlines a workflow for developing accessibility measures for auto modes by combining Census data with OpenStreetMap.

Introduction to the Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS)

In the Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS) webinar participants will be provided an overview of the PRCS.

Using Public Microdata to Create Custom Tables on data.census.gov

In this webinar, you will learn how to create custom tables using public use microdata, customize your view, download the data, and provide your feedback.

Exploring data.census.gov

In this webinar, you will learn tips and tricks for effective searches as well as how to download, customize, and map data on data.census.gov.

Introduction to the American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) Files

In this webinar, we will discuss foundational aspects of working with the ACS PUMS files.

Introduction to Census Bureau Data

This webinar will give participants a basic understanding of demographic data collected by the Census Bureau.

How to Access Race, Ethnicity, Foreign Born, and Ancestry Data

Learn about how to access Decennial Census and American Community Survey (ACS) data about race, ethnicity, foreign-born (ACS only), and ancestry groups.

Accessing the Economic Census Local Area Data on data.census.gov

This webinar will provide tips and tricks on how best to access data when trying to find the information for their state and type of business.

View All Webinars

Data Tool Videos

Video
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.
Video
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.
Video
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.
Video
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.
Video
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.
Video
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.
Video
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.
Video
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.
Video
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.
Video
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.
Video
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.
Video
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.
Video
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.
Video
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.
Video
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.
Video
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.
Video
Building a Custom Table Using MDAT
Watch this video to learn how to use Microdata Access (MDAT) through data.census.gov, and create customized tabulation.
Video
Using the FTP for Island Areas Data on data.census.gov
Learn how to export and download data from the 2020 Island Areas Censuses.
Video
How to Use the Tool for Assessing Statistical Capacity (TASC) Results Calculator: A Training of Trainers
The second video of the TASC training of trainers is designed for administrators to learn how to use the TASC Results Calculator.
Video
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.
Video
How to Use the Tool for Assessing Statistical Capacity (TASC)
In this training of trainers, you will learn how to use the TASC to assess statistical capacity.
Video
Explore the Design Refresh on data.census.gov
Let us show you around the modern new look of the redesigned data.census.gov.
Video
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.
Video
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.
Video
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.
Video
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.
Video
Accessing 2020 Redistricting Data: Mapping Geographies
Learn how to map geographies using data.census.gov.
Video
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.
Video
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).
Video
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.
Video
Accessing Community Resilience Estimates for Disaster Preparedness
Community resilience is the capacity of individuals and households to absorb, endure, and recover from the health, social, and economic impacts of a disaster.
Video
Accessing Community Resilience Estimates for Disaster Preparedness
Community resilience is the capacity of individuals and households to absorb, endure, and recover from the health, social, and economic impacts of a disaster.
Video
An Overview of the LEHD Data Program
LEHD data are the result of a partnership between the Census Bureau and U.S. states to provide high quality local labor market information.
Video
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.
Video
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.

Related Information Around the Bureau

data.census.gov Resources

Get an overview of resources available for help on using data.census.gov, the Census API, and Microdata Access.

Data Tools and Apps

Find information using interactive applications to get statistics from multiple surveys.

Experimental Data Products

Innovative statistical products created using new data sources or methodologies that benefit data users in the absence of other relevant products.

Census Survey Explorer

Discover which surveys meet your criteria or needs. Search by topic, geography, and frequency of publication. This is a great place to jumpstart your research.

Visit data.census.gov
Page Last Revised - September 20, 2023
✕
Is this page helpful?
Thumbs Up Image Yes Thumbs Down Image No
✕
NO THANKS
255 characters maximum 255 characters maximum reached
✕
Thank you for your feedback.
Comments or suggestions?

Top

Back to Header