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Population & Housing Characteristics Resources

View Census Academy resources about the topic of Population & Housing Characteristics including Data Gems, courses, and webinars.

Population & Housing Characteristics Data Gems

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Data Gem

Access and Compare Rural vs. Urban Area Population Data

August 20, 2025

Learn how to use the Geographic Components feature in data.census.gov to get data for rural areas and urban areas.
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 Access Population Data with the International Database

January 06, 2025

In this Data Gem, we show you how to use the International Database (IDB) to access population data around the world.
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

Exploring Puerto Rico's Vulnerable Populations Data with MCE

October 18, 2024

In this Data Gem video, we’ll dive into the tool My Community Explorer for Puerto Rico.
Data Gem

How to Utilize CBB to Analyze the Economic Effects of Disasters

October 11, 2024

Assess disaster impact on local businesses, supply chains, and more for FEMA Disaster Declaration (DR) areas.
Data Gem

How to Gain Insights on Disability Characteristics in America

October 11, 2024

Whether you’re a researcher, policy maker, or simply curious about disability data, this video is a must-watch!
Data Gem

Access Demographic and Earnings Data with Ease for Your EEO Workforce Analysis

June 17, 2024

Learn how to use the EEO table tool to analyze hiring and pay equity for protected class populations for over 200 specific occupation categories.
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 Access Population Data with the International Database

January 08, 2024

In this Data Gem, we show you how to use the International Database (IDB) to access population data around the world.
Data Gem

International Demographic Trends using the International Database

January 08, 2024

In this Data Gem, we show you how to use the International Database (IDB) to compare demographic data.
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

Inside Your State Legislature

December 07, 2023

In this Data Gem, we show you how to locate data for both the Upper and Lower Chambers of your State Legislative District.
Data Gem

When to Use QuickFacts, a Tool That Gets You Data Fast!

October 20, 2023

If you are looking for popular current statistics, QuickFacts is a good place to start.
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

Cómo puede obtener los datos de su vecindario con solo unos clics?

September 21, 2023

Usando sectores censales puede seleccionar los límites de su área y acceder estadísticas demográficas, socioeconómicas y de vivienda sobre su comunidad.
Data Gem

Discover My Tribal Area, a Tool to Quickly Find Data

August 03, 2023

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.
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, Map, and Compare Detailed Veteran Data

November 09, 2022

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.
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.

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