Finding Your Way Through Census Bureau Geographies
Finding Your Way Through Census Bureau Geographies
Description
Explore 5 different types of Census Bureau geographies by learning their backgrounds; when and where to access data associated with them; and how to manipulate data.census.gov to locate these geographies quickly. We will take a look at the history and the logic behind the following Census Bureau geographies: (1) Census Tract, (2) Tribal Areas, (3) Congressional Districts, (4) School Districts, and (5) Public-Use Microdata Areas. This is an interactive training, and we will break attendees into "rooms" in order to participate as groups in hands-on exercises.
Webinar Materials
Prerequisite: Review
Optional
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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.
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How to Conduct an “Address Search” to Access Data for Your LocationIn this Data Gem you will learn how to use an address to identify all the geographic levels that include your location or organization.
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How to Select Your Area to Access Data Using data.census.govLearn three easy ways to select your area on data.census.gov.
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What is a Census Tract? Making Sense of Census GeographyIf want to access data for parts of your community, Census Tracts are the way to go.
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What is a CDP? Making Sense of Census GeographyWorking with census geography can be confusing. If you need to access data for cities and towns, it is important to learn more about CDPs.
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What is a ZCTA? Making Sense of Census GeographyThe Census Bureau does not produce population data at the Zip Code level, but rather by its own Zip Code Tabluation Areas, or "ZCTA." So how does it work?
Others in Series
Webinar
How to Make a Data-Driven Business Plan Using Census Bureau Data
This webinar will guide attendees through the key economic surveys and programs that will be helpful in forming a business plan.
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Using the Census Survey Explorer to Get Started
Through exercises we will locate the desired data results and help you get more familiar with Census Bureau surveys/censuses.
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Deep Diving into the Microdata Access Tool (MDAT)
In this workshop, we will go through some hands-on-exercises using the MDAT to customize our tabulations.
Related Information
Page Last Revised - February 14, 2023