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

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

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In this webinar, we will dive into the American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) file. This webinar covers basics of the PUMS, key considerations when using the files, geographic availability, documentation, and how to access the files to create custom tabulations. We will share the powerful MDAT tool with a live demonstration.

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET

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