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How-to Materials for Using the Census API

Do you have questions on how to use the Census API? Check out our step-by-step guidance to learn how to use the Census API to find the data you need.

How-to Materials for Using the Microdata Access

Do you have questions on how to use Microdata Access? Check out our step-by-step guidance to learn how to use Microdata Access to create your own tabulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our FAQs to learn about using data.census.gov and the Census API. Find out what data, features, and functionality are available.

Video Tutorials

Our team has created a series of "how-to" videos for those looking for ways to enhance their knowledge of data.census.gov, Census API, and Microdata Access.

Webinars

Did you miss our latest webinar? Would you like to watch it again? View our latest recorded webinars on data.census.gov, the Census API, and Microdata Access.

Workshops

In these participatory classes, data.census.gov outreach staff walk you through examples that cover basics and advanced of using data.census.gov to find data.

About data.census.gov

In these informational one-pagers, we address some of the most frequently asked questions to better assist with your data needs.

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