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Getting Started on data.census.gov

Not sure how to begin searching for data on data.census.gov? Check out our Getting Started video tutorial and other how-to materials on this page. 

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.
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Getting Started with Your Search on data.census.gov

April 09, 2025
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.
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