This page provides access to all Census Bureau glossaries of statistical terms and definitions used across our surveys, censuses, programs, and data products.

Explore featured glossaries that apply across multiple topics, including the Official Census Bureau Glossary and Geography Program Glossary, as well as specialized glossaries for specific programs, surveys, and statistical subject areas.

Use these glossaries to understand Census Bureau terminology, geographic concepts, statistical definitions, and program-specific terms used throughout census.gov data, publications, and tools.