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2020 Census Detailed DHC-A: Using the Census Data API to Get Individual Data Points

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2020 Census Detailed DHC-A: Using the Census Data API to Get Individual Data Points

Learn how to access data from the Application Programming Interface (API) to find individual data points from the 2020 Census Detailed Demographic and Housing Characteristics File A.

2020 Census Race and Ethnicity Data: The Detailed DHC-A Proof of Concept www.census.gov/data/academy/webinars/2023/detailed-dhc-a-proof-of-concept.html

Developing the DAS: Demonstration Data and Progress Metrics
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Microdata Access Tool Resource Page
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