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Census Bureau Resources

Age Search Service

The Census Bureau provides an "age search" service to the public.
American Housing Survey (AHS)

The AHS is sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Ancestry

Ancestry refers to a person’s ethnic origin or descent, "roots," or heritage, or the place of birth of the person or the person’s parents or ancestors.
Disability

The Census Bureau collects data on disability primarily through the American Community Survey (ACS) and the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP).
Educational Attainment

Educational attainment refers to the highest level of education that an individual has completed.
Families and Living Arrangements

Our statistics highlight trends in household and family composition, describe characteristics of the residents of housing units, and show how they are related.
Health Insurance

The Bureau collects health insurance data using three national surveys: CPS ASEC, ACS, and SIPP.
Hispanic Origin

People who identify with the terms “Hispanic” or “Latino” are those who classify themselves in one of the specific Hispanic or Latino categories.
Income

Census money income is defined as income received on a regular basis before payments for taxes, social security, etc. and does not reflect noncash benefits.
International

The U.S. Census Bureau conducts demographic, economic, and geographic studies of other countries and strengthens statistical development around the world.
Poverty

If a family's total income is less than the official poverty threshold for a family of that size and composition, then they are considered to be in poverty.
Race

The data on race and ethnicity were derived from answers to the question on race and ethnicity that was asked of individuals in the United States.

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Page Last Revised - June 16, 2025

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