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Popular Visualizations
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Visualization2020 Population and Housing State DataAugust 12, 2021View data on population and housing from the 2010 and 2020 Censuses.
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VisualizationRacial and Ethnic Diversity in the U.S.: 2010 Census and 2020 CensusAugust 12, 2021We use the Diversity Index (DI) to measure the probability that two people chosen at random will be from different race and ethnicity groups.
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VisualizationRace and Ethnicity in the United States: 2010 Census and 2020 CensusAugust 12, 2021View how race and ethnicity have changed by state from the 2010 Census and 2020 Census.
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Visualization2020 Census Center of Population Data VisualizationNovember 16, 2021This interactive visualization shows how the Center of Population for the nation has shifted since the first census in 1790.
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Data Gems
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HousingTracking Housing Trends with the Housing Unit Change ViewerMay 30, 2025Curious where new homes are popping up? Watch this video to see how planners and researchers use detailed Census data to track trends right down to the block.
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Income and PovertyUsing SAIPE Data for Grant ApplicationsMay 23, 2025Learn how to access up-to-date poverty and income statistics for states, counties, and school districts.
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PopulationUrban vs Rural – Using Census Bureau Tools to Define Your AreaApril 08, 2025Learn how to identify Urban vs Rural areas using Census Bureau tools like Geocoder, TIGERweb, and data.census.gov.
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PopulationHow to Access Population Data with the International DatabaseJanuary 06, 2025In this Data Gem, we show you how to use the International Database (IDB) to access population data around the world.
Upcoming Webinars
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Data and Tools for Disaster RecoveryGain insights from experts at the Census Bureau’s Center for Economic Studies and Emergency Preparedness and Response Team.
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Census Data for the U.S., States and CountiesFollow along as we find resources, applications, mapping, and comparison techniques available to analyze larger geographies.
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Mapping Made Simple: A data.census.gov Guide to MapsJoin us for a deep dive into our data search platform's mapping tool that turns ordinary datasets into extraordinary visual discovery.
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Inventors and the Allocation of TalentResearch reveals trends on inventors and allocation of talent by linking U.S. patent documents to Census Bureau microdata on people, jobs, and businesses.
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The Research Agenda for the 2030 Census Disclosure Avoidance SystemThis webinar covers disclosure avoidance research plans for the 2030 Census.
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Comparing Income and Poverty Data from the ACS and CPS ASECLearn about two important Census Bureau programs providing income and poverty data.
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Using Labor Statistics to Make Informed DecisionsLearn about the different employment data available from the LEHD program and the ACS and how to utilize it to make informed decisions.
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Good Data Come in Small GeographiesThis presentation focuses on understanding four "smaller" geographies - Census Block, Block Group, Tract and Zip Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA).
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News
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Press ReleaseCensus Bureau to Host Webinar on New Updates to Data.census.govThe U.S. Census Bureau has scheduled a webinar to unveil the latest updates to its new site, data.census.gov.
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Press ReleaseWebinar on Accessing Data in 2019: The Transition to Data.census.govThe U.S. Census Bureau will hold a webinar to show participants how to access data using data.census.gov.
Related Sites
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Census Information Centers (CIC)The CIC Program provides local access, education and technical assistance on census data for planning and decision-making to underserved communities.
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Center for Economic Studies (CES)CES partners with stakeholders to improve measures of the economy and people of the United States through research and development of innovative data products.
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Evidence-Based Decision-Making at the Census BureauLearn how we support evidence-building across government, how we measure the effectiveness of our own work, and how we’re implementing the Evidence Act.
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Federal Statistical Research Data CentersThe Federal Statistical System Research Data Centers are partnerships between federal statistical agencies and leading research institutions.
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Integrated Public Use Microdata SeriesIPUMS-USA is a project dedicated to collecting and distributing United States census data. [University of Minnesota]
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Restricted-Use DataAccess to confidential data is available to qualified research projects.
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State Data Center (SDC) ProgramThe State Data Center (SDC) Program was created to make data available locally to the public.
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