Explore comprehensive U.S. Census data, historical surveys, interactive visualizations, and official publications. This guide provides quick access to demographic, economic, and geographic information from key U.S. Census Bureau resources and tools like PolicyMap and Census Business Builder.
Explore Census Data
U.S. Census Bureau data using TIGER/Line shapefiles as base maps.
About the U.S. Census Bureau
Learn about the U.S. Census Bureau's mission, authority, and goals, along with the data they collect and how it's used.
Explore the list of censuses and surveys conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau to learn about each of them.
Decennial Census Official Publications
Conducted every 10 years, the decennial census determines the number of people living in the United States. Find official publications from previous censuses.
Economic Census
A comprehensive measure of American business and economy conducted every five years.
American Community Survey (ACS)
A key demographic survey that provides yearly information about the U.S. population and economy.
1940 Census
Access the 1940 Census records via the National Archives website.
Historical Census Reports and Data
Find historical census reports and data spanning more than a century.
Census Business Builder
An interactive tool to access key business and demographic data.
TIGER/Line Shapefiles
Geographic and spatial data for mapping and analysis, essential for visualizing census data.
Housing Data and Reports
Access detailed reports on housing characteristics and data across the U.S.
Population and Demographics
Explore demographic data including population estimates and projections.
Income and Poverty
Reports and statistics on income distribution and poverty across the nation.
Health Insurance Coverage
Explore data on health insurance coverage rates, trends, and disparities.
Description:
PolicyMap is a data and mapping tool that offers easy access to U.S. Census data along with other demographic, economic, and geographic datasets. Use it to visualize and analyze Census data by location for insightful geographic analysis.
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Create Custom Maps:
Generate interactive maps using demographic and economic Census data to visualize trends by region or neighborhood.
Compare Data Across Locations:
Compare Census data across multiple locations using predefined reports or by creating custom regions.
Analyze Trends Over Time:
Access historical Census data to analyze trends over time, including shifts in population, housing, and income.
Download Reports:
Download demographic reports by location for research and analysis.
Statistical Resources
Access U.S. government data for research, application development, and data visualization through the following detailed Statistical Resources.
Data.gov: The home of the U.S. Government’s open data. Here you will find data, tools, and resources to conduct research, develop web and mobile applications, design data visualizations, and more.
ProQuests Statistical Abstract of the United States: Access comprehensive summaries of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States through ProQuest's Statistical Abstract of the United States database
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