Getting Started With data.census.gov

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Getting Started: What You Need to Know

Data.census.gov represents a new chapter in the Census Bureau’s dissemination approach by centralizing data access and allowing for a more rapid response to customers. The Census Academy team is excited to share their favorite tips and tricks about how to find and use Census Bureau data.

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Introductory Materials

Explore Census Data Video

Tour: Looking for help on how to start your search for Census Bureau data on data.census.gov? Explore two easy options to navigate the site in this brief video tutorial.
Census Academy Q&A Video

Q & A: This webinar introduces data.census.gov and answers common questions, demonstrating how to use the platform.
Selecting Your Area Video

Selecting Your Area/Geography: Selecting your area is one of the most important steps of every data search. In this brief video tutorial, learn three easy options to select geographies on data.census.gov.

More educational content is coming to your inbox soon:

  • Accessing race and ancestry data
  • Accessing Economic Census data
  • Accessing American Community Survey data
  • Customizing, visualizing, and downloading data

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Retiring American FactFinder

The U.S. Census Bureau has retired American FactFinder (AFF), its statistics and information search engine after 20 years. AFF will remain as an archive system for data and functionality that are not yet available in data.census.gov until March 30, 2020.  

After March 31, 2020, our American FactFinder will be decommissioned and no longer available.

About Census Academy

Let us show you how to find and use Census Bureau data for your everyday uses, including informing your business plan, supporting grant proposals and research projects, developing apps, urban development planning and services, and much more! Whether you’re looking for economic or demographic data, we can teach you how to get what you need for your various projects.

To request free workshops and trainings for your organization, send us an e-mail at census.askdata@census.gov.