How to Access Data About Race, Ethnicity, and More

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How to Access Data About Race, Ethnicity, and More

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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How to Access Race Data

How to Access Race Data: In this brief video tutorial, discover how to find population totals and characteristics across race groups using the advanced search on data.census.gov.

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Hispanic Population Data: Looking for Census Bureau data on the Hispanic population? In this brief video tutorial, learn tricks to easily access this information using data.census.gov.

Accessing Race Ethnicity Foreign Born and Ancestry Data

How to Access Race, Ethnicity, Foreign Born, and Ancestry Data: In this webinar, learn about how to access Decennial Census and American Community Survey (ACS) data about race, ethnicity, foreign-born (ACS only), and ancestry groups (ACS only) using a variety of available online tools. Learn about how the Census Bureau collects and publishes data on these topics, as well how to access and download tables and create maps.

More educational content is coming to your inbox soon:

  • Accessing Economic Census and 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 30, 2020, 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.