How to Access Data About Your Community

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How to Access Data About Your Community

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 Economic Census and American Community Survey data. 

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Accessing Economic Census Local Area Data

Accessing Economic Census Local Area Data: This webinar will provide tips and tricks on how to access economic data, following key scenarios that users will face when trying to find the information for their state and type of business. 2017 Economic Census Geographic Area Statistics data will be released on a flow basis by state and sector through August 2020.
How to Access American Community Survey Data

How to Access an American Community Survey Data Profile about Your Community: Looking for data about your community? In this short video tutorial, learn an easy way to access social, economic, housing, and demographic statistics for your selected area or multiple areas on data.census.gov.

More educational content is coming to your inbox soon:

  • 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.