Customizing, Downloading, and Visualizing Data From data.cenus.gov

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. 

How to Visualize Data for Your Area on data.census.gov: In this brief video tutorial, discover how to visualize the most popular statistics for your area through the data visualization profiles on data.census.gov.

How to Customize and Download Tables: Do you know how to customize and download tables using data.census.gov? In this brief video tutorial, discover easy tricks to customize your view, and learn how to download the data in two different formats.

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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.