Data.census.gov Newsletter – November 2022

Learn about the latest system updates, data releases, and educational opportunities for data.census.gov.

Latest System Updates

In October, we released new updates to improve your experience on data.census.gov. With this release, you will now see:

• Comparisons for multiple geographies in the Geography Profiles
• Improved performance of Geography Profiles
• Full display of survey/program titles
• Continued search engine optimization
• Fixes to 12 defects

A primary feature of the release is to allow more comparisons in the Geography Profiles. This applies to geographies that do not fit neatly within the comparison geography. For example, ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) that cross state boundaries. With this update, you will now see data comparisons to both states that ZCTA falls within.

We also improved the speed of the Geography Profiles. Featured statistics at the top of the page now load more quickly as you access the profiles.

When viewing tables and maps with this release, you will now see the full survey or program name. This improved header makes it easier to see the source information.

Finally, we performed behind-the-scenes technical work to add more descriptive content to the Geography Profiles. This makes it easier for external search engines to better understand and link to the content on our site.

Latest Data Releases

New data releases:

• Decennial Census of Island Areas Demographic Profile – 10/20
  • American Samoa
  • Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
  • Guam
  • U.S. Virgin Islands
• 2021 American Community Survey 1-Year Supplemental Estimates – 10/20
• 2021 American Community Survey 1-Year Public Use Microdata Sample – 10/20
• September 2022 Current Population Survey Basic Monthly – 10/13
• November 2021 CPS Computer and Internet Use Supplement – 10/13
• 2020 Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS) Time Series – 9/29
• 2021 October Current Population Survey Enrollment Supplement – 9/29

Coming Soon

In future updates to data.census.gov, we are working toward:

• Improved Geography Profiles
• Enhanced search
• Defect fixes

November Events

We will promote data.census.gov to attendees at these events in November:

• Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Annual Conference – 11/2-11/5
• The Mid-America Association for Institutional Research (MidAIR) – 11/9-11/11
• National League of Cities (NLC) City Summit – 11/16-11/19

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New Video Tutorials:

Accessing 2020 Island Areas Censuses Data on data.census.gov

Exporting, Downloading, and Using the FTP for Island Areas Data on data.census.gov

New Recorded Webinar:

Accessing 2020 Island Areas Censuses (IAC) Demographic Profiles on data.census.gov

In October, the U.S. Census Bureau released 2020 Island Areas Censuses data for people living in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Join us for this webinar event for a brief overview of what Island Area data are available, and to learn how you can access the data through the Census Bureau's main data platform, data.census.gov.

Upcoming Workshops: 

These participatory classes walk you through examples that cover the basics of using data.census.gov to find demographic and economic data, including ways to search, options available for getting tables into Excel, how to map a table, and more. Time is allotted throughout the training for questions, and participation is strongly encouraged. No prior knowledge of using data.census.gov is required for these classes.

Making the Most of Mapping in data.census.gov

Basics of Finding Data on data.census.gov

Advanced Usage of data.census.gov

Upcoming Webinar:

An Introduction and Getting Started on data.census.gov

11/30: 2:00pm-3:00pm

Whether you have been using data.census.gov, or are a newcomer to the site, this webinar has something for everyone! Join us on November 30th to learn how to search for and download data, use the map feature, and customize table views on data.census.gov. 

Featured Question

How do I navigate between the different pages?

Use the tabs at the top of the screen to navigate between the different sections of the site: All, Tables, Maps, and Pages.

Click the “Filters” and “Results” button in the upper left to expand and collapse the panels.

About data.census.gov

Data.census.gov is the primary platform to access data and digital content from the U.S. Census Bureau. We continuously update data.census.gov with new data from our most popular survey and programs, as well as system enhancements to improve your experience on the platform.

We’re here to help with your data needs:

• Visit our data.census.gov Resources page for educational materials
• Learn about Microdata Access and the Census Data API
• Request a data.census.gov training: ced.cedsci.outreach@census.gov
• Request a training for your local area: census.askdata@census.gov
• Ask your questions: census.data@census.gov

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