The Census Bureau conducts over 130 surveys and provides data access to thousands of variables through dozens of data tools, a variety of data visualizations, data tables, raw data, and the Census Application Programming Interface (or API for short).

This “Start Here” course is meant to be a quick start guide for beginners, but be sure to explore Census Academy’s many resources when you are ready to learn more.

Module 2: Our Surveys and Data

Data Gem: How to Find What Survey Has the Data You Need with Census Survey Explorer (7:42)

If you are looking for data about a specific topic or area but do not know where to find such data, you can use the Census Survey Explorer to discover which surveys have the topics, geographies, and frequency of release that you are interested in. This Data Gem will use practical real-life examples to teach you how to search our surveys with the Census Survey Explorer and offer tips for how to use the tool's guidance pages.

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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.