Data.census.gov Newsletter – December 2025

Data.census.gov Newsletter – December 2025

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Featured Question

Which Statistical Weight Should I Apply in the Microdata Access Tool?

Because data in the Microdata Access Tool are based on survey samples, you must apply a statistical weight to make sure the data represent the overall population. In most cases, the site automatically applies a suggested weight using the first variable you selected.

The left panel of the table display allows you to make edits to:

Change the statistical weight that is applied to your table
Select unweighted counts. This tells you the number of survey responses each estimate is based on and is a useful data quality measure.

When Would I Need to Change the Statistical Weight?

Review the weight automatically applied to your custom table. When any variables used in the table have different suggested weights, you may need to manually change the weight to meet your data analysis needs.

How Can I Find the Suggested Weight for Each Variable?

We offer multiple ways to find the suggested weight for a variable:

1) Select a single variable in the Microdata Access Tool. View the suggested weight for that variable in the URL, for example, wt=PWGTP for PUMS person weight. You may also click the Tables tab and see the weight in the left panel.

2) Explore microdata technical documentation on census.gov for the survey/program you are using.

3) Explore metadata for the variable in the application programming interface.

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Tips & Tricks of the Month

Did you know the American Community Survey (ACS) provides Data Profiles with a snapshot of your community all in one place? Tables pull together statistics on social, economic, housing, and demographic topics, making it easy to get the big picture at a glance. With the latest ACS release now available, you can quickly navigate to the profile that fits your needs and dive right in.

👉 Get started by exploring these popular tables:

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💻 data.census.gov News and Updates: December 2025

Join us Thursday, December 18 for a webinar highlighting the latest enhancements to data.census.gov, featuring our December 2025 release and a comprehensive review of the most significant improvements from throughout the year.

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December Workshops

Join us for a free virtual workshop to sharpen your data skills!

Finding Economic Data on data.census.gov and the API

Basics of Using the Census Application Programming Interface (API)

Data.census.gov Geography Essentials for Beginners

Basics of Finding Data Using data.census.gov

Advanced Usage of data.census.gov

Making the Most of Mapping in data.census.gov

Basics of Using the Microdata Access Tool in data.census.gov

Finding American Community Survey Data

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Featured Video

Getting Started with Your Search on data.census.gov

This video is the perfect starting point for newcomers to data.census.gov!

Learn about the different ways to search for data on the platform and get tips and tricks to help you get started.

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Recent Releases

November 20:

2023 Annual Business Survey Company Summary

2023 Annual Business Survey Characteristics of Businesses

2023 Annual Business Survey Characteristics of Business Owners

2023 Annual Business Survey Module Business Characteristics

2023 Nonemployer Statistics by Demographics Series (NES-D): Company Summary

2023 Nonemployer Statistics by Demographics Series (NES-D): Owner Characteristics of Nonemployer Firms

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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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