Data.census.gov Newsletter – May 2026 

Connecting With Data Users

In April, our staff participated in several events, including:

• National Institute of Computer-Assisted Reporting (NICAR) Conference
• Public Library Association (PLA) Conference
• American Planning Association (APA) National Planning Conference

This month we'll be at:

• SelectUSA Investment Summit
• Population Association of America (PAA) Annual Meeting
• American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) Annual Conference

During these events, we highlight data.census.gov, help data users navigate the site, answer questions, and gather feedback to improve users' experience.

Our outreach also includes trainings, webinars and workshops designed to make Census Bureau data easier to access and use.

We look forward to connecting! 

What's New on data.census.gov

Easier table customization with a new edit (pencil) icon to help you organize and save your tables more efficiently.

New CPS table note added to custom tables created using Current Population Survey (CPS) datasets, including direct links to Data Management System and Disclosure Review Board resources.

Featured Video Tutorial

How to Create a Map from a Table Using data.census.gov

Learn how to create a map using a table you found on the Census Bureau’s main data search platform, data.census.gov.

April Releases

April 30, 2026

• 2022 Economic Census: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
• 2022 Economic Census: Health Care and Social Assistance
• Public Sector: State Government Tax Collections

April 16, 2026

• Incremental Developmental Code Release
• Public Sector: Public Employment and Payroll

We're Here to Help!

Visit our 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

Upcoming Webinar

Unlocking the Power of Maps on data.census.gov

May 28, 2:00 p.m. ET

Explore the mapping feature in data.census.gov!

Designed for both beginners and experienced data users, this session covers how to transform standard datasets into geographic visualizations.

📅 May Workshops

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

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

Making the Most of Mapping in data.census.gov

Advanced Usage of data.census.gov

Basics of Using the Census Application Programming Interface (API)

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

Data.census.gov Geography Essentials for Beginners

Finding American Community Survey Data

Announcing the Inaugural GeoForum!

Join the Census Bureau for a free, two-day virtual conference May 19-20 exploring the science, technology, and innovation behind Census Bureau geography and geospatial data.

Join Us for Usability Testing

We would love to hear from novice and expert data users who meet either of the following criteria:

➡️ Experience, currently or in the past, using or analyzing data

➡️ User of data from data.census.gov or other statistical sites

If you or someone you know would be interested in participating in this virtual, 60-minute study, sign up here. 

Questions? Feel free to contact us.  

🗨️ Get in Touch

Have questions or comments? Email us. 

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