Data.census.gov Newsletter – July 2026 

What's New on data.census.gov

Our Primary Focus is on Cloud Migration

As part of the government-wide framework to modernize IT, over the next year we will be focusing on migrating the data and infrastructure for data.census.gov, the Census Data API, and Microdata Access (MDAT) to the cloud. 

Cloud adoption is central to modernizing federal services, data analytics, enabling AI, and improved customer experience. In order to provide a stable platform for migration, we will have limited code development over the next several months. We will, however, continue to provide the same quality and timely data releases our users are accustomed to receiving. 

As we focus on this important behind-the-scenes effort, we want to thank you for continuing to share your feedback as it helps to shape the future of our dissemination platform.

Fun Fact: There are currently 1,956 datasets available on the Census Data API.

Outreach and Events

Our staff has attended several conferences over the past few months and will continue participating in events throughout the summer.

These events give us the opportunity to connect with data users, answer questions, and gather feedback.

We enjoy when people stop by our booth and say hello!

Featured Video Tutorial

Learn more about using the Explore Filters button and complete your search by adding the filters you need in data.census.gov. In this video, we give you a tour of the filter panel on data.census.gov.

Recorded Webinars

Unlocking the Power of Maps on data.census.gov

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.

Check our website soon for details about our upcoming webinar on data.census.gov Fundamentals for All Users.

June Releases

May 2026 Current Population Survey Basic Monthly

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

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