Data.census.gov Newsletter October 2026
Data.census.gov Now Easily Accessible Through Census.gov
As we continue to create a more seamless experience for finding Census Bureau data and information, you can now navigate directly to data.census.gov from the census.gov homepage.
This is one of the many ways we’re making it easier to move from exploring a topic or survey to finding the data you need through an integrated census.gov experience.
Update your bookmark to census.gov today!
Fun Fact: In September, 41% of all data.census.gov users accessed the site through census.gov.
💬 Question of the Month
How do I get started with my search?
You have two options to start your search on data.census.gov: 1) use the free-form single search bar or 2) use the filtering experience. Many results can be found through either option, but some complex searches are only available through the filter selections. Here are some tips on when to use single search vs. filters.
Single Search: Recommended for a quick statistic or to search a single code or table ID
You can combine multiple types of keywords in the same search. For example:
- Topic + Geography: “Poverty in Arizona”
- NAICS + Year + Geography: “711, 2012, All counties in Arizona”
Filters: Recommended for complex searches or to explore available options
Most detailed population groups and geographies with complex names are only available through filters.
Keep these tips in mind the next time you search on data.census.gov.
Outreach and Events
In September, our staff attended the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) Annual Conference and America's Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Conference to connect with data users and share Census Bureau resources.
We look forward to connecting with more data users in the months to come!
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.
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