October 31, 2008
New Data Tool Available
A new online search tool known as Build-a-Table is now available to help users find data. Users can search for employment and payroll data by state, level of government (i.e. state, local, or state and local combined) and function of...Read rest of entry
October 16, 2008
International Statistics!
The International Programs Center (IPC) is part of the US Census Bureau Population Division. It conducts demographic and socioeconomic studies and strengthens statistical development around the world through technical assistance, training, and software products. For over 50 years IPC has...Read rest of entry
October 03, 2008
Need Historic ACS Data?
Recently, all ACS data products for the years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 were removed from the American FactFinder (AFF) and placed on a special FTP site. However, users reported problems with the files on this site, and the...Read rest of entry
September 19, 2008
2007 American Community Survey Characteristics Data
On September 23, 2008, the Census Bureau will release 2007 data on social, economic, housing and demographic characteristics. These data cover topics ranging from language to education, from family size to work commute, and are available for more than 7,000...Read rest of entry
September 04, 2008
American Community Survey - A Look Ahead
On Sept. 23, 2008 the Census Bureau will release 2007 ACS social, economic and, housing characteristics, demographic and housing single-year estimates for areas with populations of 65,000 or more, and 2007 Public Use Microdata Samples (PUMS) single-year data for Public...Read rest of entry
August 22, 2008
Download More Geographies Using Download Center
If you need access to a larger number of geographies than are available through the other parts of American FactFinder, Download Center may be your answer. Here, for a very large numbers of geographies, you can access just a...Read rest of entry
August 08, 2008
Download Entire Data Sets in QuickFacts!
For many years, State and County QuickFacts has provided a convenient sampler of the range of data available at the county level from the Census Bureau. In addition to the simple one-area-at-a-time display, QuickFacts enables users to download the entire...Read rest of entry
July 24, 2008
Release Schedule for 2007 American Community Survey Data
The US Census Bureau will release data from the 2007 American Community Survey (ACS) beginning August 26, 2008. Similar to last year's release, the 2007 ACS will include one-year estimates available for the nation, 50 states and the District of...Read rest of entry
July 10, 2008
Census Data and Emergency Preparedness
While the wildfires in California continue to burn, the Census Bureau has updated its emergency preparedness site with custom analysis of the wildfire-impacted areas. The analysis includes maps and data that show the potential impact on the local economy and...Read rest of entry
June 26, 2008
Three Ways To Search the Census Web Site
In the upper right-hand corner of the Census web page, click "FAQs," for the Question and Answer Center. Here you can search hundreds of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) or submit your question online. Second, in the upper right hand corner...Read rest of entry
June 13, 2008
Business "Births," Deaths," "Expansions" Tracked
A Census Bureau web site tracks business births, deaths, and expansions from one year to the next. The Statistics of U.S. Business uses the Business Information Tracking Series (BITS) to link establishments from year to year. Using this file, we...Read rest of entry
May 29, 2008
The Clock Is Counting Down
See the exact amount of time left before Census Day, April 1, 2010 on the Census 2010 web page. In addition, on the web site be sure to watch the video (approximately 3 minutes) on the 2010 Census. This informational...Read rest of entry
May 16, 2008
FIPS County Lookup
"Help! I have a bunch of FIPS codes and I want to find the counties they designate." Try the Census Bureau's FIPS County Lookup. You can use it in three ways: Select a state name and see the FIPS codes...Read rest of entry
May 01, 2008
Take Advantage of the Statistical Abstract Web Site!
Take advantage of the versatile Statistical Abstract website! Once on the Census Bureau website, click "Statistical Abstract" on the bottom of the page. Headings are listed along the left margin -- roll your cursor over your section of interest and...Read rest of entry
April 17, 2008
Data For Your Place
Over the course of the last year, we have added more than 4,000 new answers to the US Census Bureau's Question & Answer Center. Most of these offer you the opportunity to simply type your state, county, or city (place)...Read rest of entry
April 04, 2008
Orange Bar is the Key to the Estimates Web Page
The Population Estimates Program publishes total resident population estimates and demographic components of change (births, deaths, and migration) each year. At the site, don't overlook the important orange navigation bar at the top of the screen. Roll your cursor over...Read rest of entry
March 21, 2008
County and City Data Book: 2007 Now Available
The brand new, most comprehensive source of information about the individual counties and cities in the United States is now available. This book includes data for all U.S. states, counties, and cities with a population of 25,000 or more with...Read rest of entry
March 06, 2008
Use Census Bureau Data Effectively!
Data are always interesting for its own sake, but application of the data is the key to success. Find out how local governments, community groups, businesses, and others have utilized data from the Census Bureau to locate facilities, apply for...Read rest of entry
February 22, 2008
Most Comprehensive Source of County Data!
USA Counties features over 5,900 data items for the United States, States and counties from a variety of sources. The information in USA Counties is derived from the following general topics: age, agriculture, ancestry, banking, building permits, business patterns, crime,...Read rest of entry
February 08, 2008
Census Atlas of the United States
The Census Atlas of the United States is the first comprehensive atlas of population and housing produced by the Census Bureau since the 1920s! Its a large-format publication about 300 pages long and contains almost 800 maps. Data from decennial...Read rest of entry
January 25, 2008
States in Focus
The Census Bureau is releasing a series of profiles for every state as they approach their 2008 primary or caucus. The profiles include a look at the population, selected characteristics, and 2004 voting percentage of each state. Several states are...Read rest of entry
January 10, 2008
Genealogy
Millions of Americans are interested in genealogy and many come to the Census Bureau looking for related information. See what the Census Bureau can and can't tell you with regard to this subject by clicking "Genealogy" on our home page....Read rest of entry
December 27, 2007
Help With Export Codes
There are millions of trade transactions occurring each year. These transactions are classified under approximately 8,000 different products leaving the United States. Every item that is exported is assigned a unique 10-digit identification code. Every 10-digit item is part of...Read rest of entry
December 14, 2007
If You Want to Get Technical About It!
Ever had a really detailed question about the data you were reviewing, but couldn't find an answer? The Census Bureau has a vast amount of technical documentation and working papers online (both historical and present) which may be useful for...Read rest of entry
November 30, 2007
2007 Economic Census
More than 4 million businesses across the country will receive questionnaires in December for the 2007 Economic Census. Every five years, the economic census provides the most comprehensive, detailed and authoritative facts about the American economy. The forms are to...Read rest of entry
November 15, 2007
American FactFinder Provides Data From Many Sources
Don't overlook the various data programs which can provide you with information through our American FactFinder data engine. From the Census Bureau home page, click American FactFinder. On the left hand side, click "Data Sets." You'll see six different options...Read rest of entry
November 02, 2007
Industry Focus
What are the hot industries in your area? Who works in these industries? Industry Focus (at the Local Employments Dynamics website, click "Industry Focus" in the QuickLinks section) is a powerful analytic tool that quickly reports the top industries for...Read rest of entry
October 18, 2007
Census 2010 Website!
Have you seen the Census 2010 website yet? From the Census Bureau home webpage, click "2010 Census." As the next decennial Census approaches, this 2010 website will become more and more important for keeping up with Census 2010 information. Keep...Read rest of entry
October 04, 2007
OnTheMap version 2.3 Released
The Census Bureau released OnTheMap version 2.3 with 42 states now appearing in the web-based mapping and reporting tool. This completes the phased release of OnTheMap version 2 that started on April 15, 2007. The 42 states in OnTheMap version...Read rest of entry
September 21, 2007
New Web Site for Students
Take a look at the new "State Facts for Students" web page! For each state, there's information on population, geography, business, history, and more! At the Census Bureau home page, click "For Teachers and Students," then "State Facts for Students."...Read rest of entry
September 07, 2007
On-Line Catalog Sales Discontinued
Because most Census Bureau data are available online from the American FactFinder or via FTP download, the Customer Services Center (CSC) has discontinued e-sales through it's online catalog. Product listings are still available through the catalog but orders must be...Read rest of entry
August 23, 2007
Community Economic Development HotReport Released The Community Economic Development (CED) HotReport provides community and business leaders speedy access to information tailored to economic development decision-making. It is a free, easy to use portal to instantly obtain detailed information for local...Read rest of entry
August 09, 2007
New Site Helps Businesses Understand the Economic Census!
The Census Bureau has launched a new web site to help businesses understand the Economic Census and how it benefits them. The site includes snapshots of economic information for selected industries and also includes business facts and ratios about every...Read rest of entry
July 27, 2007
Demographic Information for the World!
Did you know the Census Bureau has information for all countries and areas of the world? Check out demographic indicators such as infant mortality, life expectancy, fertility rates, net migration, and population growth. The data include current estimates that project...Read rest of entry
July 12, 2007
Want The Latest Data?
The U.S. Census Bureau will release data from the 2006 American Community Survey (ACS) in August and September. This year's data release marks the first time that group quarters (such as prisons, college dorms, military barracks and nursing homes) are...Read rest of entry
June 29, 2007
Get Information Fast!
Looking for the latest statistics on a particular state, county, or city? Try our one-stop shopping site at our Answer Center. For example, type CA to see more than 20 separate answers with direct links into the latest demographic and...Read rest of entry
June 15, 2007
Improve Your Data Searches in American FactFinder!
The "About the Data" tab on the left side of American FactFinder (AFF) home page is a good resource for both the beginner and the seasoned data user. Learn, or refresh your memory, about the types of tables and maps...Read rest of entry
June 01, 2007
Access Reports!
Take Advantage of easy access to numerous publications and reports available in PDF from the Census web page! From the left-side of the Census home page, click "Publications." Click on any number of broad subject areas to find scores of...Read rest of entry
May 18, 2007
Question and Answer Center
Remember to take advantage of the Question and Answer Center at the top of the Census home page! We are always adding to and revising our list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) so be sure to continue to visit the...Read rest of entry
May 04, 2007
U.S. Census Bureau Releases Research Data from Study on Multi-Year Estimates
The Census Bureau has released research data on single and multi-year estimates in preparation for the 2008 release of official 3-year estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). A total of 14 data sets were created for this study using...Read rest of entry
April 18, 2007
Estimates Web Page Is a Valuable Resource!
Roll your cursor over the orange bar at the top of the Estimates page for all sorts of information related to estimates, including estimate schedules, and archives! The Population Estimates Program publishes total resident population estimates and demographic components of...Read rest of entry
April 06, 2007
Online Tools Can Aid Economic Development
The U.S. Census Bureau has several free online tools to help jobseekers, employers and economic planners get a handle on the local job market. The program - called Local Employment Dynamics (LED) - is a partnership between state labor market...Read rest of entry
March 23, 2007
Online Version of CPU
For the email subscribers to this newsletter, don't overlook the fact that a more extensive version of this newsletter exists online. This site allows the user to quickly access a previous newsletter from a particular month or year. In addition,...Read rest of entry
March 08, 2007
State and Local Government Employment and Payroll
Ever wonder how many people are employed by state and local governments - from state-owned alcoholic beverage stores to law enforcement officers to higher education - and the payroll of these governments? The 2006 Annual Survey of State and Local...Read rest of entry
February 23, 2007
Quarterly Workforce Indicators Now Available on DVD!
A complete set of 2005 Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI) (including employment, job creation, wages, and worker turnover) for 37 partner states under the Local Employment Dynamics (LED) partnership is now available on multiple DVDs from the Census Bureau. The QWI...Read rest of entry
February 09, 2007
Facts For Features Offer Informative Tidbits
Facts for Features and Special Editions consist of collections of statistics from the Census Bureau's demographic and economic subject areas intended to commemorate anniversaries or observances, or to provide background information for topics in the news. Click here for a...Read rest of entry
January 24, 2007
Entire Dataset Now Available in QuickFacts!
For many years, State and County QuickFacts has provided a convenient sampler of the range of data available at the county level from the Census Bureau. Now, in addition to the simple one-area-at-a-time display, QuickFacts enables users to download the...Read rest of entry
January 11, 2007
State Legislative District Data Now Available
The State Legislative District Summary Files (SF-1 and SF-3) provide data from Census 2000 for the state legislative districts whose boundaries were defined and delivered to the Census Bureau by the respective state governments during the 2005-2006 period. All 50...Read rest of entry
December 28, 2006
Take Advantage of the Statistical Abstract Web Site
With the recent release of the 2007 Statistical Abstract, you'll want to take advantage of the versatile Statistical Abstract website! Once on the Census website, click "Statistical Abstract" on the bottom of the page. You'll find the tables not only...Read rest of entry
December 14, 2006
Where Does Your State Rank in Population?
Each December the Census Bureau releases official population estimates for the U.S. and states along with the components of change. Which state will be the fastest growing this year? What states will change places on the top 10 most populous?...Read rest of entry
December 01, 2006
American Community Survey Profiles - News in Brief
In mid-November, the Census Bureau released data profiles for about 200 race, ethnic, and ancestry groups in areas of one million or more population. These profiles are based on the 2005 American Community Survey (ACS) and are accessible in the...Read rest of entry
November 17, 2006
Coming Soon! Census 2010 Website!
Although the next population and housing census is still over three years away, the Census Bureau has been busily preparing for the big head count. As you read in our headline items, we are preparing for the dress rehearsal census...Read rest of entry
November 03, 2006
American Community Survey Tables Comparable to Census 2000 Summary File 3
Most people know that the American Community Survey tables basically echo the tables published in Census 2000 Summary Files. Figuring out which tables match up in these two data sets can be tough unless you access a comparability table on...Read rest of entry
October 19, 2006
Updates on OMB Notices Affecting Census Bureau Programs
When the Census Bureau proposes a significant new program or a modification of a program or a major public meeting, we frequently post a notice in the Federal Register asking for public comment. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB)...Read rest of entry
October 06, 2006
Exactly Which Geographic Areas Are Identified in the 2005 American Community Survey Tabulations?
The 2005 American Community Survey publishes a wealth of data for areas of 65,000 or more people. On October 3, we published the latest installment of data from this survey. This release gives you access to data on the number...Read rest of entry
September 21, 2006
State, Local, and Tribal Governments Can Update 2010 Address Lists
The 1994 Census Address List Improvement Act allows local, state and tribal governments to review the addresses for their areas in the Master Address File the Census Bureau uses to administer the decennial census. Liaisons, who are subject to the...Read rest of entry
September 08, 2006
New Metro/Micro Page Easier to Navigate
Finding data and definitions for metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas has just gotten much easier. The Census Bureau has redesigned the web site so that users can easily choose from helpful dropdown menus to find current and past definitions of...Read rest of entry
August 23, 2006
Men Marry Later Than Women, ACS Ranking Tables Show
At their first marriage, men are generally older than women in almost all states. In the District of Columbia and several states, the difference is too close to call. In DC, men average 29.9 years at first marriage, women 29.8...Read rest of entry
August 11, 2006
Save or Send Your Search in American FactFinder!
Created a table in the American FactFinder you want to share with others? Here's a simple and quick way to send your AFF results page to a colleague or customer. Once you have the results on your screen, copy the...Read rest of entry
July 28, 2006
American Community Survey: First Release of 2005 Data
Look for the first release of 2005 data from the American Community Survey (ACS) in August. The initial release of data will include social and demographic characteristics (age, sex, race, Hispanic origin) for the nation, all 50 states and the...Read rest of entry
July 14, 2006
New Reports on Race Groups and Hispanics Based on 2004 American Community Survey
Look for new reports based on the 2004 American Community Survey even as we await the release of the first 2005 data based on the survey. These reports show data and graphics on Hispanics and various race groups (Blacks, Asians,...Read rest of entry
June 30, 2006
Have You Seen USA Counties Lately?
USA Counties has long been a hit with users. This CD is basically the Statistical Abstract for counties. Now we have released USA Counties online in downloadable form, meaning you can get a wealth of county data on agriculture, banking,...Read rest of entry
June 15, 2006
Statistical Abstract Now Available Online in Spreadsheet Format!
Before now, online tables from the Statistical Abstract were available only in PDF format. With the recent redesign to the Statistical Abstract website, tables are now available in downloadable spreadsheet format, in addition to PDF format. This allows for quick...Read rest of entry
June 02, 2006
Latest News About the American Community Survey (ACS)
The Census Bureau has released ACS Design and Methodology, a comprehensive summary of the full set of methodologies used in the ACS. The paper covers many topics: sample design, content development, and the language assistance program to data dissemination and...Read rest of entry
May 19, 2006
Sources to Consult for Migration Data
Users looking for migration data have several valuable sources to consult: *The July 1 population estimates cited in our "Fact of the Day" above are an accurate source of data on the numbers of inmigrants and outmigrants; they show which...Read rest of entry
May 04, 2006
New Condos Pricey!
Of the 58,900 new condominiums completed during 2004 in buildings of five or more units, 26,700 or 45 percent had a median asking price of $300,000 or more, according to preliminary estimates based on the Survey of Market Absorption (SOMA)....Read rest of entry
April 20, 2006
More Improvements to American FactFinder!
The American FactFinder (AFF) tool is one of the most popular sites on the Census web page. On Friday, April 21, we are making several improvements to it. First, for the American Community Survey data, AFF now gives the option...Read rest of entry
April 06, 2006
Downloadable Data on Hispanic-Owned Businesses
On March 21, we released final data on Hispanic owners based on the 2002 Survey of Business Owners, a part of the Economic Census. Users had access to a press release summarizing findings, a few text tables, and a detailed...Read rest of entry
March 23, 2006
Estimates Schedule
Do you keep a close watch on the Census Bureau's population estimates? You can view the release schedule for the estimates by clicking on "Estimates" on the Census Bureau home page and then on "Estimates Topics." Select "Schedule of new...Read rest of entry
March 09, 2006
U.S. Imported $4.6 Billion in Goods From Argentina in 2005
The United States imported goods from Argentina totaling $4.6 billion in value in 2005. Petroleum products were a big portion of these imports: over $1.0 billion was for crude oil; $276 million was for fuel oil; $768 million was for...Read rest of entry
February 24, 2006
FIPS County Lookup
"Help! I have a bunch of FIPS codes and I want to find the counties they designate." Try the Census Bureau's FIPS County Lookup . You can use it in three ways: * Select a state name and see the...Read rest of entry
February 10, 2006
Rankings Large and Small
Most people know or could guess that New York is the nation's most populous metropolitan area, with Los Angeles a close second. Probably many fewer people know or could guess that Torrington, Connecticut, with a July 1, 2004 population of...Read rest of entry
January 27, 2006
FactFinder Download Center Lets You Download Data for All ZIPs
Callers constantly ask us about downloading data from the Census 2000 Summary Files for all ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) in the country. Up to now you were forced to go state by state in the American FactFinder (AFF), work...Read rest of entry
January 12, 2006
New Features in American FactFinder
This month the Census Bureau will issue a limited upgrade of the American FactFinder with a variety of new features: new factsheets, new tools, and more download options. In addition, we hope to release a third set of tabulations based...Read rest of entry
December 30, 2005
Improve Your Data Searches in American FactFinder!
The "About the Data" tab on the left side of American FactFinder (AFF) home page is a good resource for both the beginner and the seasoned data user. Learn, or refresh your memory, about the types of tables and maps...Read rest of entry
December 16, 2005
Filters Are Critical in 2002 Economic Census Data in FactFinder
Even if you are a regular American FactFinder user, you still might find as few surprises when you first try to access the 2002 Economic Census in AFF. Filters are more critical in accessing the Economic Census data than in...Read rest of entry
December 02, 2005
Speak With a Census Specialist
"About the Bureau" on the left side of the Census Bureau's home page contains a wealth of information about the Census Bureau. You may want to spend some time exploring it. Don't miss the opportunity to speak directly with a...Read rest of entry
November 17, 2005
New Wave of Socioeconomic Data From 2004 American Community Survey
On Thursday, November 17, the Census Bureau released a second wave of data based on the 2004 American Community Survey, more data for areas of 250,000 or more people. In all, we released about 670 tables to supplement the 200-plus...Read rest of entry
November 03, 2005
Disaster Areas Profiled
You are missing a great tool for navigating our site if you have not tried our online knowledge base - accessible through the "Questions" link at the top of the home page. One service the tool has rendered lately is...Read rest of entry
October 21, 2005
Residential Finance Survey Focuses on Properties, Not Housing Units
The Census Bureau has conducted the Residential Finance Survey (RFS) every 10 years since 1951 and yet many analysts are unaware of it. For a sample of properties (68,000 addresses in 2001), the Census Bureau collects data on housing financial...Read rest of entry
October 07, 2005
Rotate the Map!
The Census Bureau releases virtually all of its maps online in PDF. Many of the maps are shown in easy-to-read portrait mode; some are in landscape mode and thus harder to read online. Remember Adobe has a rotation tool in...Read rest of entry
September 22, 2005
FIPS Codes, Latitude, Longitude, and More!
Do you need a FIPS code for a county subdivision? Or the latitude and longitude? Total land and water area? Find this information for census tracts, places, counties, county subdivisions, and ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (no FIPS for ZCTAs) by...Read rest of entry
September 08, 2005
New Ranking Tables From the American Community Survey
One of the major advantages of the American Community Survey (ACS) is the wealth of small-area data available on a yearly basis. To help you put the data for such areas into perspective, we have dramatically increased the number of...Read rest of entry
August 26, 2005
Latest County Population Estimates Now on CD-ROM
Each year the Census Bureau releases county population estimates with a breakdown for age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin. Individual state files are released online. Users have asked us to release a consolidated file merging all the county records. As...Read rest of entry
August 12, 2005
Downloading 2002 Economic Census Data
Economic Census data are released online in PDF, but now users who need manipulate the data in another application have two options. You can download the data from the American FactFinder on the Census Bureau web site. AFF works a...Read rest of entry
July 29, 2005
Business "Births," Deaths," "Expansions" Tracked
A new Census Bureau web site tracks business births, deaths, and expansions from one year to the next. The Statistics of U.S. Business uses the Business Information Tracking Series (BITS) to link establishments from year to year. Using this file,...Read rest of entry
July 14, 2005
Downloading From AmericanFactFinder With MS Windows XP OS When you try to do a download from the American FactFinder, you may encounter a few differences from your downloads made under a previous version of Windows. Our staff is looking to...Read rest of entry
June 30, 2005
Census Atlas Maps Out Data
Look for the Census Atlas to be published later this fall. This colorful factbook, to be printed on fine, oversized stock, will display data based on Census 2000 and past censuses in thematic maps. You will be able to purchase...Read rest of entry
June 16, 2005
Take Time to Browse! We hope you've discovered our online Question and Answer Center where you can view our knowledge base of frequently asked questions (FAQs) or submit a new question. The FAQs deal with a variety of topics you've...Read rest of entry
June 03, 2005
Create Your Own Tables with the Current Population Survey (CPS) Table Creator
Need to generate customized data tables to meet your specific needs? Here are just a few things you can generate from the CPS Table Creator; poverty rates for Asian females by education level, health insurance coverage rates for people 65...Read rest of entry
May 18, 2005
Use the Question and Answer Center More Effectively!
Use the Question and Answer Center More Effectively! At the top of the Census homepage, the Questions? box is waiting to speed you to the Question and Answer Center's frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the answers that you need. To...Read rest of entry
May 04, 2005
Access New, Easy-to-Use, Data Finding Tools at www.census.gov
Need to find information in a hurry from our home page? See the Data Finders-tools that provide access to data direct from the home page (right side). You'll see the Population Finder (also in American FactFinder, see below), QuickFacts (for...Read rest of entry
April 22, 2005
Still Time to Sign Up!
The Census Bureau offers training to help users understand our data and work with our data products more efficiently. There's still time to sign up for two of our more popular offerings, to be held in downtown Washington, DC just...Read rest of entry
April 08, 2005
Metro Area Definitions Used in American Community Survey Data: Vintage June 1999
As metropolitan areas around the country change, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issues new definitions of these areas listing all the component areas. For Census 2000 data products, the Census Bureau used the metro definitions current at the...Read rest of entry
March 24, 2005
Small World
Census Bureau projections suggest that somewhere in the mid-2030s India will pass China and become the world's largest country, each with a population of about 1.5 billion people. The Census Bureau has an online tool allowing you to find the...Read rest of entry
March 08, 2005
Generations Speak!
The latest foreign-born data from the Census Bureau includes statistics on generations: first, second, and third plus -- a first. The foreign-born themselves are considered" first generation." Natives with either parent born in a foreign country are considered "second generation."...Read rest of entry
February 25, 2005
Still Time to Attend!
Our March 7-10 course on "Understanding Federal Statistics," a great favorite with users, still has a few seats available. The seminar lays out the vast range of Census Bureau statistics and touches on other data from the federal government. The...Read rest of entry
February 11, 2005
Still Time to Attend!
Our March 7-10 course on "Understanding Federal Statistics," a great favorite with users, still has a few seats available. The seminar lays out the vast range of Census Bureau statistics and touches on other data from the federal government. The...Read rest of entry
January 28, 2005
Detailed American Housing Survey Data for Counties and Cities
The American Housing Survey (AHS) is a gold mine of data on the nation's housing stock, owner/renter characteristics, housing costs, neighborhood conditions, and other topics. The survey collects data on many more housing subjects than does the decennial census....Read rest of entry
January 14, 2005
New Features in American FactFinder
Look for more data from the American Community Survey in the American FactFinder -- and new ways to access these data. On January 6, the Census Bureau added new options for accessing ACS data in AFF. Users can now...Read rest of entry