Helping You Use Census Bureau Data

Find out how local governments, community groups, businesses and others have utilized data from the Census Bureau to locate facilities, apply for grants, or to conduct research. See examples of how data have been used by decision-makers to answer key questions in ways that benefit business, the individual or the community.

How Do I Use Data For...

Marketing and Business Development

Identifying and Locating Target Markets Site Location and Relocation Locating Distributors and Resellers Evaluating Market Share New Business Opportunities and Expansion Streamlining and Reconfiguring Business

Economic Development

Attracting New Business Infrastructure

Social Services

Applying for Grants Providing Health Services Providing Education Identifying at Risk/Underserved Populations

Public Policy

Public Policy

How Do I Use Data From...

Census Data Sources

Census 2000 American Community Survey Economic Census TIGER American Housing Survey International Programs

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