U.S. Department of Commerce


Frequently Asked Questions



FAQ

American FactFinder: How do I find data for "all the counties in a state" or "all the census tracts in a state"?

  • Click  the “Advanced Search” button.
  • Click  the Geographies button (left side of the screen).
  • In the dropdown box select the smaller geography (for instance, counties)
  • In the second dropdown box select the state.
  • Select “All Counties within ‘State’” and then click Add to Your Selections.
  • Your search results will update.
  • Close the Geographies window by clicking the close button on the top right.
  • Select a table by clicking on the blue hyperlink or by placing a check in the checkbox and clicking View. 

Learn how to use the Geographic Search method by viewing the Geographic Search Tutorial or the Geographic Search Help Content


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