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U.S. Census Bureau
Last updated: 03/25/2009
Data and Source
What is it?
Statistical data sets
Where is it from?
U.S. Census Bureau
How do I get it?
Access the website at
http://www.census.gov
Format and Retrieval
Do I need to download the data?
Most data is available from the website, but you may download..
What programs do I need to use the data?
In order to view the pdf files, you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
American FactFinder (Aff) is the primary means for accessing 2007 Economic Census data. AFF is a database system, accessible free on the Internet, that gives users access to the same Economic Census data that were published in previous censuses in AFF, on DVD- or CD-ROM, in PDF, and in various static hypertext displays.
Do I need to pay/register to use data?
No
Potential Uses
Population data is useful for tracking population changes based on past, present and future population results and for comparing demographic components of change within an area.
Economic data is useful for determing market shares, operating ratios, business to business marketing, targeting sales, monitoring business activity, preparing legislation, and conducting research. Additionally, data is useful for analyzing economic changes over time and serving as a benchmark for statistical series, surveys, and databases.
Reliability of data
Census Bureau section 515 information quality guidelines establish a basic standard of quality (including objectivity, utility, and integrity) as performance principles for the Census Bureau and comply with all applicable section 515 information quality guidelines of OMB and the Department of Commerce.
Availability
Photocopies, DVDs, and CD-ROMs are available of some reports. For information, contact:
Customer Services Branch
Marketing Services Office
U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233
Telephone: 301-763-4636
Internet Link (Under CENSUS PRODUCTS, Click BUSINESS)
Update Frequency
It depends on the data set. Some data is updated annually, some is updated once every five years.
Examples
Population Estimate
County Business Patterns
ZIP Business Patterns -- ZBP
Economic Census
Nonemployer Statistics