As the U.S. Census Bureau’s main data dissemination tool, data.census.gov provides data from the American Community Survey, Decennial Census, our Economic programs and more. As such, the site relies on user feedback to expand its functionality and features and has made significant improvements since its launch in 2020. In using data.census.gov, students and educators alike can quickly and easily retrieve important demographic, social, and economic data that is vital for academic and research purposes.
Join U.S. Census Bureau staff as they provide a demonstration of their main data dissemination platform, data.census.gov. In this session, attendees will learn about the data availability within data.census.gov, delve into the two main ways of searching for data points on the site, and explore the table and mapping capabilities. Attendees will also receive information on newer features that improve the functionality of data.census.gov, and resources that are available for mastering different aspects of the site.
