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Data Gem

Access and Compare Rural vs. Urban Area Population Data

August 20, 2025

Learn how to use the Geographic Components feature in data.census.gov to get data for rural areas and urban areas.
Data Gem

Tracking Housing Trends with the Housing Unit Change Viewer

May 30, 2025

Curious where new homes are popping up? Watch this video to see how planners and researchers use detailed Census data to track trends right down to the block.
Data Gem

Using SAIPE Data for Grant Applications

May 23, 2025

Learn how to access up-to-date poverty and income statistics for states, counties, and school districts.
Data Gem

Urban vs Rural – Using Census Bureau Tools to Define Your Area

April 08, 2025

Learn how to identify Urban vs Rural areas using Census Bureau tools like Geocoder, TIGERweb, and data.census.gov.
Data Gem

How to Access Population Data with the International Database

January 06, 2025

In this Data Gem, we show you how to use the International Database (IDB) to access population data around the world.
Data Gem

How to Create and Customize a Map Using data.census.gov

December 19, 2024

In this Data Gem, we will show you how to create maps using data.census.gov to customize and visualize data for your area.
Data Gem

How to Find Key Housing Trends and Demographics

December 12, 2024

Learn how to access detailed local housing statistics on value, heating sources, occupancy, renter demographics, and more using data.census.gov.
Data Gem

Exploring the Economic Census

December 05, 2024

Learn how to access key economic data to support your analysis of local business statistics and industry data by NAICS codes from the 2022 Economic Census.
Data Gem

How to Gain Insights on Disability Characteristics in America

October 11, 2024

Whether you’re a researcher, policy maker, or simply curious about disability data, this video is a must-watch!
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Discover the U.S. Foreign-Born Population by Place of Birth

April 09, 2024

In this Data Gem, you will learn how to use an interactive data visualization to see where the foreign-born population lives, and has changed over the decades.
Data Gem

What Is the Margin of Error?

March 21, 2024

In this Data Gem, you will understand why we offer MOEs and how an estimate, paired with its MOE, describes a population.
Data Gem

How to Access Population Data with the International Database

January 08, 2024

In this Data Gem, we show you how to use the International Database (IDB) to access population data around the world.
Data Gem

International Demographic Trends using the International Database

January 08, 2024

In this Data Gem, we show you how to use the International Database (IDB) to compare demographic data.
Data Gem

Inside Your State Legislature

December 07, 2023

In this Data Gem, we show you how to locate data for both the Upper and Lower Chambers of your State Legislative District.
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What Detailed Data Are Available for the Hispanic Community?

September 28, 2023

In this Data Gem, learn how to access disaggregated data for specific Hispanic groups using data.census.gov.
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Cómo puede obtener los datos de su vecindario con solo unos clics?

September 21, 2023

Usando sectores censales puede seleccionar los límites de su área y acceder estadísticas demográficas, socioeconómicas y de vivienda sobre su comunidad.
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How to Find Population Counts for Detailed Race and Hispanic Origin Groups

September 21, 2023

In this Data Gem, you will learn how to easily map the most prevalent detailed race and ethnicity groups and American Indian and Alaska Native tribes.
Data Gem

Discover My Tribal Area, a Tool to Quickly Find Data

August 03, 2023

In this Data Gem, we will show you how easy it is to access data about people, jobs, housing, economy, and education for a tribal nation reservation.
Data Gem

Find What Survey Has the Data You Need with Census Survey Explorer

April 01, 2022

This Data Gem will use practical real-life examples to teach you how search our surveys with the Census Survey Explorer.
Data Gem

How Do I Access Data for My Neighborhood from the Redistricting Files?

September 17, 2021

In this Data Gem, you will learn how to access data about your neighborhood from the 2020 Census redistricting files for tracts and blocks.
Data Gem

How Do I Access GQ Data from the 2020 Census Redistricting Data?

September 16, 2021

In this Data Gem, you will learn how to access Group Quarters population data from the 2020 Census Redistricting Data Files.
Data Gem

How Can I Access 2020 Census Redistricting Data?

September 16, 2021

In this Data Gem, you will discover three valuable resources to access these data. You will also learn about when to use one tool versus the others.
Data Gem

Can I Compare 2020 Census and 2010 Census Redistricting Data?

September 16, 2021

In this Data Gem, you will learn a few tips about comparing 2020 Census and 2010 Census Redistricting data.
Data Gem

How Can I Visualize Race and Hispanic Origin Data?

September 13, 2021

This Data Gem will teach you how to use an interactive data visualization to identify trends for the nation, state, and county.
Data Gem

How to Visualize Population and Housing Trends Between 2020 and 2010

September 13, 2021

This Data Gem will introduce how to access population and housing data for your state, county, and metro area from the 2020 Census.
Data Gem

How Can I Visualize Data for the Adult and Children Population?

September 13, 2021

In this Data Gem, you will learn how to identify trends for states and counties for the adult and under-age 18 population.
Data Gem

How Can I Access Data about Race and Ethnic Diversity?

September 13, 2021

In this Data Gem, you will learn how to access race and ethnic diversity data in 2010 and 2020 using an interactive data visualization.
Data Gem

What Are Census Blocks?

August 03, 2021

In this Data Gem, we will take you on a field trip around a Census Block, discuss its features, and show you how to select blocks when accessing data.
Data Gem

How to Download the Complete Set of 2020 Census Redistricting Files

August 03, 2021

In this Data Gem you will learn where to locate and download the full 2020 Census Redistricting P.L.94-171 data files for you state.
Data Gem

How to Create and Customize a Map Using data.census.gov

June 28, 2021

In this Data Gem, we will show you how to create maps using data.census.gov to customize and visualize data for your area.
Data Gem

How to Visualize Data from a Table Using data.census.gov

June 03, 2021

If you want to visualize data from a table available on data.census.gov, Jessica Barnett will walk you through a few easy steps to create a thematic map.
Data Gem

How to Visualize Your Data Using Thematic Maps on data.census.gov

January 19, 2021

Follow along with this Data Gem, where we show you just how quick and easy it is to create a visualization from a table on data.census.gov.
Data Gem

Learn the First Steps to Creating Your Own Tabulation Using Microdata

December 10, 2020

In this Data Gem we will show you the first steps to creating your own tabulation using the Microdata Tabulation Tool at data.census.gov.
Data Gem

How to Use Filters on data.census.gov

August 18, 2020

Learn how to use pre-selected filters to find new data tables as well as table IDs to access your favorite products.
Data Gem

What is Microdata and Why Should I Use It?

August 18, 2020

Microdata are a set of untabulated records about individual people or housing units that can be used to create custom tables.
Data Gem

How to Access Data for Your Neighborhood in Just a Few Clicks

July 21, 2020

Using census tracts, you can select the boundaries of your area and access demographic, socioeconomic, and housing statistics about your community.

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