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Geography Resources
Geography Resources
Geography Data Gems
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Data GemUrban vs Rural – Using Census Bureau Tools to Define Your AreaApril 08, 2025Learn how to identify Urban vs Rural areas using Census Bureau tools like Geocoder, TIGERweb, and data.census.gov.
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Data GemHow to Access Population Data with the International DatabaseJanuary 06, 2025In this Data Gem, we show you how to use the International Database (IDB) to access population data around the world.
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Data GemExploring the Economic CensusDecember 05, 2024Learn 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.
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Data GemExplorando los datos de vulnerabilidad social de Puerto RicoOctober 18, 2024En este Data Gem, navegaremos a través de la herramienta My Community Explorer para Puerto Rico.
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Data GemExploring Puerto Rico's Vulnerable Populations Data with MCEOctober 18, 2024In this Data Gem video, we’ll dive into the tool My Community Explorer for Puerto Rico.
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Data GemDiscover the U.S. Foreign-Born Population by Place of BirthApril 09, 2024In 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.
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Data GemInternational Demographic Trends using the International DatabaseJanuary 08, 2024In this Data Gem, we show you how to use the International Database (IDB) to compare demographic data.
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Data GemHow to Access Population Data with the International DatabaseJanuary 08, 2024In this Data Gem, we show you how to use the International Database (IDB) to access population data around the world.
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Data GemHow to Get a Statistical Snapshot of Your Community with a Narrative ProfileDecember 28, 2023In this Data Gem, we will show you how to create a narrative profile using American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
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Data GemInside Your State LegislatureDecember 07, 2023In 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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Data GemWhen to Use QuickFacts, a Tool That Gets You Data Fast!October 20, 2023If you are looking for popular current statistics, QuickFacts is a good place to start.
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Data GemWhat Detailed Data Are Available for the Hispanic Community?September 28, 2023In this Data Gem, learn how to access disaggregated data for specific Hispanic groups using data.census.gov.
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Data GemHow to Find Population Counts for Detailed Race and Hispanic Origin GroupsSeptember 21, 2023In 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.
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Data GemCómo puede obtener los datos de su vecindario con solo unos clics?September 21, 2023Usando sectores censales puede seleccionar los límites de su área y acceder estadísticas demográficas, socioeconómicas y de vivienda sobre su comunidad.
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Data GemHow to Access Population Estimates for Cities and TownsMay 26, 2022This Data Gem shows you how to find data from the Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Program for cities and towns.
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Data GemFind What Survey Has the Data You Need with Census Survey ExplorerApril 01, 2022This Data Gem will use practical real-life examples to teach you how search our surveys with the Census Survey Explorer.
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Data GemPART 6: Select a Customized Area to Perform a Labor Market AnalysisMarch 01, 2022Learn how you can use the area selection tool to customize the area on the map to perform data analysis.
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Data GemPART 5: Create an Inflow and Outflow Analysis of your Labor MarketFebruary 22, 2022This Gem shows you how to visualize the inflow and outflow of workers to and from your selection area and the number of workers who live and work in the area.
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Data GemPART 4: Create Destination Analysis to Visualize Jobs & Workforce DataFebruary 15, 2022This Gem adds the ability to select any area in the country to visualize the home or work destinations of the workers employed or living in the area.
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Data GemPART 3: Create a Distance/Direction Analysis to Visualize CommutingFebruary 08, 2022This Gem focuses on showing you how to visualize on a map the distance and direction that workers commute between residence and employment locations.
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Data GemHow Do I Access Data for My Neighborhood from the Redistricting Files?September 17, 2021In this Data Gem, you will learn how to access data about your neighborhood from the 2020 Census redistricting files for tracts and blocks.
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Data GemHow Can I Access 2020 Census Redistricting Data?September 16, 2021In 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.
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Data GemHow Do I Access GQ Data from the 2020 Census Redistricting Data?September 16, 2021In this Data Gem, you will learn how to access Group Quarters population data from the 2020 Census Redistricting Data Files.
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Data GemCan I Compare 2020 Census and 2010 Census Redistricting Data?September 16, 2021In this Data Gem, you will learn a few tips about comparing 2020 Census and 2010 Census Redistricting data.
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Data GemHow Can I Visualize Race and Hispanic Origin Data?September 13, 2021This Data Gem will teach you how to use an interactive data visualization to identify trends for the nation, state, and county.
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Data GemHow Can I Visualize Data for the Adult and Children Population?September 13, 2021In this Data Gem, you will learn how to identify trends for states and counties for the adult and under-age 18 population.
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Data GemHow to Visualize Population and Housing Trends Between 2020 and 2010September 13, 2021This Data Gem will introduce how to access population and housing data for your state, county, and metro area from the 2020 Census.
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Data GemHow Can I Access Data about Race and Ethnic Diversity?September 13, 2021In this Data Gem, you will learn how to access race and ethnic diversity data in 2010 and 2020 using an interactive data visualization.
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Data GemWhat Are Census Blocks?August 03, 2021In 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.
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Data GemHow to Conduct an “Address Search” to Access Data for Your LocationMay 14, 2021In this Data Gem you will learn how to use an address to identify all the geographic levels that include your location or organization.
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Data GemHow to Use the GEOCORR to Identify Geographies That Make Up Your AreaMay 14, 2021Whether you are looking for estimates for the nation or a population count for your city block, geography is a critical element to using Census data.
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Data GemHow to Access Data for Your Neighborhood in Just a Few ClicksJuly 21, 2020Using census tracts, you can select the boundaries of your area and access demographic, socioeconomic, and housing statistics about your community.
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Data GemHow to Select Your Area to Access Data Using data.census.govNovember 04, 2019Learn three easy ways to select your area on data.census.gov.
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Data GemWhat is a ZCTA? Making Sense of Census GeographyJuly 02, 2018The Census Bureau does not produce population data at the Zip Code level, but rather by its own Zip Code Tabluation Areas, or "ZCTA." So how does it work?
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Data GemWhat is a Census Tract? Making Sense of Census GeographyJuly 02, 2018If want to access data for parts of your community, Census Tracts are the way to go.
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Data GemWhat is a CDP? Making Sense of Census GeographyMay 21, 2018Working with census geography can be confusing. If you need to access data for cities and towns, it is important to learn more about CDPs.
Geography Courses
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CoursesAn Introduction to Census DataDecember 05, 2023This “Start Here” page is meant to be a quick start guide for beginners but be sure to explore Census Academy’s many resources when you are ready to learn more.
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CoursesDiscovering the American Community SurveyMarch 2023A comprehensive course to survey information, data access, analysis, and statistics for America's largest survey.
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CoursesIns and Outs and Whereabouts of Census Bureau GeographyThis course covers a baseline understanding of geographic concepts and areas a beginner needs to proceed with finding Census Bureau data.
Geography Webinars
Geography Videos
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VideoAccessing 2020 Census Detailed DHC-A Data: Census TractsSeptember 21, 2023Learn how to find 2020 Census Detailed Demographic and Housing Characteristics File A data at the Census Tract level on data.census.gov.
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VideoFinding 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics Data for Urban and Rural Geographic ComponentsMay 25, 2023In this video tutorial, we show you how to access data from the 2020 Census DHC for the urban and rural portions of a geography.
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VideoAccessing 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics Data: Census TractsMay 25, 2023Learn how to find 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics data at the Census Tract level on data.census.gov.
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VideoHard to Count with ROAMJune 16, 2021The Response Outreach Area Mapper (ROAM) application was developed to make it easier to identify hard-to-survey areas.
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VideoAn Overview of the LEHD Data ProgramJune 16, 2021LEHD data are the result of a partnership between the Census Bureau and U.S. states to provide high quality local labor market information.
Related Information Around the Bureau
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Geography ProgramGeography is central to the work of the Census Bureau, providing the framework for survey design, sample selection, data collection, and dissemination.
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International TradeThe U.S. Census Bureau is the official source for U.S. export and import statistics and regulations governing the reporting of exports from the U.S.
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Census Survey ExplorerDiscover which surveys meet your criteria or needs. Search by topic, geography, and frequency of publication. This is a great place to jumpstart your research.
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