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Island Areas: 2010 Census Interactive Summary Level Database
The Census Bureau has developed an interactive database that will allow data users to access demographic information for the Island Areas.


Random Samplings Blog
Easy Exploration into Your Community's Statistics
Yesterday we released Easy Stats, one of the latest web technology tools developed by the U.S. Census Bureau to make our data quicker and easier to access. As its name suggests, Easy Stats provides a user-friendly way to retrieve timely statistics about our nation’s people, places and economy.


Random Samplings Blog
Collecting and Maintaining our Geographic Data
The Census Bureau collects and maintains geographic data in order to take censuses and surveys and to prepare and present statistical information. We store all of our geographic data in the Master Address File/Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) System. The MAF/TIGER system has become an essential part of our daily operations and keeping it up-to-date and accurate is vital. So, how do we do it?


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Tracking Health Insurance Trends for Small Counties
Today, the Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE) program released estimates for 2010 of the number of insured and uninsured for counties and states nationwide. The program also provides a Web-based interactive tool that allows you to display and map health insurance coverage estimates for states and counties.


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White House Cites Census Bureau as Federal Digital Leader
“America’s Economy,” the U.S. Census Bureau’s first mobile application, is now available for iPhone and iPad.


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Census Bureau Releases Its First Mobile App
"America's Economy," will provide constantly updated statistics on the U.S. economy, including monthly economic indicators.


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New Online Tool Gives Public Wider Access to Key U.S. Statistics
The Census Bureau’s first-ever public API allows developers to design apps to explore or learn more about America's changing population and economy.


Random Samplings Blog
Mapping at the U.S. Census Bureau
When you think of the Census Bureau, you might imagine filling out a census or survey form. Maybe you think of the billions of statistics and counts that are available. What you may not realize is that the Census Bureau is as much a geographic and cartographic agency as it is a statistical agency.

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