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Frames Program
The Frames Program is modernizing the Census Bureau’s data infrastructure to maximize the utility of demographic, economic, and geospatial data. The Frames Program will enable the strategic use of data and increase the value of critical Census Bureau assets to help deliver on its mission to serve as the nation's leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.
If you have questions about the Frames Program, please email geo.frames.pgmo@census.gov
What is a Frame?
The Frames Program defines “frame” as any of the foundational datasets that form the basis for much of the work we do at the Census Bureau. Each Enterprise Frame is organized around one of four foundational units of observation: addresses, businesses, jobs, and people.
Benefits
- Expands the U.S. Census Bureau’s ability to report on changes and trends affecting the nation’s population, economy, and communities.
- Reduces burden on respondents (individuals and businesses) by reusing existing Census Bureau data and allowing survey methodologists to select more targeted samples.
- Reduces redundancies, improves quality of our products, and enables more effective use of our resources.
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Page Last Revised - October 20, 2023
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