The 2023 PDB contains select 2017-2021 ACS 5-year estimates including the ACS tract level self-response rates, 2020 Census operational variables, and select Census variables typically found on the PDB. It does not contain a Low Response Score (LRS). Data are available at both the tract and block group levels. The 2023 PDB uses 2020 Census tract and block group geographies.

We recommend managing the files in a statistical software application such as R or SAS, as Excel may truncate columns or rows. We also urge users to verify that the downloaded file contains the indicated number of columns and rows: The tract file (pdb2023tr) should be 377,344 KB with 85,395 rows and 524 columns. The block group file (pdb2023bg) should be 727,440 KB with 242,335 rows and 348 columns. If the number of rows and columns do not align with these counts, verify that the download has not been interrupted or corrupted. If so, we recommend you try to re-download the file from a different web browser.

Statistics downloaded from data.census.gov received clearances from the Disclosure Review Board before being posted. No clearance number is required at this time for such information products. When presenting packages to the DRB that include such data, their provenance must be documented to the satisfaction of the DRB.

The Census Bureau has reviewed this data product to ensure appropriate access, use, and disclosure avoidance protection of the confidential source data used to produce this product (Data Management System (DMS) number: P-7501505, Disclosure Review Board (DRB) approval number: CBDRB-FY2024-0185, CBDRB FY24 0045).