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Live and recorded classes led by Census Bureau instructors on a variety of topics.

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View Census Academy resources about Data Tools including Data Gems, courses, and webinars.

Data Tool Data Gems

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Find What Survey Has the Data You Need with Census Survey Explorer
This Data Gem will use practical real-life examples to teach you how search our surveys with the Census Survey Explorer.
Tutorial
How Do I Access Data for My Neighborhood from the Redistricting Files?
In this Data Gem, you will learn how to access data about your neighborhood from the 2020 Census redistricting files for tracts and blocks.
Tutorial
Can I Compare 2020 Census and 2010 Census Redistricting Data?
In this Data Gem, you will learn a few tips about comparing 2020 Census and 2010 Census Redistricting data.
Tutorial
How Can I Access 2020 Census Redistricting Data?
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.
Tutorial
How Do I Access GQ Data from the 2020 Census Redistricting Data?
In this Data Gem, you will learn how to access Group Quarters population data from the 2020 Census Redistricting Data Files.
Tutorial
How Can I Access Data about Race and Ethnic Diversity?
In this Data Gem, you will learn how to access race and ethnic diversity data in 2010 and 2020 using an interactive data visualization.
Tutorial
How Can I Visualize Data for the Adult and Children Population?
In this Data Gem, you will learn how to identify trends for states and counties for the adult and under-age 18 population.
Tutorial
How Can I Visualize Race and Hispanic Origin Data?
This Data Gem will teach you how to use an interactive data visualization to identify trends for the nation, state, and county.
Tutorial
How to Visualize Population and Housing Trends Between 2020 and 2010
This Data Gem will introduce how to access population and housing data for your state, county, and metro area from the 2020 Census.
Tutorial
How to Download the Complete Set of 2020 Census Redistricting Files
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.
Tutorial
How to Create and Customize a Map Using data.census.gov
In this Data Gem, we will show you how to create maps using data.census.gov to customize and visualize data for your area.
Tutorial
How to Visualize Your Data Using Thematic Maps on data.census.gov
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.
Tutorial
Learn the First Steps to Creating Your Own Tabulation Using Microdata
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.
Tutorial
How to Use Filters on data.census.gov
Learn how to use pre-selected filters to find new data tables as well as table IDs to access your favorite products.
Tutorial
What is Microdata and Why Should I Use It?
Microdata are a set of untabulated records about individual people or housing units that can be used to create custom tables.
Tutorial
How to Access Data for Your Neighborhood in Just a Few Clicks
Using census tracts, you can select the boundaries of your area and access demographic, socioeconomic, and housing statistics about your community.
Tutorial
How to Print and Transfer Data Tables to Excel Using data.census.gov
In this Data Gem you will learn a neat trick about how to transfer a data table in its original format to an excel spreadsheet.
Tutorial
Save Time by Saving Your Data Search and Results on data.census.gov
In this Data Gem you will learn a few great tricks about how to save and edit your filters, data search and results when accessing data on data.census.gov.
Tutorial
How to Select Your Area to Access Data Using data.census.gov
Learn three easy ways to select your area on data.census.gov.
Tutorial
How to Access Data About the Hispanic Population on data.census.gov
Learn tricks to easily access data on the Hispanic population using data.census.gov.
Tutorial
How to Access Race Data on data.census.gov
Explore Census data by race with these tricks on data.census.gov.
Tutorial
How to Customize and Download Tables Using data.census.gov
Discover easy tricks to customize your table and learn how to download it in two different formats.
Tutorial
How to Navigate data.census.gov
Learn two easy ways to get started with your search on data.census.gov.
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How to Visualize Data for Your Area on data.census.gov
Discover how to visualize the most popular statistics for your area through the data visualization profiles on data.census.gov.

Data Tool Courses

Data Tool Webinars


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What Is a Small Business?

This webinar covers the business size data available from the recently-released Economic Census (as well as other Census programs).

2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-year Pre-Release Webinar

Learn more about the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year data release.

Mastering Complex Geographies on data.census.gov

In this training, we show you how to select geographic components like urban and rural, find which geographies are compatible with a dataset, and more.

An Overview of Recently-Released NAPCS Data From the Economic Census

This webinar provides an overview of the recently-released North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) data from the 2017 Economic Census.

data.census.gov News and Updates: November 2020

Get the latest information on the most recent updates made to the U.S. Census Bureau's new data platform, data.census.gov.

2019 ACS 1-Year Pre-Release Webinar

This webinar will cover background information about the ACS, updates for this release, and where to find new data release information on the ACS website.

data.census.gov Today: A Comprehensive Overview

Learn how to search for and download data, use the map feature, and customize table views on data.census.gov.

Data for the Mining, Construction, and Manufacturing Sectors

The status of the release of the local area data for the Mining, Construction, and Manufacturing sectors (NAICS sectors 21, 23, and 31-33) will be discussed.

Tips & Tricks to Access Data on Ancestry and Foreign-born Populations

Discover the best way to access demographic, socioeconomic and housing data about foreign-born populations using data.census.gov.

Demystifying the Census API

Join this webinar for an introduction and live demonstration of our application programming interface (API) in action.

Introduction to the Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS)

In the Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS) webinar participants will be provided an overview of the PRCS.

Using Public Microdata to Create Custom Tables on data.census.gov

In this webinar, you will learn how to create custom tables using public use microdata, customize your view, download the data, and provide your feedback.

Exploring data.census.gov

In this webinar, you will learn tips and tricks for effective searches as well as how to download, customize, and map data on data.census.gov.

Introduction to the American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) Files

In this webinar, we will discuss foundational aspects of working with the ACS PUMS files.

Introduction to Census Bureau Data

This webinar will give participants a basic understanding of demographic data collected by the Census Bureau.

How to Access Race, Ethnicity, Foreign Born, and Ancestry Data

Learn about how to access Decennial Census and American Community Survey (ACS) data about race, ethnicity, foreign-born (ACS only), and ancestry groups.

Accessing the Economic Census Local Area Data on data.census.gov

This webinar will provide tips and tricks on how best to access data when trying to find the information for their state and type of business.

Data Tool Videos

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2020 Demographic and Housing Characteristics File: Using the Census Data API to Get Individual Data Points
Learn how to access data from the API to find individual data points from the 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics File.
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2020 Demographic and Housing Characteristics File: Using the Census Data API to Get a Table
Learn how to access data from the API to get a table from the 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics File.
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Accessing 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics Data on data.census.gov
In this video tutorial, we show you how to access 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics housing data in data.census.gov.
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Accessing 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics Data: Census Tracts
Learn how to find 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics data at the Census Tract level on data.census.gov.
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Comparing 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics Data to 2010 Census Data
Learn how to access data from the 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics File and compare it with data from the 2010 Census.
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Downloading, Exporting, and Sharing 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics Data
Learn how to download, export, and share 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics tables you find in data.census.gov.
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Finding 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics Data for Urban and Rural Geographic Components
In 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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Building a Custom Table Using MDAT
Watch this video to learn how to use Microdata Access (MDAT) through data.census.gov, and create customized tabulation.
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Using the FTP for Island Areas Data on data.census.gov
Learn how to export and download data from the 2020 Island Areas Censuses.
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How to Use the Tool for Assessing Statistical Capacity (TASC) Results Calculator: A Training of Trainers
The second video of the TASC training of trainers is designed for administrators to learn how to use the TASC Results Calculator.
Video
Getting Started with Your Search on data.census.gov
Learn about the different ways to search for data on the platform; from basics, like using the Single Search to applying filters in the Advanced Search.
Video
How to Use the Tool for Assessing Statistical Capacity (TASC)
In this training of trainers, you will learn how to use the TASC to assess statistical capacity.
Video
Explore the Design Refresh on data.census.gov
Let us show you around the modern new look of the redesigned data.census.gov.
Video
Accessing 2020 Census Redistricting Data on data.census.gov
In this video tutorial, we show you various examples on how to access Redistricting Data to pull tables on housing population counts, apply filters, and more.
Video
Accessing 2020 Redistricting Data: Census Blocks
Learn how to find 2020 P.L. 94-171 Redistricting data at the Census block level on data.census.gov.
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Accessing 2020 Redistricting Data: Customizing Your Table View
The "Customize Table" button on data.census.gov gives data users many options to change the way they view a data table on data.census.gov.
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Accessing 2020 Redistricting Data: Hispanic or Latino Population
In this tutorial, we show you how to navigate the data platform to find 2020 Redistricting data tables on the Hispanic or Latino population.
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Accessing 2020 Redistricting Data: Mapping Geographies
Learn how to map geographies using data.census.gov.
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Comparing 2010 and 2020 Redistricting Data on data.census.gov
Many data users will want to access the newly release 2020 Redistricting Data and compare it with the previous 2010 Redistricting data.
Video
Redistricting Data Through the Census Data API: Single Estimates
Learn the core concepts and steps needed to extract 2020 P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data using the Census Bureau's Application Programming Interface (API).
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Redistricting Data Through the Census Data API: Tables and Group Calls
Following a few core concepts and steps, you can learn how to extract 2020 P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data using the Census Bureau's API.
Video
Accessing Community Resilience Estimates for Disaster Preparedness
Community resilience is the capacity of individuals and households to absorb, endure, and recover from the health, social, and economic impacts of a disaster.
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Accessing Community Resilience Estimates for Disaster Preparedness
Community resilience is the capacity of individuals and households to absorb, endure, and recover from the health, social, and economic impacts of a disaster.
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An Overview of the LEHD Data Program
LEHD data are the result of a partnership between the Census Bureau and U.S. states to provide high quality local labor market information.
Video
Using the API to Get All Results for an ACS Table
In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to get data for an entire table from the American Community Survey.
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Using the API to Get Results for Multiple Estimates
In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to get data for only the variables you need from the 2018 ACS 1-Year Data Profiles.

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