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United States Census Bureau Statistics: Demographic Data

Research U.S. Census Bureau statistics in this pathfinder including the U.S. Census, American Community Survey and Economic Census.

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Here you can explore and create visualizations of all types of census data including demographic data, economic, and business data.

U.S. Census/ Decennial Cenus

Official count of United States population
Data useful to "obtain count of U.S. population and its characteristics"
Access and search the U.S. census in Data.Census.Gov.

Decennial Census Data in Data.Census.Gov

Census Quick Facts

View frequently requested data about the nation, individual states and counties in Quick Facts.

Quick Facts

Demographic Data by Subject

American Community Survey

Annual survey that shows "how people live"
Useful for study of "social, economic and housing characteristics"
Data are estimates based on a sample of the United States population
1-year, 3-year and 5-year data estimates are developed based on area population
Access and search American Community Survey data in Data.Census.Gov.