Teaching With the Census
How to Find What is Available?
The U.S. Census Bureau publishes a broad range of statistics on a wide variety of topics. The following are starting points which may help aid you in your search.
- United States Census BureauThe Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.
- Census Survey ExplorerDiscover U.S. Census Bureau surveys or censuses by filtering and searching by geography, frequency, topics, and subtopics.
- Broad Topic List from the Census BureauCensus Bureau statistics are now organized by themes, or topics, making it easier for you to find what you need.
- A-Z List from the Census BureauComplete list with topics and sub-topics.
- Data.census.govIs the data dissemination platform to access demographic and economic data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Use the Advanced Search to more finely hone your searches using their guided approach.
- Which Data Table or Tools Should I UseUnfamiliar with the many ways you can obtain statistics from the American Community Survey (ACS)? Learn more about the tools available to help you access current social, economic, housing, and demographic statistics for the nation's communities.
