U.S. Census Data & Statistics
This guide provides information and tools needed for researching U.S. Census data and statistics.
- Introduction
- Finding Census Data
- Census Reference Resources
- Census Materials at LSU This link opens in a new window
Additional Frequently Used Census Data Resources
- Census Survey ExplorerDiscover U.S. Census Bureau surveys or censuses by filtering and searching by geography, frequency, topics, and subtopics.
- QuickFacts (U.S. Census Bureau)This interactive site provides statistical data at the state, county and city levels with a population of 5,000 or more, providing information on demographics, the economy, housing, and businesses.
- All Census Data ToolsThis page lists all data tools and apps provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Brief descriptions will help you decide which tool is right for you.
- TIGERwebTIGERweb is a web-based resource from the Census Bureau for geographic and location data. TIGER data includes features like roads, railroads, rivers, lakes, and glaciers. It also includes boundaries for legal and statistical geographic entities.
- On the MapOnTheMap is a web-based mapping and reporting application that shows where workers are employed and where they live. It also provides companion reports on age, earnings, industry distributions, race, ethnicity, educational attainment, and sex.
- State Data CentersState Data Centers, sponsored by the Census Bureau, coordinate affiliate agencies within their regions to provide access to demographic data and tools. This links to the Census Bureau's directory of all state data centers.
- Louisiana State Census Data CenterLearn more about Louisiana demographic statistics and data, in addition to being linked to more access tools.
- ResearchDataGovThe site is the single portal for discovery of restricted data in the federal statistical system. The agencies, including the Census Bureau, have provided detailed descriptions of each data asset. Users can search for data by topic, agency, and keywords.
- Census Data FAQLearn about using data.census.gov, the Census API, and Microdata Access. Find out what data, features, and functionality is available.
DATA.CENSUS.GOV
Data.Census.gov is the primary Census website for disseminating data. It is designed to be a centralized platform for users to browse data, build custom tables, explore city profiles, and create data visualizations. In addition to the 2020 Census, data from the American Community Survey and the Current Population Survey are included on the website.
On data.census.gov, you have the option of either conducting a Basic Search or an Advanced Search.
BASIC SEARCHING
- Basic Search: a single search bar that allows you to enter search terms for various topics
- Example: "commuting in EBRP, LA"
ADVANCED SEARCHING
- Advanced Search: more precise than because it allows users to be more selective when searching across the range of datasets, pages, and filters included on the census website. This also allows users to select which survey or census they would like to search within.
- Example: What the advanced search page results page will look like once to apply your filters to find the "population for all census tracks in EBRP, LA." It is important to remember that after you apply your filters, to search you have to select the blue search button that appears on the bottom right of the screen.
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