Who should use this database?

Those needing official data from U.S. Census of Population and Housing, the American Community Survey, or the Economic Census. Search by a street address to determine Census geography and related population and housing data or search in a Quick Table, Demographic Profile, or Geographic Comparison Table for known geographic areas. Advanced users who need to manipulate large data sets will wish to use the Data Sets option. Static (see Map It when creating tables), reference, or thematic mapping options are also available.

What kinds of materials are referenced in the database?

The database includes data from the decennial Census of Population and Housing, the American Community Survey, and the Economic Census. For more information, including full-text publications, see the U.S. Census Bureau home page.

What years does the database cover?

Coverage of the Census of Population and Housing begins in 1990. All data from the American Community Survey, which began in 1996, is available. The Economic Census coverage begins with 1992 data.

Will I find full-text articles in the database?

This is not an article database.