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Data Gems
Data Gems
Our team of experts is excited to share with you their favorite tips and tricks about how to access and use Census Bureau Data.
So we created the Data Gems: a series of "how-to" videos available for data users who are looking for an easy and quick way to enhance their knowledge of Census data.
They will introduce you to various concepts and techniques to improve your ability to navigate our website and use our data-access tools.
We hope you find these Data Gems valuable! Drop us a line at [email protected] and let us know what you think!
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Data Tool TrainingExplorando los datos de vulnerabilidad social de Puerto RicoOctober 18, 2024En este Data Gem, navegaremos a través de la herramienta My Community Explorer para Puerto Rico.
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Data Tool TrainingExploring Puerto Rico’s Social Vulnerability DataOctober 18, 2024In this Data Gem video, we’ll dive into the tool My Community Explorer for Puerto Rico.
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Census Business Builder (CBB) TrainingHow to Utilize CBB to Analyze the Economic Effects of DisastersOctober 11, 2024Assess disaster impact on local businesses, supply chains, and more for FEMA Disaster Declaration (DR) areas.
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DisabilityHow to Gain Insights on Disability Characteristics in AmericaOctober 11, 2024Whether you’re a researcher, policy maker, or simply curious about disability data, this video is a must-watch!
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Business and EconomyEconomic Census and Annual Business Survey Data ReleasesJuly 18, 2024These surveys give us detailed business-related insights about employees, sales, payroll and more.
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Census Business Builder (CBB) TrainingAccess Demographic and Earnings Data with Ease for Your EEO Workforce AnalysisJune 17, 2024Learn how to use the EEO table tool to analyze hiring and pay equity for protected class populations for over 200 specific occupation categories.
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Business and EconomyHow to Build Customized Industry Groups and Geographic AreasMay 27, 2024Dive deeper into how to use Census Business Builder to for your specific business analysis needs and how to generate a tailored business report.
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Foreign-BornDiscover the U.S. Foreign-Born Population by Place of BirthApril 09, 2024In this Data Gem, you will learn how to use an interactive data visualization to see where the foreign-born population lives, and has changed over the decades.
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PopulationWhat Is the Margin of Error?March 21, 2024In this Data Gem, you will understand why we offer MOEs and how an estimate, paired with its MOE, describes a population.
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PopulationInternational Demographic Trends using the International DatabaseJanuary 08, 2024In this Data Gem, we show you how to use the International Database (IDB) to compare demographic data.
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PopulationHow to Access Population Data with the International DatabaseJanuary 08, 2024In this Data Gem, we show you how to use the International Database (IDB) to access population data around the world.
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PopulationHow to Get a Statistical Snapshot of Your Community with a Narrative ProfileDecember 28, 2023In this Data Gem, we will show you how to create a narrative profile using American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
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PopulationInside Your State LegislatureDecember 07, 2023In this Data Gem, we show you how to locate data for both the Upper and Lower Chambers of your State Legislative District.
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Population EstimatesWhen to Use QuickFacts, a Tool That Gets You Data Fast!October 20, 2023If you are looking for popular current statistics, QuickFacts is a good place to start.
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Hispanic OriginWhat Detailed Data Are Available for the Hispanic Community?September 28, 2023In this Data Gem, learn how to access disaggregated data for specific Hispanic groups using data.census.gov.
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RaceHow to Find Population Counts for Detailed Race and Hispanic Origin GroupsSeptember 21, 2023In this Data Gem, you will learn how to easily map the most prevalent detailed race and ethnicity groups and American Indian and Alaska Native tribes.
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PopulationCómo puede obtener los datos de su vecindario con solo unos clics?September 21, 2023Usando sectores censales puede seleccionar los límites de su área y acceder estadísticas demográficas, socioeconómicas y de vivienda sobre su comunidad.
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USA Trade OnlineUSA Trade Online Data ToolAugust 25, 2023Follow along with this Data Gem, where we show you how to track international trade commodities over time using the data tool, USA Trade Data.
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American Indian or Alaska Native (AIAN)Discover My Tribal Area, a Tool to Quickly Find DataAugust 03, 2023In this Data Gem, we will show you how easy it is to access data about people, jobs, housing, economy, and education for a tribal nation reservation.
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PopulationFind Changes and Trends with 2020 Census Data VisualizationsMay 25, 2023In this Data Gem, explore features of two interactive data visualizations, How Has Our Nation’s Population Changed and Exploring Age Groups in the 2020 Census.
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Census Business Builder (CBB) TrainingLocate and Analyze your Customers and Market with CBBMarch 30, 2023Learn to select and visualize variables for your industry which enable you to evaluate ideal locations, learn about your customer base, and more.
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Business and EconomyHow to Access Retail Sales Data for the Nation and StatesDecember 12, 2022In this Data Gem, we demonstrate the Monthly State Retail Sales Tool, which easily allows you to compare year-over-year retail data by sector.
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VeteransHow to Access, Map, and Compare Detailed Veteran DataNovember 09, 2022Learn how to access our tables that contain veteran data, including the Veteran Profile from the ACS and the veteran business ownership data from the ABS.
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PopulationHow to Access Population Estimates for Cities and TownsMay 26, 2022This Data Gem shows you how to find data from the Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Program for cities and towns.
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PopulationFind What Survey Has the Data You Need with Census Survey ExplorerApril 01, 2022This Data Gem will use practical real-life examples to teach you how search our surveys with the Census Survey Explorer.
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Data Tool TrainingPART 6: Select a Customized Area to Perform a Labor Market AnalysisMarch 01, 2022Learn how you can use the area selection tool to customize the area on the map to perform data analysis.
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Data Tool TrainingPART 5: Create an Inflow and Outflow Analysis of your Labor MarketFebruary 22, 2022This Gem shows you how to visualize the inflow and outflow of workers to and from your selection area and the number of workers who live and work in the area.
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Data Tool TrainingPART 4: Create Destination Analysis to Visualize Jobs & Workforce DataFebruary 15, 2022This Gem adds the ability to select any area in the country to visualize the home or work destinations of the workers employed or living in the area.
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Data Tool TrainingPART 3: Create a Distance/Direction Analysis to Visualize CommutingFebruary 08, 2022This Gem focuses on showing you how to visualize on a map the distance and direction that workers commute between residence and employment locations.
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Data Tool TrainingPART 2: How to Create an Area Comparison Analysis to Visualize JobsFebruary 01, 2022Learn how to visualize the comparison of the counts of workers employed or living in each area within your primary selected area in OnTheMap.
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Data Tool TrainingPART 1: Visualizing Jobs and Labor Force Data with OnTheMapJanuary 24, 2022Learn from our Data Gems Series how to visualize data for your area about workers, jobs and labor force characteristics using OnTheMap.
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PopulationHow to Access Poverty Data Tables and Reports from the CPS ASECOctober 28, 2021This Data Gem also helps you understand what data are found in the Official Poverty Measure versus the Supplemental Poverty Measure.
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PopulationHow to Access Income Data Tables and Reports from the CPS ASECOctober 28, 2021This Data Gem covers some basic information about how different types of income (personal, household, and family) are measured.
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RedistrictingHow Do I Access Data for My Neighborhood from the Redistricting Files?September 17, 2021In this Data Gem, you will learn how to access data about your neighborhood from the 2020 Census redistricting files for tracts and blocks.
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RedistrictingHow Can I Access 2020 Census Redistricting Data?September 16, 2021In 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.
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RedistrictingHow Do I Access GQ Data from the 2020 Census Redistricting Data?September 16, 2021In this Data Gem, you will learn how to access Group Quarters population data from the 2020 Census Redistricting Data Files.
Page Last Revised - August 24, 2023
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