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Table Shells

Table shells display the layout of tables without the estimates or margins of error filled in. They contain the line number, description of the data, and table ID (please visit the Table IDs Explained page to learn more about table IDs). Table shells are available one week before the data are released, allowing users to preview new layouts in advance.

For most data years, table shells for Detailed Tables are available in two different formats (individual table shell files and one file for all Detailed Tables). Table shells for other types of products may be available through the file transfer protocol site (FTP) as shown below.

2017
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2011
  • 2010
  • 2009
  • 2008
  • 2007
  • 2006
  • 2005
2017

Table Shells on FTP

Download individual table shells through the file transfer protocol (FTP) site for:

  • Detailed Tables
  • Subject Tables
  • Supplemental Tables
  • Data Profiles
  • Comparison Profiles

Table Shells for All Detailed Tables

Download table shells for all Detailed Tables in one Microsoft Excel file. The file indicates which tables are available for the 1-year or 5-year data releases.

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