The U.S. Census Bureau

How to Access and Use Census Bureau Data

OnLine Access

Most Census Bureau data are available through the Census Bureau's Internet homepage, www.census.gov
 


Data Available in Your Community

The public can also access Census Bureau data in other media through the over 1,800 state and local organizations participating in Data Center Programs, through 32 national and local minority organizations that are part of the National Census Information Center Program, and through 1,400 public and university libraries designated as Federal Depository Libraries. Additionally, Census Bureau reports and CD-ROMs are available for public use and review at our 12 Regional Offices around the country.


Get Your Own Copy of Reports and CD-ROMs

Census Bureau products are available for sale through the Census Bureau's Customer Service Center, the U.S. Government Printing Office and other sales outlets.
 


Other Sources of Census Bureau Data, Related Information, and Assistance

Many other governmental agencies and private companies provide Census Bureau data and offer various services related to using Census Bureau information or products. These include the state agencies that work with the Census Bureau to develop population estimates and projections, the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration and STAT-USA for information on foreign trade; the National Archives and Records Administration for access to records of past censuses for genealogical research; private companies that provide geographic information system products and services related to the Census Bureau's TIGER /Line Files; other private vendors and repackagers of Census Bureau information.

The Association of Public Data Users (APDU), the Council of Professional Associations on Federal Statistics (COPAFS), the Population Association of America (PAA), and the American Statistical Association (ASA) are organizations of users, producers, and distributors of Federal, state and local government statistical information whose members are knowledgeable about the availability, use and interpretation of public information.


Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Marketing Services Office
Created: Last revised: February 10 2004

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