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Data.census.gov [ [link removed] ] Newsletter – *Summer Edition*

Census Data Platform: Advanced search [ [link removed] ]

*What's New?*

In June, we released new updates to improve your experience on data.census.gov [ [link removed] ]. With this release, you will now see:


* New “County Subdivision” box added to the “Most Commonly Used Geographies” section of the filter panel
* New option that allows you to clear filters when running a new search in the single search bar
* Improved recognition of search terms and better messaging in instances when the search terms do not result in data tables
* New deep links that allow you to share a particular section of a Geography or Industry Profile
* Improved labeling in the “Notes” section of American Community Survey data tables
* Continued search engine optimization
* Fixes to 18 defects

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The June release introduced a multitude of user interface improvements and design enhancements, starting with the new “County Subdivision” box added to the “Most Commonly Used Geographies” section of the Geography filter panel. This update makes it easier to select county subdivisions such as towns, townships, and boroughs. The typeahead search functionality has also been significantly enhanced. Users will now get search suggestions after typing two characters in the single search bar instead of three.

You’ll also notice the filter panel now offers additional options for users to select predefined sets of codes, simplifying the process of refining search results, and improving the overall navigation. In a future update, you will notice these new filter panel categories will contain folders and check boxes when relevant datasets from the International Trade program are added to data.census.gov [ [link removed] ].

We’ve also improved the search term recognition, leading to a more precise result. When a search query doesn’t yield the result you're looking for, you'll see filter matches for your search terms even when the site does not have data tables to support the search criteria. This is indicated by “No results found” and similar messages.

Additionally, new deep links have been introduced enabling you to share a particular section of a Geography or Industry Profile. When you click one of tabs at the top of a profile, the section you navigated to will now be captured in the URL.

In the notes section of American Community Survey data tables, you will now see the “Estimates” section in the notes to indicate whether the table is from the ACS 5-year or ACS 1-year estimates. The added labeling provides better clarity and helps users quickly find information.



*Latest Data Releases*

In July, the U.S. Census Bureau released the 2020 Island Areas Censuses Demographic and Housing Characteristics Summary File (DHC) for American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Click on the link below to access the press kit for the 2020 Island Area DHC release.


* *2020 Island Areas Censuses Press Kit [ [link removed] ]*

New data releases:


* *May 2023 Current Population Survey Basic Monthly [ [link removed] ]*– 6/08
* *2021 ACS Selected Population Detailed Tables [ [link removed] ]*– 6/15
* *2021 ACS Selected Population Data Profiles* [ [link removed] ]– 6/15
* *2021 ACS American Indian and Alaska Native Detailed Tables* [ [link removed] ]– 6/15
* *2021 ACS American Indian and Alaska Native Data Profiles [ [link removed] ]*– 6/15
* *Incremental Developmental Code Release [ [link removed] ] *– 7/06
* *Household Pulse Survey Coronavirus (Covid -19) Pandemic and Recovery* [ [link removed](COVID-19)+Pandemic+and+Recovery ]– 7/11
* *June 2023 Current Population Survey Basic Monthly* [ [link removed] ]– 7/13
* *Decennial Census DHC Island Area – American Samoa* [ [link removed] ]– 7/20
* *Decennial Census DHC Island Area – Northern Mariana Islands* [ [link removed] ]– 7/20
* *Decennial Census DHC Island Area – Guam* [ [link removed] ]– 7/20
* *Decennial Census DHC Island Area – U.S. Virgin Islands [ [link removed] ]*– 7/20



Coming Soon

In future updates to data.census.gov [ [link removed] ], Microdata Access and the Census Data API, we are working toward:


* Technical updates to improve our internal data review
* Download data tables with “all places in U.S.” geography selection
* The ability to access data for all voting districts in a state
* Select public use microdata areas (PUMAs) in the Microdata Access Tool without slow response times
* Technical work to make back-end data transfer processes run more smoothly

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*Featured Video Tutorials*

*Accessing 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics Data [ [link removed] ]*

Faith Whittington speaks about accessing 2020 Island Area Censuses from a general standpoint. [ [link removed] ]



*Accessing 2020 Island Area Censuses Data: Export and FTP [ [link removed] ]*

Faith Whittington speaks about how to export and download data from the 2020 Island Areas Censuses. [ [link removed] ]

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*  **Upcoming Webinar: *

*Data.census.gov News and Updates: August 2023 [ [link removed] ]*

Wednesday, August 30

In this webinar we cover updates to data.census.gov [ [link removed] ] that were implemented since the beginning of February 2023. Updates include added mapping features, new filter panel options, new toolbar options, fixes to defects, and more.

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*New Recorded Webinar:*

*Data.census.gov Q&A Webinar [ [link removed] ]*

We understand you have questions about data.census.gov [ [link removed] ], the Census Bureau’s main data platform, so we brought back the live Q&A webinar session in June.

During this webinar, we went over some of the most common questions we have received over the last several months, as well as questions submitted via the chat.

Be sure to look for the video and other webinar materials which will be coming soon.

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*More Upcoming Workshops:*

These participatory classes walk you through examples that cover the basics of using data.census.gov [ [link removed] ].

Time is allotted throughout the training for questions, and participation is strongly encouraged. No prior knowledge of using data.census.gov [ [link removed] ] is required for these classes.

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*Basics of Using the Microdata Access Tool in data.census.gov [ [link removed] ]*

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*Making the Most of Mapping in data.census.gov [ [link removed] ]*

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*Basics of Finding Data on data.census.gov [ [link removed] ]*

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*Advanced Usage of data.census.gov [ [link removed] ]*

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Featured Question

*Where can I find data on population and housing unit estimates from the Population Estimates Program?*

We began the process of adding data from the Population Estimates Program to data.census.gov [ [link removed] ]. So, a limited set of tables are available on the site now, and you can access them by selecting "Surveys" → "Population Estimates" → "Population Estimates" in the advanced search [ [link removed] ]. 

As we work to migrate the remaining tables, you can access the full set of population and housing unit estimates through the Population Estimates Program data tables page [ [link removed] ]. More information on the Population Estimates Program can be found on its webpage [ [link removed] ].

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*About data.census.gov [ [link removed] ]*

Data.census.gov [ [link removed] ] is the primary platform to access data and digital content from the U.S. Census Bureau. We continuously update data.census.gov [ [link removed] ] with new data from our most popular survey and programs, as well as system enhancements to improve your experience on the platform.

We’re here to help with your data needs:


* Visit our data.census.gov Resources page [ [link removed] ] for educational materials
* Learn about Microdata Access [ [link removed] ] and the Census Data API [ [link removed] ]
* Request a data.census.gov [ [link removed] ] training: 
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* Ask your questions: [email protected]

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