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Data.census.gov [ [link removed] ] Newsletter ? September 2023

Filtering data for poverty statistics on the Census Data Platform [ [link removed] ]

*What's New?*

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


* Redesigned map variable selection
* Simplified labeling for the variable shown in the variable drop-down menu
* Improved readability of map legend
* Improved ?Select? and ?Identify? buttons on the map
* Integration of table header details into the table toolbar
* Ability to search for International Trade codesets in the ?search for filter? section of the advanced search
* Behind-the-scenes improvements to the API
* Fixes to nine defects

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In August, we introduced several updates on our site. To start, we redesigned the process of selecting map variables, and applied several improvements to the feature. This update replaced the previous ?Variables? button with a drop-down menu. The menu shows you map variables in a readable, hierarchical format that is similar to the table display. Drop-down menus in the ?Dimensions? section allow you to switch between different categories available for the map that further contextualize your variable selection. The map also defaults to show percentages when available, and the new ?Units? section allows you to switch between percentages and numbers. Percentages must be provided in the corresponding table display to be available for the map.

Users will also notice simplified labeling for the variable shown in the variable drop-down menu. Variable labels are now broken down into manageable parts. The primary selection is shown in large font for easy readability, with the full context included in the boxes below the variable.

We?ve also improved ?Select? and ?Identify? buttons on the map. When you use these features, the other buttons on the map will no longer disappear, providing a consistent experience for you to make use of all map features. You?ll see integration of table header details into the table toolbar. The table ID, table title, survey/program, universe statement, and product will be all be shown as part of the newly redesigned product drop-down menu. We placed these details alongside the other table controls for your convenience, and to allow more room on your screen for the table display.

Also added was the ability to search for International Trade codesets in the ?search for filter? section of the advanced search once data have been included in the platform. These codesets include results from the recently added Harmonized System (HS) Import, Harmonized System (HS) Export, End-Use Import, End-Use Export, Advanced Technology Products (ATP), Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This feature will support future releases of international trade data tables and will not be visible until the corresponding data are released 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.

Lastly, you?ll observe enhancements to the API through behind-the-scenes improvements, technical updates to enhance our internal data review processes, and resolutions for any existing issues.



*Latest Data Releases*

* *Current Population Survey: Time Series Poverty Status* [ [link removed] ] ? 8/01
* *Incremental Developmental Code Release* [ [link removed] ] ? 8/03
* *Time Series International Population Database by Single of Age and Sex* [ [link removed] ] ? 8/08
* *Time Series International Database by 5 Year by Age Group and Sex* [ [link removed] ] ? 8/08
* *July 2023 Currently Population Survey [ [link removed] ]?*? 8/10
* *2020 Nonemployer Statistics* [ [link removed] ] ? 8/17
* *Quarterly Summary of State and Local Tax Revenue Time Series* [ [link removed] ] ? 8/17
* *2020 Decennial Census 118th Congressional District Summary File* [ [link removed] ] ? 8/31



Coming Soon

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


* Behind-the-scenes updates to allow searches for world geographies. This work is being done to support international datasets on data.census.gov [ [link removed] ].
* Easy-to-access citations for tables and maps.
* Improved load times when using the single search bar.
* Select Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMAs) in the Microdata Access Tool with improved response times.
* Technical work to make back-end data transfer processes run more smoothly.



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*Featured Video Tutorials*

*Getting Started with your search on data.census.gov [ [link removed] ]*

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*Coming in September:*

*Webinar: Finding 2020 Detailed Demographic and Housing Characteristics File A Data on data.census.gov*

With the September release of the 2020 Census Detailed Demographic and Housing Characteristics File A, data users will be able to access population counts for detailed racial and ethnic groups using data.census.gov [ [link removed] ].

The release includes population counts by age for approximately 1,500 racial and ethnic groups and detailed American Indian and Alaska Native tribes and villages, such as Lebanese, Mexican, Jamaican, Navajo Nation, and more.

This webinar will focus on the platform data.census.gov [ [link removed] ] and finding available 2020 Detailed Demographic and Housing Characteristics File A data.

Questions related to the data collection process, methodology, disclosure avoidance, and data analysis will not be addressed during this session.

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*New Recorded Webinar:*

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

For anyone who is interested in accessing the newly released 2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics tables and Demographic Profile, we bring you this webinar.

During this webinar, we took participants through data.census.gov [ [link removed] ] to easily find 2020 Census demographic and housing characteristic data, including finding data for different levels of geography, using the mapping feature to visualize data for your community, where to find helpful technical documentation, and more.

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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.

*Basics of Using the Census API in data.census.gov [ [link removed] ]*

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

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

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

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

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Featured Question

*What data are available on data.census.gov?*

View a table of currently available datasets through data.census.gov here [ [link removed] ]. Note that the earliest data on data.census.gov [ [link removed] ] is from the 2000 Census. We are focusing our efforts on migrating data that was previously available on American FactFinder to data.census.gov [ [link removed] ], and preparing for new data releases.

Email us <[email protected]> with any questions or comments. For more guidance on data availability and using data.census.gov [ [link removed] ], the Census API, and Microdata Access, visit our Resources page [ [link removed] ].

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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.

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