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Data.census.gov Newsletter – May 2025

Virtual Workshops on the Census Data Platform [ [link removed] ]

Looking to enhance your data skills? Join us for a workshop!

Last month we launched *Geography Essentials for Beginners* [ [link removed] ]. This workshop is designed for data users who want to master the fundamentals of decennial census geographies and gain confidence in working with geographic concepts on data.census.gov.

*Explore Dates* [ [link removed] ]




We're excited to share recent updates to data.census.gov and the Microdata Access Tool (MDAT), designed to make accessing microdata faster and easier. Read on for the latest improvements.

What's New?

We've rolled out several enhancements to improve your experience using the Microdata Access Tool, including:


* *Enhanced landing page instructions*: The landing page now provides better guidance on how to access tables, including direct links to those you may have previously saved from the beta version of MDAT.

* *Improved continuous variable notification: *Messages alerting you about selecting a continuous variable are now positioned directly above your selection for enhanced visibility, ensuring easier grouping of variables in the cart.

* *Confirmation for deleting variables*: When you click "Delete All Variables" in the cart, a pop-up window will confirm your action, helping to avoid accidental deletions.

* *Clear messaging for deselecting variables: *Clearer messaging is now displayed when deselecting all variable values, ensuring a smooth and informative process.

* *Streamlined Geography "Group" tab: *The Geography "Group" tab now includes intuitive steps and automatic label updates. Trash can icons allow you to delete entries with fewer clicks.

* *Mobile view enhancements: *These updates allow you to make edits to your variables in the cart on mobile devices. They also remove previous instances of overlapping text.

Additional Updates

* *Updated URL standards for filter selections*: Filter selections using codes now follow new URL standards, while ensuring previously saved links automatically redirect to the updated format. Industry profiles and other linked URLs are now in line with these standards.

* *Improved address search display*: After searching by address, the list of geographies is now ordered by summary level codes for better clarity and organization. Additional address search improvements enhance usability.

Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes upgrades that will continue to improve speed and performance.

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Featured Question

What is Microdata Access?

Microdata Access [ [link removed] ] allows you to create custom tables that are not available in pre-made tables on data.census.gov.

It is powered by public use microdata. We take responses received from our surveys and apply confidentiality protections. We then make the raw data available for you to conduct your own statistical analysis. Working with microdata requires you to select variables, create categories, format a table, and apply weights.

Microdata Access [ [link removed] ] allows you to create these custom tables on our site without having to use your own statistical software or special programming. Instructions for using the site are available on the Microdata Access Resources page [ [link removed] ].

Before diving into microdata, here are a few tips:


* *Use pre-made tables on data.census.gov whenever possible: *The data will be more accurate in a pre-made table compared to a custom table. The process to find a pre-made table is also easier than creating a custom Microdata Access [ [link removed] ] table.
* *Geographic coverage in microdata is limited:* You can access data for the nation, region, division, and state. A few surveys provide data for public use microdata areas (PUMAs) and counties.

Check out our short video: What is Microdata and Why Should I Use It? [ [link removed] ]

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Upcoming Workshops

*May 8: Basics of Finding Data Using data.census.gov [ [link removed] ]*

*May 9: Advanced Usage of data.census.gov [ [link removed] ]*

*May 12: Basics of Using the Microdata Access Tool in data.census.gov [ [link removed] ]*

*May 15: Basics of Using the Census API [ [link removed] ]*

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Featured Video Tutorial

Getting Started with Your Search on data.census.gov [ [link removed] ]

*Getting Started with Your Search on data.census.gov [ [link removed] ]*

This is the perfect starting point for newcomers to data.census.gov!

Learn about the different ways to search for data on the platform; from basics, like using the single search, to applying filters in the advanced search, this video is full of tips and tricks to help you get started.

*More Videos* [ [link removed] ]


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Upcoming Webinar

*Finding Hidden Insights in American Indian and Alaska Native Data on data.census.gov [ [link removed] ]*

*Date:* May 14, 2:00 p.m. ET

Dive into the nuances of accessing American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) demographic data and geographies on data.census.gov. 

Gain practical skills to enhance your ability to find, access, and utilize AIAN population data with confidence.

*Details* [ [link removed] ]


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Recent Releases

*April 3*

*2022 Economic Census: Manufacturing: Method of Inventory Valuation for the U.S. [ [link removed] ]*

*April 8*

*Incremental Developmental Code Release [ [link removed] ]*

*April 10*

*2022 Annual Survey of Manufactures Benchmark [ [link removed] ]*

*March 2025 Current Population Survey Basic Monthly [ [link removed] ]*

*August 2024 Current Population Survey Veterans Supplement [ [link removed] ]*

*April 24*

*2022 Economic Census: Industry Bridge Statistics on 2022 NAICS Basis for the U.S. [ [link removed] ]*

*2022 Economic Census: Industry Bridge Statistics on 2017 NAICS Basis for the U.S. [ [link removed] ]*

*January 2023 Current Population Survey Tobacco Use Supplement [ [link removed] ]*

*June 2024 Current Population Survey Fertility Supplement [ [link removed] ]*

*More Releases* [ [link removed] ]


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?? Want to know what's coming next in 2025?

Find release timelines and upcoming datasets on our *Upcoming Releases [ [link removed] ]* page.

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Questions or comments? Email us <[email protected]>!

For more guidance on data availability and using data.census.gov, the Census API, and Microdata Access, visit our Resources page [ [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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