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Data.census.gov Newsletter – February 2026

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What's New?

Discover the redesigned data.census.gov landing page, featuring more intuitive navigation and easier access to helpful content.


* Our refreshed landing page has been updated based on years of feedback from data users. For a walkthrough of these improvements, check out our new video tutorial [ [link removed] ]. Updates include:
* New ‘Search by Address’ button, providing an intuitive way to open the address search functionality.
* Re-titled ‘Explore Filters’ button. Previously called ‘Advanced Search,’ this new label provides a more accurate description.
* Reorganization of navigation links: The tabs for ‘Profiles,’ ‘Tables,’ ‘Maps,’ and ‘Charts’ have moved from the top right corner of the landing page to the top left side of the page. We also added a new ‘Microdata’ button that takes you directly to the Microdata Access Tool (MDAT).
* New links to resources designed to help with your data search:
* *Getting Started:* Link to our most popular resource to learn how to begin a search on data.census.gov.
* *Releases*: Links to our latest data releases, upcoming data releases, and site updates.
* *Help*: Links to the data.census.gov Resources page, video tutorials, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and our email address, [email protected]


* New navigation to census.gov and the data.census.gov landing page:
* Click the Census Bureau logo in the upper left to navigate to the main census.gov webpage. This update provides consistency and alignment with the user experience on census.gov.
* Click the new data.census.gov button to clear your search and return to the data.census.gov landing page.

* Key links and headers persist beyond the landing page as you navigate through the site.
* New images and links for video tutorials toward the bottom of the landing page.

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data.census.gov Usability Testing

Since the inception of data.census.gov, we have requested your feedback to guide us in building and improving the site. One of the ways we have done this is through quarterly usability testing. We have a series of tasks that participants use as a guide to walk through the site to help determine what works and what still needs to be addressed.

We know that our users come from a variety of backgrounds, and we want to learn as much as we can on how you interact with our site, so we rely on both novice and expert users to complete this testing.

If you, or someone you know, would be interested in participating in our usability testing, please complete this eligibility survey [ [link removed] ].

Thank you for your interest in participating!

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Featured Videos

Navigating the Refreshed Home Page on data.census.gov [ [link removed] ]

*Navigating the Refreshed Home Page on data.census.gov [ [link removed] ]*

Discover the latest updates to data.census.gov, the Census Bureau’s primary data search platform.

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

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

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

Exploring the Microdata Access Tool (MDAT) on data.census.gov [ [link removed] ]

*Exploring the Microdata Access Tool (MDAT) on data.census.gov [ [link removed] ]*

Learn how to navigate the newly refreshed Microdata Access Tool.

*More Videos* [ [link removed] ]


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Upcoming Webinar

*?? *Getting Started with the Census API [ [link removed] ]

Join us February 19 to learn about the Census Bureau's Application Programming Interface, or API, and how to use it in practice.

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February Workshops

Join us for a free virtual workshop to sharpen your data skills!

Finding Economic Data on data.census.gov and the API [ [link removed] ]

Basics of Using the Census Application Programming Interface (API) [ [link removed] ]

Data.census.gov Geography Essentials for Beginners [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ]

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

Finding American Community Survey Data [ [link removed] ]

*Register* [ [link removed] ]


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Latest Releases

Incremental Developmental Code Release [ [link removed] ]

2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Comparison Profile [ [link removed] ]

*More Releases* [ [link removed] ]


Want to know what's coming up?

Find out what datasets are coming to data.census.gov, the Census API, and the Microdata Access in our list of upcoming releases [ [link removed] ]. 

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??️ Get in Touch

Have questions or comments? Send us an email <[email protected]>. 

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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: 
[email protected]
* Request a training for your local area: [email protected] <[email protected]>
* Ask your questions: [email protected]

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Your suggestions help determine future improvements we implement to make data.census.gov [ [link removed] ] work better for you!

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