Library Resources
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US Census Explorer
Like maps? Explore census data by geography and census measures using the map tool. Zoom in to the most granular level to find data on the tract level.
US Census American FactFinder
Search Census tracts and explore socioeconomic and demographic data by geography using the Advanced Search Tool.
Using this tool you will view census data in tables.
Class + Race
Language: Using the Census Measures
To find information about:
- racial-ethnic makeup select SELECTED CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TOTAL AND NATIVE POPULATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES
- family structure select HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES
- household income select MEAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
- school usage select SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
- Census Academy"The census academy offers free courses to teach you how to use Census data" and utilize the tools.
- Census GlossaryProvides definitions for key terms.
- How to Explore Data by Census Tract using American FactFinderThis help doc includes screenshots to help you navigate this tool.
