Census Geographies Hierarchy
Guidance & Handbooks
- The Evolution of the American CensusThis data project visually explores changes in questions asked in each American Census. If you're looking to track data over time, explore how the Census evolved first.
- When to use Estimates from the American Community SurveyThis Census Bureau resource helps researchers understand when to use 1-Year, 3-Year, or 5-Year estimates from American Community Survey data.
- American Community Survey Handbook for Data UsersThese Census Bureau Handbooks are tailored to fit different user groups and describe how to best utilize American Community Survey Data.
- Introduction to Census 2000 Data ProductsThis brochure provides a brief introduction to the information available from Census 2000, Census 2000 geography, maps, and data
products. - Census PublicationsThis webpage provides access to PDFs of Decennial Census reports and publications, including technical documentation, published prior to June 23, 2014.
- Census.gov LibraryThis website provides access to Census Bureau publications, including reports, briefs, and documentation, published after June 23, 2014. Most publications are PDFs.
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