ACCESSING CENSUS DATA

One of the biggest challenges for students, policymakers, and the general public is knowing where and how to access census data.  The U.S. Census Bureau's primary data engine, American FactFinder, provides users access to all census data products.  For novice users looking for an overview of the FactFinder site, this tutorial is quite helpful.  Access to FactFinder is available here:

Census Reporter is another useful website for quickly accessing census data.  Like FactFinder, users can access data for their state, county, and town.  Access Census Reporter here: