American FactFinder

December 2010

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merican FactFinder provides easy access 

to accurate, relevant, and timely information 

that supports learning, enhances decisionmaking, empowers individuals, and strengthens 

communities.

Whether you are a student, educator, researcher, 

business owner, community organizer, government 

representative, or an individual looking for information, American FactFinder is the data resource tool 

for you. 

Quickly Access Data From:

Decennial Census

Taken every 10 years, the census provides 

demographic data by housing occupancy, 

relationship, age, race, sex, and Hispanic origin.

American Community Survey

Annual social, economic, housing, and demographic 

data allow you to track trends and changes in your 

community.

Population Estimates

Annual estimated population totals for cities and 

towns, metropolitan areas, counties, and states.

Economic Census 

Taken every 5 years, provides a detailed portrait of 

the nation’s economy including retail trade, health 

services, construction, characteristics of business 

owners, and more.

Annual Economic Surveys

Detailed economic data including number of 

employers, establishments, and sales receipts.

Find answers to frequently asked questions 

24 hours a day, 7 days a week by clicking on the 

FAQs link at the top of any American FactFinder 

page.

Call the Census Bureau’s Customer Services 

Center at 1-800-923-8282.

Call or visit the Partnership and Data Services

staff in one of 12 Census Bureau Regional Offices 

for local data and assistance, workshops, and 

presentations:

Atlanta .  .  .  .  . 

Boston .  .  .  .  . 

Charlotte .  .  .  .  . 

Chicago .  .  .  .  . 

Dallas . . . . . . . . . 1-800-835-9752

Denver .  .  .  .  . 

Detroit .  .  .  .  . 

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Los Angeles .  .  .  .  . 

New York .  .  .  .  . 

Philadelphia .  .  .  .  . 

Seattle  .  .  .  .  .

Go to <www.census.gov/regions/> 

for a complete listing of the states or 

counties covered by each Regional Office. 

Discover:

•Multiple search capabilities

•Enhanced tools

•Three easy steps for accessing data

The U.S. Census Bureau measures 

America’s people, places, and the 

economy. American FactFinder is 

the Census Bureau’s primary online 

tool for accessing a wide variety of 

population, economic, geographic, 

and housing information about the 

United States.

For More Information:

U.S. Department of Commerce

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
American FactFinder—Your Online Resource to Census Bureau Data

4. Easily Access 

Reference Maps

View maps and 

geographic boundaries 

or select geographic 

areas to add to your 

search.

5. Address Search

Find data for the 

communities where 

you live and work.

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6. Enhanced Table 

and Mapping Tools

Create tables and 

maps to display data 

in a variety of ways. 

3. Advanced 

Search Options

Search by Geographies, 

Population Groups, or 

Industry Codes for more 

specific information.

2. Topic Search

Search for information by 

topic(s) of interest with 

this easy-to-use feature.

1. “Quick Start”

Search With a

Term or Keyword

Find data by typing in 

what you are looking for.

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