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American FactFinder
factfinder.census.gov

The U.S. Census Bureau is the most trusted and definitive source of statistics about the American people and the nation's economy. American FactFinder® is the Census Bureau's online, self-service tool designed to deliver a wide variety of population, economic, geographic, and housing information about the United States to individuals, educators, businesses, governments, and organizations. American FactFinder® provides easy access to accurate, relevant, and timely information that supports learning, enhances decision-making, empowers individuals, and strengthens communities.

Visit our Web site at fact findercensus.gov to create tables and maps like these:

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Quick Tables and Reports

Quickly retrieve information on population, housing, income, and industry that help:

Individuals

• Learn about communities where they would like to live, work, or retire
• Find national, state, and local population counts and income distribution

Business executives

• Choose the best location for a business
• Estimate their company's market share and determine growth rates of industries

Government officials

• Plan for new schools, hospitals, and road improvements
• Direct essential services where they are needed

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Thematic Maps

♦ Easily see geographical patterns in statistical data on a map to:

• Compare the distribution of income, housing, and population within a geography and between geographies
• Pinpoint locations for setting up a new service or business based on population, age, gender, and income data
• Download data to incorporate into desktop applications

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Reference Maps

♦ At a glance, determine boundaries and details of census geographies to:

• Plan new projects such as parks, schools, and businesses
• Determine the racial, demographic, and economic make-up of the community in order to establish and track economic assistance programs
• Evaluate loan applications using housing values and census tract data

Quick Guide
American FactFinder®
factfinder.census.gov

For Fast Access to Information

Fact Sheet — A single-page overview with links - to demographic profiles, thematic maps and more.

People, Housing, Business and Government — Easy-to-use links to popular tables and maps grouped by topic.

About the Data — Learn more about the data contained in American FactFinder®.

Data Sets — Access the detailed results from the Decennial and Economic Censuses, the American Community Survey, and the Population Estimates Program.

Maps and Geography — Access the Reference and Thematic mapping tools in American FactFinder® and more.

Browser Note (Settings for Optimal Usage) —

• Monitor resolution 800x600 or higher.
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0, Netscape 7.1, or equivalent.
• Browser set to accept cookies.
• JavaScript enabled.

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Get Detai1ed Data

Decennial Census — Provides detailed data about income, education, commuting, home values, poverty and much more.

American Community Survey — Provides annual data allowing you to track trends and changes in your community.

Economic Censuses and Surveys — Provide a detailed portrait of the nation's economy, including manufacturing, retail trade, health services and more.

Population Estimates — Provide annual estimated population totals for cities and towns, metropolitan areas, counties, and states.

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Table and Map Formats — American FactFinder® displays results in the form of tables and maps. Available formats depend on the data set chosen. For a quick overview on using and understanding these formats, click the "Explain Table and Map Formats" link.

Around the Clock Information Contacts

• Find answers to frequently asked questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by:

• clicking the FAQs link at the top of the page.
• visiting our Questions and Answers page via the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page.

• Call the Census Bureau's Customer Services Center at 301-763-INFO (4636) during normal business hours, Eastern Time.

• Call or visit your Census Bureau Regional Office for local data and assistance, workshops, and presentations. Go to <www.census.gov/field/www> for a complete listing of Regional Offices with contact information.

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