U.S. Census Bureau Surveys and Data Exploration Tools

Census Data and Tools

American Community Survey (ACS): An ongoing survey providing detailed data on population, housing, and economic characteristics every year
Current Population Survey (CPS): A monthly survey of households conducted byt he Census Bureau for the Bureau of Labor Statistics, providing data on employment, unemployment, .and labor force charactteristics.
American Housing Survey (AHS): A survey sponsored by HUD that provides data on the nation's housing stock.
Household Pulse Survey (HPS): A 20-minute online survey that measures the impact of emergent social and economic issues on households across the country.
Annual Business Survey (ABD): An economic survey providing detailed data on the size, characteristics, and performance of businesses.
American Time Use Survey (ATUS): A survey that collects data on how people spend their time.

Annual Capital Expenditures Survey (ACES): This survey collects information on expenditures for new and used structures and equipment. This survey provides insights into business investment decisions and helps track economic trends.
Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES):This survey is the annual measure of American business and the economy. It is conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, and response is required by law.
Annual Retail Trade Survey (ARTS): This is a mandatory survey that provides estimates of key economic data for the retail trade sector. It specifically focuses on employer firms (those with paid employees) in the United States that are classified in the retail trade sector, as defined by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

Quickfacts: A data access tool that provides easy access to a variety of statistics about people, businesses, and geography.
Data.census.gov: A website that provides access to a wide range of Census Bureau data, including the ACS, CPS, and other surveys.
Census Survey Explorer: A tool that allows users to explore and discover which surveys meet their specific criteria.
Census Engagement Navigator: An interactive tool that allows users to visualize census return rates across different areas of the country.
Census Geocoder: A tool that provides interactive and programmatic access for matching addresses to geographic locations.
Census Research Exploration and Analysis Tool (CREAT): A tool to analyze, categorize, and sort the economic research from the Center for Economic Studies (CES).
Community Resilience Estimates (CRE): A tool that tracks social vulnerability to disasters at the neighborhood level.
Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS): Allows users to create custom estimates and tables using individual-level data from the ACS, without personal identifying information.